University of Rochester researchers have developed a way to make solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) 15 times more powerful, potentially closing the efficiency gap with conventional solar panels ...

It produces only a little power, but its innovative approach could support hardware that operates during lengthy periods of total darkness, such as deep-space satellites.

An international research team has presented all possible system designs and applications for photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) technology. Their review includes conventional PV-T collectors, air-based ...

Scientists in Morocco have conceived a photovoltaic-thermal panel that uses a channel-box heat exchanger consisting of 94 channels attached directly to the PV module. The simulated design reportedly ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. NEXTREME THERMAL SOLUTIONS announced that it has been awarded a United States patent for the design of an innovative ...

Solar panels absorb energy from sunlight and convert it into electricity. Different types of solar panels have varying levels of efficiency based on how they're made and the materials used. We’ll ...

Scientists have developed a way to generate tiny amounts of solar energy at night. It’s true potential could be in space.

Businesses, local governments and nonprofits can all benefit from commercial solar panel installations. However, the trick is knowing for sure before you invest your organization’s funds. We’ll cover ...