Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the era of rising electricity costs, solar panels are a one-time investment that will greatly reduce the weight of high monthly bills. The ...

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A group of scientists led by the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has designed a monocrystalline mini solar panel that can convert laser light into electricity.

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