Putting solar panels on the roof of an electric car might seem to make sense, but in reality it may not be as efficient as you’d think. As it turns out, solar panels don’t generate power quite as ...

An enterprising Tesla owner has built his very own solar panel array that can be mounted on the roof of his Model Y and deployed while stationary. The project, dubbed DartSolar, is made out of ...

These seven solar technologies from CES 2026 reveal how automation, new materials, and recycling are reshaping the future.

The expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for solar and battery installations at the end of 2025 doesn’t necessarily make ...

Primitive Power is a broker -- which means it doesn't sell panels itself. Despite that, the company tries to stick with customers for the long run. Arizona-based Primitive Power offers another ...

Dutch startup Lightyear plans to launch an electric car powered by a combination of solar panels and batteries. That car isn't quite ready for production yet, but Lightyear is testing its solar tech ...

Lightyear has selected a Tesla Model 3 and a Volkswagen Crafter LCV as research vehicles for modified solar roof integration projects. We last met Lightyear at CES in January when they presented their ...

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