The notion of a transparent solar panel may seem counterintuitive — a device designed to both allow light to pass through it while simultaneously harvesting photons for power. In actuality, however, ...

HOUSES of the future will look very different to the ones previous generations grew up in – and hi-tech gadgets are to thank. Humanity is just a few breakthroughs away from transforming the key parts ...

In the past century, energy has been harnessed through various methods, from dams to wind, and through solar radiation. However, in a recent discovery, China has found a way to harness energy using ...

Picturing solar power brings to mind rigid and stationary panels bolted to a roof. For years, these technologies have been the foundation of renewable energy. However, the tide is ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sunlight is the most abundant energy source on earth, now harnessed by a vast array of silicon solar panels on ...