When most people think of solar power, they imagine large solar farms in fields or panels arranged on rooftops. However, solar energy is emerging in far more unexpected and enjoyable [...]

Technology has been advancing for centuries, with old problems having new solutions. We live in a world where technology is almost always the solution, we just need to work out [...]

A new study, published in Global Change Biology, looks at how solar farms across the UK could aid in bumblebee conservation. Researchers determined that compared to locations with plain turf, [...]

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 [...]