These breakthroughs will make solar energy more accessible to homeowners, especially for those who are on the fence. A Pew Research study found that nearly four in 10 Americans "have given serious thought to installing solar panels for their home within the past 12 months; [whereas] 8% say they already have installed solar panels."

A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell's Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels, which would not only track the sun to capture energy, but provide a warm canopy on cooler spring days and shade the trees from excessive heat.

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