As rooftop solar panels become increasingly popular, concerns about glare from those panels are coming up more often. Most days, the sun shines as usual. But every now and then, [...]

Solar panels can emit their own light, under the right conditions. And this light emitting ability of solar panels has one very good use. Figure 1: Solar panel. [1] How [...]

The solar energy industry is continuing to grow and expand in its capacity and global reach. By the end of 2023, an estimated 0.025% of the world’s land area was [...]

In the previous article in this series, the glint and glare guidance in New South Wales was discussed. This article will explore existing glint and glare policies and practices in [...]

Most coal-fired power stations in New South Wales (NSW) are scheduled to close in the next decade [1]. Solar farms are needed to help meet the legislated emissions reduction targets [...]

As the UK accelerates its move towards net-zero, ensuring reasonable localised access to renewable energy is critical. Community solar projects are playing a key role in addressing this challenge by [...]

Industrial areas are often cited as prime locations for solar panels, such as the rooftops of warehouses. A Swiss company is experimenting with solar in a new, and perhaps unexpected, [...]

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the idea of downsizing to a solar-powered tiny home is growing in popularity. These compact, energy-efficient dwellings offer an appealing alternative to traditional [...]

The South China Morning Post reported on 9th January 2025 that China is planning to build a solar farm in space. Long Lehao, a Chinese aerospace engineer and member of [...]

We recently published an overview of the types of farming that come under the term agrivoltaics. The current article will delve deeper into the notion of solar grazing and how [...]