Installing plug-in solar at home? Watch for these 6 expert-backed safety concerns ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Solar power is one of the most popular sources of renewable energy, due to both its cost-effectiveness and the fact that solar panels emit zero greenhouse gases. But ...

A pilot project in California is covering irrigation canals with solar panels, and early estimates suggest it could save ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) To the ...

Structural risks from solar panel installations primarily involve weight distribution problems and roof integrity issues ...

After plowing $80 billion into renewables, the country has too much electricity on sunny days.

Everyone loves rooftop solar. But there’s a problem. Solar power has grown dramatically in the United States, thanks in part to the millions of solar panels installed on the roofs of people's homes.

Industry analysts say faster construction timelines, along with lower energy costs, are fueling consistent growth in a sector increasingly constrained by regulators. Solar energy continues to drive ...

Over the past two decades, California has become a juggernaut of solar energy production. But that doesn’t mean its residents are reaping huge benefits.A new analysis by Los Angeles Times staff writer ...

Flexible perovskite solar cells get a greener future as Japanese scientists recover 99.7% of their toxic lead.

U.S. rooftop solar has struggled in recent years as demand dropped, with consumers shying away from high installation costs and lengthy permitting processes. More than 100 American solar companies ...

To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy to power half a million homes — not because we don’t need it, but because our system is designed to waste it. While ...