Emerging energy technologies are transforming the electric grid by adding flexibility, reliability and expanded power generation, but can also increase ...

Overview Energy plans to develop satellites collecting solar power in geosynchronous orbit and beaming it to Earth using near-infrared wide-beam lasers. Credit: Overview Energy WASHINGTON — A space ...

Beyond finding the location of a fault, machine learning can also help identify if ageing, weather, or something else caused the failure of a PV system. Image: Chris Gellentien. As solar deployment ...

Investment in solar technologies reached a record $554 billion in 2024, according to IRENA’s Global Landscape of Energy Transition Finance 2025. The figure, which falls in line with IRENA’s ...

What if the future of solar energy didn’t rely on silicon or even the much-hyped perovskite? What if there was a more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective alternative waiting in the wings?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...