Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara developed a "rechargeable solar battery" that stores sunlight ...

Solar panels stop working when the sky goes dark. That simple fact has pushed energy researchers into a stubborn problem: how ...

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have created a remarkable new material that works like a “rechargeable solar battery,” storing ...

The novel heat pump concept combines solar energy with chemical storage and reportedly consume 75% less electricity than conventional heat pumps. The system relies on a battery and a heat storage tank ...

A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can ...

Researchers at Germany’s Frauhofer ISE have analyzed the performance of a residential heat pump connected to a rooftop PV system relying on battery storage and have found that this combination ...

Think of solar greenhouse heaters as a way to supplement existing heating systems. They're out there, but some assembly may be required.

Instead of wanting a backyard solar system to power your whole house from the get-go, aim for one to permanently eliminate ...

I've been writing about home battery systems for more than a year, but these big devices are hard to test hands-on. For one, they're far bigger and more expensive than, say, a phone. And you have to ...