A year ago, fire trucks arrived on the scene of a blaze at a cheese and deli-meat distribution facility just outside of Philadelphia. But firefighters had to keep their distance because of worries ...

Solar power installations are leading a surge in renewable energy capacity, and solar additions are set to account for two-thirds of the increase in global renewable power capacity this year, the ...

In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of?

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Dan Carocci, president of Sunset Renewable Asset Management, stands amid the stacks of damaged solar panels he's stockpiled in Brooks, Alta. (Paula Duhatschek/CBC - image credit) In a sprawling ...

We explain the costs, the most effective solutions, and when it’s worth paying to bird-proof your solar panels ...

More than a million homes in the UK now have solar panels. They're a guaranteed way to use truly renewable electricity, but many people are not sure about whether to invest. Some are put off by ...

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging ...

Not every green technology works the same way in every place. Electric-car manufacturers have to take into account the impact of cold weather on battery performance before selling into northern ...

Rapid household solarisation across the country is often celebrated as a quiet revolution. But beneath this hopeful imagery ...

Imagine your local electric utility puts solar panels on your home, free of charge. Now imagine that same utility gives you an array of state-of-the-art energy-saving devices — from thermostats you ...