Solar Energy

There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). On this page you''ll find resources to learn what

2024 Aug 21

NY-Sun Solar Program

Ready to go solar? Learn about incentives, financing, and tips for installing solar at residential and commercial properties.

2023 Dec 07

The biggest solar-plus-storage project in the

As solar makes up a bigger and bigger share of grid power, battery storage is needed to soak up surplus daytime energy and make it

2025 Oct 01

Power ministry announces additional ₹5,400 cr VGF for 30 GWh

But renewable energy is highly intermittent and needs energy storage solutions to ensure round the clock power supply and grid stability. Hence, BESS is essential especially to

2023 Jul 19

Solar power in the United States

Solar panels on a rooftop in New York City Community solar farm in the town of Wheatland, Wisconsin [1] Solar power includes solar farms as well as local distributed generation, mostly

2025 Mar 19

Solar energy | Definition, Uses, Examples, Advantages, & Facts

Solar energy is radiation from the Sun that is capable of producing heat, causing chemical reactions, or generating electricity. The total amount of solar energy incident on

2024 Apr 17

A Homeowner''s Guide to Going Solar

Solar power can be an attractive prospect for homeowners and shoppers. Home solar technology offers electricity bill savings, more energy independence, and resilience in the

2024 Oct 01

Design home solar online using prices of solar providers near you

Uses local climate data, your roof measurements, current local electric rates and current solar system cost to generate an accurate solar cost and savings estimate, customized for your home.

2024 Jul 11

Energy storage: Applications and challenges

Through such applications, it is also considered that energy storage can be multi-beneficial to both utilities and their customers in terms of (i) improved efficiency of operation of

2024 Aug 01

Storage solutions for renewable energy: A review

This review investigates the integration of renewable energy systems with diverse energy storage technologies to enhance reliability and sustainabilit

2024 Oct 14

Project Sunroof

Project Sunroof is a solar calculator from Google that helps you map your roof''s solar savings potential. Learn more, get an estimate and connect with providers.

2024 Mar 08

Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy

For clean energy to continue growing at pace, much greater investment in new energy systems, especially in electricity grids and energy storage, are necessary.

2025 Sep 04

5 Major Challenges In Solar Energy Development

The road to full solar power is anything but smooth, from technological challenges to economic barriers that stand in the way. Issues such as

2024 Jun 15

Energy Storage Symposium highlights research to improve,

With diverse energy storage methods, chemistries, and form factors, energy storage holds significant potential for reliable, safe, and resilient electricity to help meet

2026 Feb 20

US now has world''s largest solar and battery

The Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage project is the largest of its kind in the US and the world. It surpasses the previous record holder for

2023 Dec 11

Solar explained

People have used the sun''s rays (solar radiation) for thousands of years for warmth and to dry meat, fruit, and grains. Over time, people developed technologies to collect solar energy for

2025 Sep 27