• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
NY Announces $28.6M (€20.77M) in Awards for Solar Energy Projects

NY Announces $28.6M (€20.77M) in Awards for Solar Energy Projects

The grants are available under the state's NY-Sun Initiative

So-Called Solar-Powered Skin Aims to Help Homes Become Energy Neutral

So-Called Solar-Powered Skin Aims to Help Homes Become Energy Neutral

The skin is the creation of students at the Delft University of Technology

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

Overall photovoltaic installations upped by 41% when compared to 2012

1,000 MW of Solar Capacity Expected to Be Installed in India This Year

1,000 MW of Solar Capacity Expected to Be Installed in India This Year

State solar power programs will account for a significant amount of the added capacity

Solar-Powered Robots Land Jobs as Traffic Controllers in Congo

Solar-Powered Robots Land Jobs as Traffic Controllers in Congo

The robots direct both traffic and pedestrians, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2014
“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

The green energy scheme is to be developed by as many as six companies

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 28th, 2014
US Solar Job Rate Grew 10 Times Faster than the National Average

US Solar Job Rate Grew 10 Times Faster than the National Average

This impressive growth was documented between September 2012 – September 2013

Buddhist Priest Among the First People to Buy a Nissan LEAF

Buddhist Priest Among the First People to Buy a Nissan LEAF

Wasei Hirai says he very much likes his electric car

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2014
London Cuts Ribbon on the World's Largest Solar Bridge

London Cuts Ribbon on the World's Largest Solar Bridge

The bridge is fitted with about 4,000 photovoltaic panels

In 2013, India Added over 1GW of Grid-Connected Solar

In 2013, India Added over 1GW of Grid-Connected Solar

The country's grid-connected solar capacity now amounts to 2.18GW

Officials in Japan Announce the Installation of 4GW of New Solar PV Capacity

Officials in Japan Announce the Installation of 4GW of New Solar PV Capacity

The capacity was installed last year, between April 1 and October 31

Harvesting Sun Energy Through Heat and Light Is Doable, MIT Scientists Say

Harvesting Sun Energy Through Heat and Light Is Doable, MIT Scientists Say

New approach to harvesting solar said to be more efficient that the ones already in use

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 20th, 2014
Kenya Aims to Have 50% of Its Electricity Needs Met by Solar by 2016

Kenya Aims to Have 50% of Its Electricity Needs Met by Solar by 2016

To this end, the country plans to erect nine new solar power plants

Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

The discovery can help make solar more popular, researchers explain

The US Broke Several Solar Power Records in 2013

The US Broke Several Solar Power Records in 2013

The country added 4.2 GW of installations during the entire calendar year

This Solar Ball Lens Can Even Turn Moonlight Into Energy – Video

This Solar Ball Lens Can Even Turn Moonlight Into Energy – Video

The Rawlemon is thousands of time more efficient than normal solar panels

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Now Powered by Solar

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Now Powered by Solar

The sign has its power demand met by a solar tree installation

 
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