Solar lights work by storing the power of the sun during the day for use at night. Because these systems are small, they don’t require much energy to work and are usually pretty cost-effective.

What is the PV-Pushback-Effect? How can solar day lamps (SDLs) take advantage of this effect? Solar day lamps (SDLs) are made by simply connecting an LED array to a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel. SDLs ...

While first developed as a practical power source during the 1950s, solar systems were too expensive for mainstream use until the 1970s. Starting from their early use to power Cold War era military ...

Hand pointing to landscape light on display at store - Summer Paradive/Shutterstock When considering ways to add greener forms of energy around your property, solar lights are undoubtedly contenders.

Solar lights have become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and functionality to their ...

Say farewell to traditional solar panels because there's a smart new way to bring natural light into your home, without relying on electricity. In southern countries, where sunny days are the norm, ...

Los Angeles is flipping the switch from wired to solar streetlights under a new pilot program. The city’s transition will swap out copper wiring in favor of the battery-enabled, all-in-one systems ...

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 4:39 p.m. UCLA researchers looked to nature to develop a new material that could capture more solar energy than previous technology. Ximin He, a materials science and ...

Solar day lamps (SDLs) are made by simply connecting an LED array to a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel. SDLs represent a highly cost-effective way of utilizing solar energy for lighting. However, SDLs ...

While first developed as a practical power source during the 1950s, solar systems were too expensive for mainstream use until the 1970s. Starting from their early use to power Cold War era military ...