Discover the fascinating journey of solar energy in this in-depth video. We trace the history from ancient uses of sunlight to the invention of the photovoltaic cell by Alexander Stoletov and the ...

Global solar capacity has tripled in 5 years. New island projects and U.S. manufacturing exports show how solar is becoming resilient, scalable infrastructure worldwide.

In April 2025, China installed more solar electricity in a single month than Australia has ever done. Australia leads the world in solar energy, so this is not about the country lagging behind.

EU solar generation increased by over 20% for the fourth year running in 2025, with its share in the energy mix surpassing coal and hydro. For the first time in history, solar and wind generated more ...

Solar energy now provides 7% of global electricity, doubling in two years and outpacing coal generation for the first time. Plummeting costs, down 90% since 2010, have made solar economically dominant ...

Tree rings hold clues about ancient solar storms. New research shows tree growth and carbon storage can shift those signals across years.

Despite tax incentive cuts for solar, these companies' technical expertise, customer relationships, and established roles in the clean energy ecosystem will allow them to easily pivot their business.

Solar power is expanding rapidly across Africa, with some countries now generating a significant share of electricity from ...

From a small California winery to a large-scale energy project in China, floating photovoltaics — or “floatovoltaics”— are gaining in popularity. Commonly installed over artificial water bodies, from ...

Wind energy infrastructure doesn’t produce power if the air isn’t moving, and solar doesn’t generate power if the sun’s not out. But that doesn’t mean that either source of energy is "worthless" ...

August 26 - U.S. President Donald Trump has used his second term in the White House to stymie development of wind and solar energy facilities that were a cornerstone of former President Joe Biden's ...

Illinois saw unprecedented solar growth in 2024, adding 2.5 gigawatts of capacity to nearly double its total generation potential from the year before. But this year, the state faces some big speed ...