An Algerian-Spanish research team has looked at how cool roofs (CR) could help increase power yield in bifacial rooftop PV systems and has found that the proposed combination offers higher energy ...

Company unveils solar roof tiles capable of powering heat pumps — and they could be the future of home energy first appeared ...

Known simply as "cool roofing", this process is designed to reduce the solar radiation absorbed, which in turn means less heat is transferred inside the building. Cool roofs also emit away some ...

The benefits are abundant: they can cool roof surfaces, retain rainwater, attract varied animal species, and of course create a more pleasant atmosphere. Some are walkable, with solar panels ...