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

Major installations now exist worldwide, from large hydropower reservoirs in China and India to water treatment ponds in the ...

A mega solar plan could remake the Central Valley.

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

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...