Often no thicker than a piece of paper, thin-film solar panels are among the least visible advancements in renewable energy technology today. Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and ...

Since 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been working on a way to print low-cost solar film to generate clean energy from sunlight. It's now one crucial step closer to manufacturing its lightweight, ...

Australia’s scientific research agency CSIRO has taken its pilot-scale production of flexible printed solar film to a new level following the official launch of the new Printed Photovoltaic Facility ...

Despite growing awareness around sustainability, energy-efficient solutions continue to be expensive and difficult to implement. Pavakah Energy seeks to close this gap by enabling smarter, more ...

A research group in Morocco has developed a novel solar panel cleaning system that uses transparent rolling film technology to remove dust and bird droppings efficiently. The system, which has already ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: I need help deciding whether to put solar film on my west-facing windows in the Seattle area, and, if so, whether the film should go on the inside or the outside. We have no air conditioning and ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...