Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power temperature sensors using graphene-based solar cells. The test is the first ...

Solar-powered gadgets have moved beyond novelty status and into everyday practicality by 2026. Improvements in panel efficiency, battery management, and compact design now allow these devices to work ...

Dryad Networks is making solar-powered sensors that can recognize wildfires early. The setup uses machine learning and alerts first responders. Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video Producer for ...

Solar energy plays a big role in the fight against climate change. As the world turns to solar power, concerns about the environmental impact of traditional solar panels continue to grow. Today’s most ...

This new hybrid solar panel captures energy from sunlight and falling raindrops, helping it produce power even during storms.

Professor Shanhui Fan and a team at Stanford University have built what they call “moonlight panels,” devices that generate electricity after the sun goes down by exploiting the temperature difference ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. A good solar monitoring system doesn’t just track your solar panel’s output — it also helps you use less energy. We looked for solar monitoring systems ...