China’s Sol-Bright Technology has developed a sixth-generation automated robotic cleaning system for solar panels in utility-scale PV installations. The robot features gear transmission and has a ...

Researchers developed a wind-powered triboelectric nanogenerator that drives a self-cleaning system for solar panels, restoring 96% of their efficiency. Dust accumulation is a major problem for solar ...

Sol Clarity is developing an electrodynamic screen (EDS), which charges dust particles with a static charge and then uses an electromagnetic wave to sweep them off the solar panels. The company is ...

The fall of 2022 brings along a first-of-its-kind project in the US. Turlock Irrigation District (TID) teamed up with the California Department of Water Resources, University of California Merced, and ...

Having solar panels on your roof is a great way to save money on your energy bills, lower your dependence on the power grid, and reduce your home's carbon footprint. While there are hidden costs to ...

On the roofs of two unassuming Extra Space storage buildings in Pico Rivera, an array of solar panels is helping nearby families save money on their bills, while also providing a model for the future ...

This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A novel solar power project just went online in California’s Central Valley, with ...