Solar

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities

Two renewable resources, wind and solar, together have produced more power than coal through July—a first for the U.S.

Inside giant, iridescent clams are algal farms that could inspire highly efficient bioreactors

Investments in carbon-free energy will be twice as large as fossil fuel spending in 2024, the International Energy Agency predicts

Inexpensive Chinese solar panels are pitting Americans who want cheap equipment against those who want to make it

California has hit record-breaking milestones in renewable electricity generation, showing that wind, water and solar are ready to cover our electricity needs

During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers saw ruby-colored prominences sticking out of the moon's shadow. Here's the science of those red dots

Here’s how to pick a viewing spot, stay on top of the weather and pack the right gear to see the total solar eclipse on April 8

Eclipses bring the future—or at least a tiny sliver of it—into sharp focus

You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear

Just how rare are total solar eclipses, which require a perfect alignment of the sun and moon?

A kite-borne experiment will observe the sun’s mysterious corona during the upcoming total solar eclipse