With the shift towards sustainable energy now a global imperative, terms once reserved for textbooks have infiltrated everyday discussions.  One such term is the "photovoltaic effect."  Photovoltaic is often shortened to PV — as in PV...

Silicon isn’t the only semiconductive material used to make solar cells. But it is the most commonly used by far. Over 90% of solar panels sold today rely on silicon wafer-based cells. Silicon is also used in...

Virtually everyone knows what a solar panel does. Far fewer people know how solar panels generate electricity. It’s not magic… But it’s pretty close. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are an essential component of all currently available solar panels and...

Thanks to rapidly improving technology and falling prices, consumer adoption of solar panels and photovoltaic (PV) systems has exploded in the last decade.  There’s never been a better time to switch to clean, renewable solar...

Are you a homeowner interested in learning more about the incredible benefits of solar energy? Solar energy is the way of the future, but many homeowners struggle with the eye sore of having large...

With the rising cost of electricity and the looming threat of climate change, switching to solar panels, also called photovoltaics, has never been more appealing—until now.  More solar panel grants are available to UK residents...

Smart meters will soon be found in every home and business in the UK. These make it easy for energy providers to get accurate data on your usage while also allowing you to monitor...

If you have or want to build a greenhouse and are considering heating it to grow food all year round, solar panels, also called photovoltaics or PVs, are the way to go. Solar energy...