When developing an inspection system for PV (photovoltaic) solar-wafer, solar-cell, and FPD (flat-panel display) products, developers need to choose the type of camera lens that is most appropriate ...

An ultra-light Fresnel lens harnesses sunlight with record efficiency, reducing the weight and cost of solar panels launched into space. Researchers in the US have developed a type of lens that ...

Over the years I've seen concepts of solar-powered sunglasses come and go, but the dream of for some reason wearing solar panels on my face has remained elusive — until today. Genius engineers at ...

Stacks of teeny lenses that look like inverted pyramids could juice up solar panels, helping them capture more light from any angle on both sunny and overcast days. Solar panels perform best in direct ...

If you're using the sun to power a mobile device that you're carrying with you, it only makes sense to put the solar cells on something you're wearing that will be receiving a lot of sunlight. With ...