In fall 2025, two USF students engineered and completed their first prototype using accessible materials — such as copper ...

From a distance, the energy system on top of a college residence hall in Omaha, Nebraska looks like photovoltaic panels. But as you get closer, it becomes clear that this is something different, with ...

Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have investigated how large-scale air-to-water heat pumps could be combined with PV-powered district heating systems with the aim to reduce the ...

Solar heaters are gaining popularity worldwide due to government incentives promoting renewable energy and consumer desire to reduce utility costs. Cyprus leads in solar water heater adoption, with 93 ...

Installing solar power at a home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, especially as the cost of solar panels and their associated electronics continue to plummet. Not every utility allows ...

Patented, US-Made System Operates 100% Off-Grid Using PV Panels, Turning Rising Energy Costs into Daily Financial Returns NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparent, a leader in innovative ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...