Imagine a car whose windows and sunroof can help top up its battery while parked under the sun, or a pair of smart glasses whose lenses can harvest light to power built-in electronics.

One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels. Rooftops?

Researchers in South Korea have recently designed a transparent solar window technology that is capable of generating electricity continuously by using sunlight during the day and indoor lighting at ...

The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient technologies has increased interest in smart materials that can ...

Government regulations remain a major obstacle for this emerging solar technology. Here's where plug-in solar is allowed - and where it isn't.