If you're planning to take pictures of the solar eclipse on Monday, NASA is here to remind you that aiming your cellphone ...

Proponents have long touted solar power as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. New research finds it could ...

Researchers discovered that liquid crystal pathways enhance organic solar cell efficiency by 20% and triple stability compared to random assemblies.

Many are familiar with so-called photovoltaic cells, or solar panels, found on things like spacecraft, rooftops, and handheld calculators. The cells are made of semiconductor materials like those ...

A solar cell is made of two types of semiconductors, called p-type and n-type silicon. The p-type silicon is produced by adding atoms—such as boron or gallium—that have one less electron in their ...