Solar Blog

The Solar Energy Technologies Office’s Solar Blog features stories about the office, its awardees, and its work. Learn more.

Photo of a row of test solar cells in an outdoor testing setup
Solar panels need to withstand the elements to keep producing power for decades, and water is one of a solar module’s trickiest foes. Using clever measurement and modeling methods, researchers are optimizing the way we seal solar modules to keep water out
A consumer reviews a solar contract with a magnifying glass. In the background is a house with rooftop solar panels being installed.
As millions of Americans decide to power their homes with solar energy and take advantage of its numerous benefits, consumers should be on the lookout for warning signs of scams.
Residential buildings with solar rooftops
The amount of solar connected to the grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and with all of this interest and so much information available, let’s take a moment to highlight their benefits.
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SETO is Connecting the Dots on Solar Energy: making connections between solar energy investments and their enduring, long-term benefits and offer a resource hub so that the public can learn about how solar will positively impact our country's future.
A wind turbine and solar panel on a sunny day.
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory published in the journal iScience uses a new methodology to predict patterns for utility-scale wind and solar energy costs and concludes that they will progressively decline in the coming years.