New projects are underway that, if proved successful, could greatly expand the areas considered viable for solar power. Until ...

Researchers at Washington State University are testing solar panels in Northwest orchards to evaluate their effectiveness and economic viability for both power generation and crop protection.

Rapid reductions in the price of solar panels mean they are starting to appear in unexpected places, from balconies to motorway embankments. Now, researchers say they could play the role of ...

The research project received $2.4 million in grant money from Washington's Department of Commerce to implement the dual-purpose solar panels, including a 1-acre demonstration system at a research ...