Drive the clouds away from your day with this video. It thoroughly details how photovoltaics work and how clouds prevent us from relying solely on solar as an energy source. Unique knitted-object animation (bunnies, clouds, and all...

Part two of a two-part series on renewable resources being utilized in New York is here for your viewing. This part focuses on the photovoltaic solar power systems that are popping up all across the state. The host also visits the home...

The Earth intercepts a lot of solar power: 173,000 terawatts. That's 10,000 times more power than the planet's population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? The following video...

A fascinating look at research into developing solar-powered fuels that are renewable, can be stored, and could one day be used to power vehicles. [3:11]

Videos on different forms of alternative energy and various green initiatives, e.g., green roofs.

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster. [3:11]

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, visit a class as they design a city of the future that will use solar, wind, and water power to fuel its economy. [2:12]

In this video from DragonflyTV, students will follow the investigation of Isaac and Anjali as they record, measure, and analyze data about how the Sun's position in the sky affects a solar-powered car's speed.

In 2009, Southern California Edison announced a deal with solar power plant maker BrightSource to install and operate solar power plants totaling 1300 megawatts in the deserts outside Los Angeles. Take a look at what this deal meant for...

The Sun is a reliable energy source that we can harness and convert into electricity in several ways. So why are renewable and clean solar energy systems not used more widely? [3:00]

At Arizona State University, students make and test new materials that can be used to build better and more versatile photovoltaic solar cells, and test solar cells to see how the shape of the surface affects the cell's energy...

NOVA labs presents this series of 8 videos that focus on energy consumption, and smarter ways to transport, store, and use energy.

Although we've found ways to generate electricity from renewables, storing energy for future use isn't so easy. Why is this, and what strategies are engineers using to solve the storage problem? [2:26]

Solar experts discuss the politics and technology of new solar installations planned for California.

In this segment, we'll get a sampling of the latest news on solar energy sources, including new developments in technology and energy policy. Plus, what you can do on a small scale to add solar power to your world.

Solar power is often offered as one of the most promising forms of renewable energy. But how close is solar power to becoming a major player in energy production?

Increasingly, individuals are adding solar panels to their homes and businesses. But is solar technology ready to provide power on a utility power plant scale?

New solar installations planned on both coasts.

Solar panel manufacturers and installers are at odds over a petition to tax imported Chinese panels.

A Kickstarter-funded project aims to build a machine to print micro solar panels.