The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. More about Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme
A large solar farm forms the centrepiece of Rome's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, masterplanned by Carlo Ratti Associati with architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett. More about Carlo Ratti proposes "world's largest urban solar farm" in Rome for World Expo 2030
As the global energy crisis shone a light on fossil-fuel dependence this year, we continue our review of 2022 by looking at 10 of the most innovative projects demonstrating more renewable, efficient and affordable ways to power our lives. More about Dezeen's top 10 designs from 2022 that rethought how we use energy
The French Senate has approved a bill requiring all large parking lots across France to be topped with solar canopies in the next six years, which are predicted to generate as much energy as 10 nuclear reactors. More about Solar panels to cover all large car parks in France under new mandate
Next-gen solar parks that enable energy and food production as well as water conservation to work in synergy on the same plot can help to solve solar's growing land-use issue, according to the researchers making them a reality. More about Agrivoltaic solar farms offer "shocking" benefits beyond producing energy
As the sun begins to set on our series exploring the enormous potential of solar power, Dezeen looks at some of the barriers to achieving a Solar Revolution. More about The challenges facing the Solar Revolution
London-based designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a prototype of a tree-like structure called Ecacia that harvests solar energy while providing a public place to shelter during very hot weather. More about Solar-harvesting Ecacia by Samuel Wilkinson mimics trees of African savannahs
Internet traffic is controlled by the "logic of the sun" in Solar Protocol, a solar-powered network whose creators argue for digital design within planetary limits. More about Solar Protocol network explores the potential of a solar-powered internet
Dutch design studio Cream on Chrome has created the Solar Energy Kiosk, which uses sun rays to make orange juice as a way of demonstrating how much solar power is needed to complete simple tasks like squeezing fruit. More about Solar Energy Kiosk by Cream on Chrome serves orange juice made using solar power
This Dezeen guide to solar power, which forms part of our Solar Revolution series, explains the different types of photovoltaics from the well-established to the more experimental. More about The Dezeen guide to solar power
The sun offers an endless source of energy but solar technology is being held back by manufacturing limitations, says Dutch scientist and professor Wim C Sinke in this interview. More about Solar power's potential limited unless "you do everything perfectly" says solar scientist
US company Ubiquitous Energy has invented a thin coating that turns windows into transparent solar panels, providing other ways to harvest renewable energy in buildings beyond rooftop panels. More about Ubiquitous Energy aims to make transparent solar windows a global standard
Integrated solar panels could help electric cars rival their fossil-fuel counterparts by making them less reliant on charging points and potentially free to run, says Lightyear's Emanuele Cornagliotti in this interview as part of our Solar Revolution series. More about Solar cars will be "normal within 20 years" says Lightyear's head engineer
Architects and designers have a huge part to play in the solar revolution, but they also need to find ways to reduce our energy consumption overall, writes Making Design Circular founder Katie Treggiden. More about "The design industry needs to imagine a world where we use less energy, full stop"
Designers must think carefully about their motivations for creating solar-powered products, argues solar expert Alex Nathanson in this interview as part of Dezeen's Solar Revolution series. More about Solar products are often "PR stunts" says solar designer Alex Nathanson
A radical change in perceptions is needed for society to fully embrace solar power, write pioneering designers Marjan van Aubel and Pauline van Dongen as part of Dezeen's newly launched Solar Revolution series. More about "Now is the time to design a solar future"
Dezeen's latest series celebrates the extraordinary power of the sun. Starting today, Solar Revolution will explore how scientists and designers are seeking to harness the vast potential of this incredible resource, explains features editor Nat Barker. More about Here comes the Solar Revolution
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have invented a biofilm that sticks to the skin like a Band-Aid to harnesses sweat for electricity that could power wearable devices. More about Biofilm developed to power wearable electronics with sweat
British artist Morag Myerscough has created an aerial installation of 105 flags for the Clean Power campaign, which aims to encourage conversation about renewable energy. More about Morag Myerscough reveals colourful flags emblazoned with environmental message on Oxford Street
Finnish companies Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have built the world's first operational "sand battery", which provides a low-cost and low-emissions way to store renewable energy. More about Finnish "sand battery" offers solution for renewable energy storage