How Prevalent Will Solar Energy Be in the Future?
In the country that invented the solar panel, solar energy still only produces less than 1 percent of U.S. electricity. But as the price of solar power continues to fall and as states, such as California, mandate that a third of all power come from renewables by 2020, solar energy could come to front. But how long will it take? These articles shed light on this complicated question.
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Is Solar Power Worth It?
It's not yet competitive with coal, but its value goes deeper than dollars and cents.
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10 Best Places to Harness Solar Power
Our list of the top 10 countries in the world doing their best to harness solar power.
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Solar Homes With Style: Photos
College teams battle for greenest, cheapest, most comfortable homes on a budget.
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5 Ways to Harness Solar Power
Solar panels are probably the most common means for harnessing the sun's energy, but it's not the only method. Click through the slideshow to learn about other technologies on the market and in the lab.
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Future Motors to Harness Light Like Plants
The secrets of photosynthesis are unlocked to make new solar cells, storage devices or even engines.
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Tiles Use Solar Energy to Illuminate the Night
A concept that integrates solar panels with OLED screens yields a dazzling array of functions.
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Electricity From the Desert
Engineers in Germany are combining old and new solar technology into what may be the biggest solar power project ever.
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Solar Panels in Aisle Three
For the man who has everything: do-it-yourself solar panels.
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First Fully Solar-Powered Laptop Has Fujitsu's Attention
A conceptual laptop incorporates two solar panels to run all day.
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Solar Tunnel Powers Train
Solar panels generate energy for a high-speed train that runs between Paris and Amsterdam.
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Solar Energy Simplified
Solar power can be complicated, but Solar Decathlon director Richard King gives Discovery News the lowdown on the three ways anyone can tap the sun's energy. Watch the video.
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Solar Home Tips Found at Solar Decathlon
Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News' Alyssa Danigelis gets some home improvement tips. Watch the video.
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Solar Energy Down on the Farm
An organic vegetable farmer explains why he uses solar energy on his farm in Missouri to power an irrigation system.
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