• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 5th, 2012
Cone-Shaped Solar Panels Are 20 Times More Efficient Than Flat Ones

Cone-Shaped Solar Panels Are 20 Times More Efficient Than Flat Ones

They also look much cooler that their predecessors, some argue

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 4th, 2012
James Cameron Uses Solar Power to Make the “Avatar” Sequels

James Cameron Uses Solar Power to Make the “Avatar” Sequels

The Manhattan Beach Studios now has a massive solar array

Watch: Video Discusses How Solar Panels Work

Watch: Video Discusses How Solar Panels Work

The working principles behind harvesting the sun's power are pretty straightforward

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 3rd, 2012
Boeing Has New Pilot Training Center, Claims the Facility Is Self-Sustaining

Boeing Has New Pilot Training Center, Claims the Facility Is Self-Sustaining

Solar energy is used to power the flight simulator, charge electric vehicles

Owners of Tesla's Model S EV Can Travel Across the US for Free

Owners of Tesla's Model S EV Can Travel Across the US for Free

Tesla's Superchargers are powered by sunlight, provide free energy

Sharp's Business Sacrifices Continue

Sharp's Business Sacrifices Continue

Firing people and selling assets won't fix the crisis on their own

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 25th, 2012
The City of Mecca Has Plans to Build a Giant Solar Farm

The City of Mecca Has Plans to Build a Giant Solar Farm

This holly city could soon be powered by this green energy source

Spinach May Soon Be Used in the Manufacturing of Solar Panels

Spinach May Soon Be Used in the Manufacturing of Solar Panels

A protein in this vegetable can help boost solar power production

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 14th, 2012
Walmart Now Argued to Be Top Solar Power Consumer

Walmart Now Argued to Be Top Solar Power Consumer

Together with other retailers, this company is praised for investing in green energy

Laboratory Home Pulls Its Own Weight Energy-Wise

Laboratory Home Pulls Its Own Weight Energy-Wise

A family of four can live in it while almost never depending on the national grid

Hand-Built Electric Car Only Costs $1000 (about €780)

Hand-Built Electric Car Only Costs $1000 (about €780)

The Palestinian man who manufactured it says he wished to fight back the fuel crisis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 11th, 2012
Cylindrical Home Generates 50% More Energy Than It Requires

Cylindrical Home Generates 50% More Energy Than It Requires

This innovative house design sets new standards for green architecture

General Motors Installs State-of-the-Art EV Station in Michigan

General Motors Installs State-of-the-Art EV Station in Michigan

New solar tracking systems generates 25% more energy, can recharge up to six cars

Farm Robots Could Help Boost Solar Energy Production – Video

Farm Robots Could Help Boost Solar Energy Production – Video

New technology increases the efficiency of PV installations, keeps costs at a minimum

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2012
German Solar Giant Is Bought by South Korean Conglomerate

German Solar Giant Is Bought by South Korean Conglomerate

New owners will further support research and development in solar energy technologies

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2012
Crowds at San Francisco Festival Are Kept Entertained by Sun Power

Crowds at San Francisco Festival Are Kept Entertained by Sun Power

Solar panels are used to power speakers and promote green entertainment

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 13th, 2012
New York Sets Aside $107 Million for Investments in Solar Energy

New York Sets Aside $107 Million for Investments in Solar Energy

The NY-Sun program aims to make this state a leader in harvesting sun power

 
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