Matching the color of solar modules to the building roof or facade they are installed onto can further increase social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), according to new research ...

Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed colored solar ...

One of the most promising and innovative concepts in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, is that of grid-interactive buildings. These buildings represent a significant leap forward in how we ...

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The U.S. Dept. of Energy is funding $61 million toward 10 “smart building” pilot programs across the nation aimed at increasing energy efficiency and cutting energy use during times of peak demand.

Europe is thought to have around 40GW of additional module capacity. Image: SolarPower Europe via X A “toxic inventory” of modules has been building up in Europe because market growth has been slower ...