• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 7th, 2012
Carbon-Free Tortillas: Man Uses Solar Power to Cook for More Than 60 People

Carbon-Free Tortillas: Man Uses Solar Power to Cook for More Than 60 People

Gregor Schaper's ovens are free to use and as green as it comes

Sun-Powered Plane to Circle the World in 20 Days

Sun-Powered Plane to Circle the World in 20 Days

Not a single gallon of fuel will be burnt to complete this first-of-its-kind journey

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 3rd, 2012
Qatar Readies $20 Billion Investment in Solar Power

Qatar Readies $20 Billion Investment in Solar Power

The project is part of the state's plans to cut down on its greenhouse gas emissions

CUER Solar-Powered Car Gets Unveiled

CUER Solar-Powered Car Gets Unveiled

The vehicle is to compete in the 2013 World Solar Challenge

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 27th, 2012
Saudi Arabia Readies to Invest $109 Billion in Solar Power

Saudi Arabia Readies to Invest $109 Billion in Solar Power

The country's first solar farm will be up and running in 2015

Indian Students Make Solar, Wind Powered Autorickshaw

Indian Students Make Solar, Wind Powered Autorickshaw

The hybrid can cover 80 km on one full charge, carry four passengers

Man Uses His Toyota Prius to Power His Home for a Week

Man Uses His Toyota Prius to Power His Home for a Week

Bob Sakala and his family lost access to electricity after hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey

Rust, Water Hold the Key to Storing Solar Energy

Rust, Water Hold the Key to Storing Solar Energy

Light energy can be turned into hydrogen and stored for later use

Spotlight: Photovoltaic Glassware Collects Sun Power

Spotlight: Photovoltaic Glassware Collects Sun Power

A cabinet stores the energy, powers appliances, and gizmos

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 7th, 2012
Renault Debuts World's Largest PV System in the Automotive Industry

Renault Debuts World's Largest PV System in the Automotive Industry

The company has inaugurated six giant solar PV systems in France

Watch: Nation Drops Fossil Fuels Altogether, Turns Towards Solar Power Instead

Watch: Nation Drops Fossil Fuels Altogether, Turns Towards Solar Power Instead

The 1,411 people now living in Tokelau get 90% of their energy from the sun

All-Carbon Solar Cell Is Developed by Stanford Scientists

All-Carbon Solar Cell Is Developed by Stanford Scientists

The cells will deliver “high performance at a low cost,” the researchers explain

Tent City in Lubbock, Texas Gets Solar Power

Tent City in Lubbock, Texas Gets Solar Power

The project will provide the homeless people here with access to electricity

Solar Energy Powers High-Tech Researcher Camp in Africa

Solar Energy Powers High-Tech Researcher Camp in Africa

The facility is located in a remote part of South Africa

Nanowires Could Up the Efficiency of Solar Cells by 100%

Nanowires Could Up the Efficiency of Solar Cells by 100%

They might also help cut down on manufacturing costs, researchers argue

Spotlight: Solar-Powered Lamps Also Act as Phone Chargers and Sound Amplifiers

Spotlight: Solar-Powered Lamps Also Act as Phone Chargers and Sound Amplifiers

The BELL solar lamp could really come in handy for those planning camping trips

Spotlight: Solar-Powered Floating Luxury Resort Can Accommodate 6 People

Spotlight: Solar-Powered Floating Luxury Resort Can Accommodate 6 People

This facility can supposedly generate all the energy it needs to keep up and running

 
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