Semitransparent solar cells with natural looking color and strong heat blocking offer a realistic way for windows to generate electricity and cut energy use in large buildings. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

The novel smart solar window combines photoelectric and electrochromic functions. It can produce electricity while also regulating the amount of solar radiation entering a building. A group of ...

Here's the best home energy technology we saw this year, from giant batteries to stained glass solar panels to machines that harvest water from thin air. While electricity keeps all your tech running, ...

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 ...

Scientists in India have conducted an extensive review of all direct expansion solar heat pump technology in an effort to broaden its residential adoption. Such system can psroduce hot water from 15 C ...