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Permanent solar installations are ideal for homeowners or businesses looking to save money on energy. But portable solar panels can come in handy if you want to generate electricity on the go for a ...

What’s the size of a deck of playing cards and can pump out enough power to charge your cellphone? These awesome little home-made magnetic solar panels! [Christian Pedersen] has just published a guide ...

Ask around to homeowners who have looked into capturing solar energy on their roof, and they will likely tell you there are several problems with the standard solar panel. The cost to install can be ...

It could bring increased options for homeowners. Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize solar panels: 'High efficiency' first appeared on The Cool Down.

[Becky Stern] likes to harness the power of the Sun. Most of us will immediately think of solar cells and other exotic solar energy techniques. But [Becky] shows how to make a hot air balloon using ...

Walmart is selling a set of 'bright' $50 solar lights for only $25, and shoppers say they are easy to install originally appeared on TheStreet. Whether you are coming home late at night or walking ...

Currently, silicon is the dominant technology for photovoltaic solar power. There are a handful of competing thin-film technologies, which are easier to manufacture but rely on more expensive raw ...