Solar energy has shifted from rooftops to backpacks, finding a place in homes, cabins, RVs, and even weekend campsites. But when it comes to choosing solar panels, people face a common dilemma: should ...

Traditional solar panels are rigid, so they can’t be installed on surfaces that aren’t flat. Flexible solar panels are able to flex around objects, like curved roof structures. Even so, they’re not ...

Often no thicker than a piece of paper, thin-film solar panels are among the least visible advancements in renewable energy technology today. Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and ...

Traditional solar panels usually use rigid silicon wafers anywhere from 120 to 200 micrometers thick. Researchers develop ...

Flexible solar panels are quickly gaining popularity among homeowners and vanlifers looking for a lightweight, portable way to harness renewable energy. Unlike traditional roof-mounted systems, these ...

Japan has achieved it yet again through the company Kyosemi's Sphelar® that has questioned why solar panels have to be flat ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you see a solar-powered RV or a van, you're bound to notice panels installed on the roof or even lying down on the ground pointed at the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar systems can be a great way to harness the sun's energy to create electricity that you're able to use when sailing on your boat, whether ...

Eco Marine Power is preparing to put its rigid solar energy sails through their paces next year. Unlike some other proposals for reviving the use of sails in commercial shipping, the EnergySail from ...

Flexible solar panels can be a low-cost way to help power your campervan or garden office (Getty/iStock) Flexible solar panels are quickly gaining popularity among homeowners and vanlifers looking for ...