Solar Orbiter sends back first live observations from the Sun's south pole
The Sun's south pole is a messy place, as far as magnetism is concerned
Beaming solar power from space is closer to reality after breakthrough Japanese test
Microwave transmission from satellites could deliver round-the-clock solar power
Sun's unpredictable outbursts are forcing satellites back to Earth sooner
Space debris on Earth is no longer a hypothetical, it's happening now
UK could require solar panels on most new homes by 2027
Forward-looking: Recent studies indicate that the widespread adoption of solar panels worldwide could significantly reduce carbon emissions and slow climate change. The United Kingdom plans to take a major step toward that goal with upcoming legislation that mandates panels on the roofs of almost all new homes.
Moon's surface can make water thanks to solar wind, NASA experiment confirms
Decades-old theory about lunar water finally proven
Rooftop solar panels could help mitigate climate change with widespread adoption
Solar panels installed on a global scale could reduce or slow climate change
Smart fabric generates heat from sunlight to keep you warm in freezing temperatures
The fabric changes color as it heats up
Oregon approved to build one of the biggest solar plants in the US
The solar farm will have a whopping 2.4 gigawatt capacity
Solar Orbiter captures highest-resolution views of Sun's surface
More details are expected during the Solar Orbiter's closest approach to the Sun
MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily
This could be a game-changer for inland communities where resources are scarce
Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge
Breakthrough in solar cell modularization paves way for commercial applications
This quirky solar hat could be the next big thing in portable charging
Stay topped up and shaded at the same time
NASA's "next-gen" solar sail spacecraft is ready to launch for practical testing
The satellite will hitch a ride with Rocket Lab's Electron rocket later this month
Solar-powered SUV drives 620 miles through Morocco's off-road terrain without recharging
The Stella Terra charges while driving and can go almost anywhere
The United Nations want to study solar geoengineering to fight climate change
The big picture: Efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions aren't working, and the world is on track to exceed the 1.5° C limit set with the Paris Agreements goal. As such, emergency "temporary" measures like Solar Radiation Modification should be considered to buy humanity more time to avoid the worst.
Watergen's new solar-powered 'GENNY' creates clean, drinkable water from the air
Up to 3.5 gallons per day
Walmart is suing Tesla over solar panel fires at seven of its retail stores
Bad news for Tesla's ailing solar panel business
Toyota is playing with a solar roof for its next electric cars
The roof will add up to 56km of range a day
California has become the first state to require solar panels on all new homes
But will it make building new homes harder to afford?
Tesla solar roof installations are now coming online
An expensive product but it looks great
United States and China help boost worldwide solar production by 50% over last year
There are 305 gigawatts of solar generation capacity in the world, up from 50 gigawatts in 2010
Amazon is going green, installing rooftop solar on distribution warehouses
Amazon plans 41MW of solar installations by the end of 2017
After a year of use, Tesla Powerwall systems are performing well with 90% utility savings
Return on investment drops to under 10 years, some as low as 8
