Articles by Solar

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 [...]

A common concern raised when discussing new solar farms, is the loss of agricultural land where the farm will be located. But what if we could have our cake and [...]

Scientists at the solar research and development centre, Oxford PV, are entering a new era of solar innovation, researching the potential of perovskite to increase the efficiency of solar panels [...]

If a shadow was cast over half of a solar panel, then only half the amount of sunlight will be reaching the panel, and therefore the energy output of the [...]

Permaculture is a worldview and design system that aims to create sustainable human habitats through the integration of land, resources, people, and the environment by drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems [...]




