The Upfront Cost Remains Alarmingly High In 2025, the average cost of a solar installation was about $21,600 before any ...

Floating photovoltaics work much like traditional solar installations with the exception of their location: They sit atop bodies of water. The concept has been catching on over the years, particularly ...

A recent report details a waterless solar cleaning system design developed to address the challenge of dust accumulation on solar panels in arid regions; it is one of multiple waterless cleaning ...

A mega solar plan could remake the Central Valley.

Italian renewables giant Enel Green Power and Sicily-based robotic tech startup Reiwa have developed a robot that automatically cleans solar panels without using water or gas. Dust and dirt can be a ...

A novel idea to both conserve water and generate power surfaced on Capitol Hill earlier this month.

A Brazilian research group has developed a novel recycling method for solar panels that uses supercritical water technology. Supercritical water is water heated and pressurized beyond its normal ...

Cleaning your panels once or twice a year can keep them in top shape. Always turn off your panels before cleaning them. Know where your solar array's DC shut-off is, and know/learn the procedure for ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Solar panels on bodies of water in the northeastern U.S. might generate renewable energy but could also carry risks for birds ...