- Apple & Mac Blog
- By Filip Truta
- August 7th, 2012
Foxconn Chooses Ascent to Power New Plant with Solar Energy
BIPV solar modules seamlessly integrated into the building structure
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 6th, 2012
BMW’s ActiveE Soon to Be Charged Using Only Renewables
The automaker strikes new deal with the Green Mountain Energy company
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 2nd, 2012
Solar Power Might Soon Also Be Available During Rainy Days
Newly-developed batteries efficiently store the sun’s energy for later use
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2012
US Officials Pin Down Areas for Solar Energy Projects
America decides to harvest green energy on public lands
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 21st, 2012
New Technology Allows Windows to Generate Electricity
Recently developed, highly transparent solar cells might set a new trend in green building
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 22nd, 2012
New Solar Cells Harvest Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiations
Solar panels might soon be much more efficient in generating energy
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 22nd, 2012
Plane Flies for 19 Hours Powered by Solar Energy
The Solar Impulse traveled from Madrid to Morocco with the help of 12,000 solar cells
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 11th, 2012
Solar Charging Stations Soon Available for Pedestrians in New York
New technology allows New Yorkers to charge their phones at the corner of the street
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2012
Solar Panels Soon to Mimic Flowers' Behavior
New technology allows for solar panels to follow the sun as it crosses the sky
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2012
Iowa's High Officials Encourage Citizens to Go Green
New tax credits in Iowa are meant to boost the use of solar power
- Displays
- By Sebastian Pop
- April 23rd, 2012
Company Invents Flexible, Partially Transparent Solar Panels
The technology has some similarities with OLED displays
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 18th, 2012
Solar-Grade Silicon Can Now Be Produced Cheaply
Researchers in the UK make significant strides in this direction
- Energy
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2012
DIY Natural Solar Cells Use Plant Wastes
MIT experts develop innovative approach to energy production
- Home & Garden
- By Oana Grigoras
- January 20th, 2012
Energy Roof Designed for Self-Sustaining Homes
The high-tech roof relies on leaf-shaped structures to harvest both wind and solar energy
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- January 19th, 2012
New Solar Material Enables Walls to Provide Energy
The solar material designed for walls could turn skyscrapers into green power plants
- Travel & Transportation
- By Oana Grigoras
- January 19th, 2012
Giant Solar Boat to Complete Voyage Around the Globe
PlanetSolar, the biggest solar ship in the world, is equipped with 703 solar panels
- Energy
- By Oana Grigoras
- January 18th, 2012
Joule Invests $110m (€85m) in 'Liquid Fuel from the Sun'
The company plans to use funds to open and operate a biofuel plant in Hobbs, New Mexico