Since ancient times, people have found ways to use the sun’s heat to stay warm or keep cool. They built homes from clay and other materials that hold heat well, and they placed them in ways that ...

Solar water heaters help homes cut energy bills by using sunlight instead of electricity. The system offers steady heating, ...

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 ...

Think of solar greenhouse heaters as a way to supplement existing heating systems. They're out there, but some assembly may be required.

A research team at the University of Córdoba has designed a sustainable photovoltaic solar device that can heat water up to 80 degrees - just like a regular electric heater A significant percentage of ...

Researchers from China have proposed to combine solar-air source heat pumps (SASHP) with sand-based thermal floor storage in rural clean heating renovation projects. “In rural areas where economic ...

Pairing solar with reverse-cycle heating can cut winter costs significantly, but timing matters. Daytime heating shines on ...

A passive solar-heated home needs no solar panels to heat or cool it. Rather, the energy used to heat and cool a house comes directly from the sun through skylights and windows. Some of that energy is ...

About 20% of a home’s energy use goes toward water heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you’re looking to save on energy for financial or environmental reasons, you might consider ...

Solar Brother has announced the launch of SunAéro, a solar heating system that heats and renews the air in rooms measuring 20 m² to 60 m². The system combines PV and thermal energy to heat, renew or ...

Oekoboiler Swiss AG has introduced advanced heat pump boiler systems that combine solar technology and smart controls for maximum energy efficiency in residential water heating. The Swiss manufacturer ...

For years, builders, homeowners, and policymakers have debated the trade-offs between cost, complexity, and carbon emissions when it comes to heating systems. While clean technologies have steadily ...