Solar researchers in Australia have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting their solar system into electricity — the highest rate of efficiency ever recorded. The record was achieved in outdoor ...

Learn how solar panels generate electricity with this step-by-step guide explaining photovoltaic cells, energy conversion, ...

From kinetic and potential to chemical and sound, various forms of energy exist on our planet. Each has its own properties and fuel processes that make aspects of life possible, including driving a ...

Chinese researchers have built a solar redox flow battery (SRFB) that can harvest sunlight and store energy at the same time, while reaching a solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency of 4.2 percent ...

At Walking Mountains, we use solar energy to support the Eagle County emission reduction goals and guide the community on energy savings. But what exactly is solar and why are we using it? Solar ...

If you built a potato-powered clock as a child, you know plants can generate electricity. But scientists are now developing sophisticated methods to harness this power on a much larger scale. The ...