JA Solar has worked with Chinese scientists to test a new electrical heating system for solar panels that uses the heat from uncovered panels to remove snow. The system starts by using grid ...

The assumption may be that solar panels won't be as effective in the winter due to the decrease in sunlight and the snow that lands atop them. Also, let's be honest, most technology isn't known for ...

In the quest for more efficient solar energy production during winter months, scientists in the United States have introduced a novel concept called "Snow-Free Solar." A man cleans solar panels ...

An increasing number of households are adopting eco-friendly solutions, one of which is the installation of photovoltaic panels. These can save you a substantial amount on electricity bills. Though ...

Liz Zack is an experienced DIYer obsessed with anything and everything home. To the dismay of the rest of her family, something is always under renovation or construction in her house, but it's ok, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The snow layer reduces the yield of the solar installation. Photo: Getty Images When the roof disappears under a thick blanket of ...

Owning solar panels seems offhand like a pursuit that can only be done in places that get minimal or no snow. After all, harnessing the sun's power is at the top of a solar panel's to-do list, and ...