Rooftop solar PV has been central to the global energy transition since its origins, starting with Charles Fritts’ rooftop Selenium cell in New York in 1883. The modern era began in the 1940s, when ...

Generating electricity with a photovoltaic system depends on many factors, but primarily on weather conditions and the position of the sun. In Germany, particularly large amounts of electricity are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Carbon dioxide removal is most likely needed for rebalancing the climate to comply with the 1.5 C target set in the Paris Agreement, as data suggest this level has already been breached on an annual ...

The Oregon Dept. of Energy has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant ...

High-voltage DC distribution enables solar and storage to bypass AC conversion stages for massive gains in data center ...

A pile-based offshore solar power station, at 1.3GW the largest of its kind under construction. Image: JinkoSolar. PV technology providers are developing new hardware solutions specifically for ...

SunPower’s intended acquisition of Cobalt Power Systems continues its run of recent company acquisitions. Image: SunPower. US solar firm SunPower has signed a letter of intent to acquire ...

The cost of installing a solar energy system in Nigeria can vary greatly based on factors such as system size, battery type, inverter quality, and installation complexity. Small Systems (1KW-3kW): ...

Eskom’s solar PV rules will backfire, says OUTA By Nicola Mawson, Contributing journalistJohannesburg, 03 Feb 2026Eskom is requiring homes with solar power below a certain capacity to register them.