We know that the sun has entered its peak phase of activity, called solar maximum. But are we still in it, or is solar maximum already behind us? Let's see what the data has to say. Although we ...

Apr. 11, 2025 — The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies (LCTs) like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net ...

Solar Wave Squeezed Jupiter's Magnetic Shield to Unleash Heat Apr. 3, 2025 — A solar wind event from 2017 that hit Jupiter and compressed its magnetosphere created a hot region spanning half ...

As the end of an incredible month for astronomy approaches, we can look forward to a partial solar eclipse visible from the UK. An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon moves directly between ...

Sunlux stands out for its competitive pricing, good customer service and quality solar panels. Its 24/7 monitoring app lets you easily track your system’s performance, and tech support is on ...

Zoe Hansen / Investopedia Homeowners who install solar power systems can receive many benefits: reduced electric bills, lower carbon footprints, and potentially higher home values. However ...

Buying solar panels is a long-term investment that should help cut your electricity bills and carbon footprint. But will they pay for themselves and earn you money? Solar panels are often marketed as ...

Solar cells are devices for converting sunlight into electricity. Their primary element is often a semiconductor which absorbs light to produce carriers of electrical charge. An applied electric ...

Most solar companies set the price according to the solar system's wattage. A solar installation's “cost per watt” is a little like the “price per square foot” when you buy a house.

Solar panels are generally quite reliable. Many owners don't experience technical faults in over a decade of ownership. Nearly seven in 10 owners had had no problems with their solar panels in our ...

Wood Mackenzie says Europe’s power purchase agreement (PPA) market was dominated by solar and wind deals in 2024, with an increase in battery-linked contracts as buyers looked to hedge against ...