Watch: Solar-Powered Parasol Self-Inflates When the Sun Is Shining

Watch: Solar-Powered Parasol Self-Inflates When the Sun Is Shining

When no longer exposed to sunlight, the Cumulus parasol automatically deflates

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 28th, 2014
London Southend Airport Fitted with Nearly 500 Solar Panels

London Southend Airport Fitted with Nearly 500 Solar Panels

The installation is expected to produce clean energy for shops, cafés, and restaurants

UK Gets Its Largest Solar PV Installation Yet

UK Gets Its Largest Solar PV Installation Yet

8,000 solar panels now sit on the roof of a warehouse in Leamington Spa

Interview: Strawberry Energy on Strawberry Trees, the Need to Go Green

Interview: Strawberry Energy on Strawberry Trees, the Need to Go Green

This startup thinks the end of the age of fossil fuels is near, renewables are the future

Infographic Documents the Water Consumption of Various Energy Sources

Infographic Documents the Water Consumption of Various Energy Sources

This graph proves how cool clean energy sources are when compared to traditional ones

Solar Power Helps Turn Sand Into Glass Bowls, Sculptures

Solar Power Helps Turn Sand Into Glass Bowls, Sculptures

Innovative 3D printer is powered by solar power, coughs out stunning glassware

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 20th, 2014
Concentrated Photovoltaic Cumulative Installations to Top 1,000MW by 2020

Concentrated Photovoltaic Cumulative Installations to Top 1,000MW by 2020

At the end of 2014, the photovoltaic cumulative installed capacity will sit at about 358MW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 18th, 2014
The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

EPIA says last year was a record-breaking one for photovoltaic installations

Eco-Friendly Strawberry Trees Let People Charge Their Gadgets on the Go

Eco-Friendly Strawberry Trees Let People Charge Their Gadgets on the Go

These charging stations are the creation of a Serbian startup, could soon arrive in the US

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 15th, 2014
China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

People can now walk into a Best Buy and get a solar system for their home

California's Solar Industry Reports Back-to-Back Generation Records

California's Solar Industry Reports Back-to-Back Generation Records

It was last week that the state managed to set back-to-back solar power records

Current Table Lets You Power Up Your Mobile Devices via “Photosynthesis”

Current Table Lets You Power Up Your Mobile Devices via “Photosynthesis”

The Current table is an eco-friendly device that was inspired by the workings of nature

Super Skinny Solar Cells Could Help Turn Windows into PV Panels

Super Skinny Solar Cells Could Help Turn Windows into PV Panels

The cells are the brainchild of researchers at the Vienna University of Technology

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 10th, 2014
India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

The new solar power capacity is to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir

Cool Concept Device Lets You Charge Gadgets on the Go

Cool Concept Device Lets You Charge Gadgets on the Go

The device is designed in such a way that it doubles as a flashlight

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

In 2013, wind power was the fifth-largest electricity source in the US

 
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