Solar Energy News
Solar power continues its steep incline in the U.S.
The SEIA released its Solar Market Insight Report for Q2 2016, which had a number of positive reports regarding solar power in the U.S.
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Apple is generating too much solar power
Apple has apparently become so good at creating electricity with solar energy that is has an excess and plans to start selling it.
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San Francisco makes huge commitment to solar power
San Francisco is doubling down on its commitment to renewable energy, and especially to its commitment to solar energy and solar power.
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New solar cells can harvest heat in the dark
A new generation of solar cells that could generate electricity in the dark? This could be a major breakthrough in the realm of solar power.
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Indianapolis: A U.S. leader in solar power?
A recent report analyzed solar adoption in the U.S. and ranked cities based on their ability to generate solar power. Indianapolis ranked very well.
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New perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are more efficient
Researchers claim a 25.5 percent efficiency rate with their new perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, which bests the previous efficiency record.
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Researchers make progress with bio-solar energy
By connecting nine separate bio-solar cells in a grid-like fashion, researchers were able to create a new, more efficient bio-solar panel.
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New all-weather solar cell could change everything
Chinese scientists say that generating electric current from rain may be possible, thus eliminating those down periods for solar panels.
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Massachusetts has a new net metering law for solar customers
The legislation signed in Massachusetts this week effectively lifts a solar net metering cap that halted net metering in the state about a year ago.
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California cities are leading the way in solar power
Solar power had a big year in the United States in 2015. Here’s a look at how different cities compare when it comes to solar power generation.
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