When the roof disappears under a thick blanket of snow, burying the solar panels beneath it, homeowners might wonder if they ...

Scientists have tested the performance of floating PV panels at a height of 800 mm and 250 mm above their floating structures. Their thermal and electrical performance was compared to that of a ...

The global solar boom has introduced a new urgency around asset durability, performance, and risk. As utility-scale solar farms become more common, so do the invisible defects that compromise ...

An international research group has proposed a low-cost testing methodology for solar water pumping systems that can reportedly improve water access in developing countries. The novel approach enables ...

Winter’s crisp days can bring weather conditions conducive to clean, solar energy production.  Clear, cold days are ideal for ...

Current approaches to silver recovery from end-of-life PV modules are dominated by acid leaching. While effective, the ...

Graphic comparing waste volumes from fossil fuels, plastics and municipal waste with projected PV module waste up to 2050. Image: NREL, from paper ‘Unfounded Concerns about Photovoltaic Module ...

The researchers found that the 50-50 recycled modules performed as well as the panels made with virgin glass. Image: Solarcycle US solar PV recycling firm, Solarcycle, has produced a pilot module ...