Solar panels can help cut your energy bills – here’s how they generate power, what happens to the electricity you don’t use, ...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) is among the most widely deployed renewable energy technologies worldwide and is set for a rapid expansion over the coming decades. By the end of 2024, solar PV had contributed ...

While they may appear to be insignificant, raindrops’ impact on surfaces can create measurable electrical signals when specific conditions exist. Scientists from Spain have now demonstrated that the ...

Safe, efficient, and economical light-absorbing (photovoltaic) technology is key to developing the next generation of solar ...

Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin-film? Here’s how the main types of solar panel compare on efficiency, lifespan, and the roof space you’ll need.

Researchers at ICMS in Seville have developed a hybrid perovskite solar cell that generates electricity from both sunlight and raindrops, using the photovoltaic and triboelectric effects. A ...

Toyo Solar’s cell shipments in H1 2025 almost exceed those of the full-year 2024. Image: Toyo Solar. Japanese solar cell manufacturer Toyo Solar has sold 1.6GW of solar PV cells in the first half of ...

Toyo’s deal to supply TOPCon cells to Voltec marks its entry to the European market. Image: Toyo Solar. French module manufacturer Voltec Solar has signed a supply deal to use solar PV cells produced ...

A team from Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney reported being able to recover silicon, silver and tin from PV cell layers. The method recovered the majority of silver (Ag) (70 ...

Record silver and copper prices are impacting solar PV manufacturers. The industry is focusing on material optimisation and efficiency to manage costs.