When most people think of Amish communities, they picture old-fashioned environments free of modern technology. For the most part, that's true, but there are a few surprising exceptions. Many Amish ...

A longstanding Coachella Valley solar power company, Renova Energy, is closing. It will be reborn under a new name with a new ...

Popular in Germany, “plug-in solar” has remained in the shadows in the US because it’s largely unregulated. Legislation recently introduced in many states aims to promote adoption.

A funny thing happened on the way to President Donald Trump’s mission to obliterate renewable energy. Solar and wind energy ...

North Jersey residents who want to lower their electricity bills by investing in solar power — without putting panels on their homes —– now have a chance thanks to a new state program. The savings are ...

Solar panels let homeowners cut energy bills while generating clean power for their homes. They fit seamlessly with modern home design, so going green doesn't mean sacrificing style or comfort. Data ...

It produces only a little power, but its innovative approach could support hardware that operates during lengthy periods of total darkness, such as deep-space satellites.

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Solar power's clean image hides a big crisis: up to 250 million tonnes of solar panel waste may overwhelm the planet if design does not change quickly.