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Northern lights could be visible in more states

  • Jun 4

Sun releases largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years'

  • Jan 20

Solar worker takes panels off Bay Area home, but it's the wrong house

  • Jan 14

CA's first solar-covered water canal now generating power

  • Oct 13, 2025

Stanford study confirms savings, benefits for those who opt for solar

  • Sep 19, 2025

Bay Area students build solar car to compete in national competition

  • Jul 10, 2025

Trump budget bill threatens future of clean energy sector

  • Jun 6, 2025

Lawsuit could put more money in the pockets of CA solar panel owners

  • Jun 4, 2025

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Solar panel test may be linked to massive LA warehouse fire

  • Jun 23
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Solar worker takes panels off wrong Bay Area house; 2 years later, they're still stacked in yard

  • Jan 14
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CA's first solar-covered water canal now generating power

  • Oct 13, 2025
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Stanford study confirms savings, benefits for those who opt for solar

  • Sep 19, 2025
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Bay Area students build solar car to compete in national competition

  • Jul 10, 2025
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Trump budget bill threatens future of clean energy sector

  • Jun 6, 2025
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Lawsuit over extra energy reimbursements to solar panel owners heads to CA Supreme Court

  • Jun 4, 2025
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Esports pioneer aims to make solar power affordable to all

  • May 2, 2025

Latest Stories

Watch 'ourHome: Earth Month'

From solar panels over canals to fashionable clothes with zero waste, watch "ourHome: Earth Month" to learn about conservation efforts near you and across the country.

  • Apr 22, 2025

Bay Area SunPower solar customers claim they're out thousands amid company's bankruptcy

SunPower Bay Area customers say they're out thousands of dollars for solar systems that either aren't working properly, weren't fully installed, or had installations that caused damage to their homes.

  • Oct 12, 2024

World's 1st solar-electric vehicle visits San Francisco

The world's first self-charging solar car is being showcased in San Francisco. The hybrid car is made by Aptera Motors.

  • Sep 17, 2024

SunPower files for bankruptcy, lays off more than 350 California employees

SunPower leaders say they will be restructuring and selling off some of the company to Complete Solaria out of Fremont.

  • Aug 7, 2024

Northern Lights may be visible in parts of California overnight due to strong solar storm

A strong solar storm could make the Northern Lights visible in parts of the state -- but could also impact your power, TVs and radios.

  • May 11, 2024