Nanoscale Solar Cells Are Better than Classic Solar Cells

Nanoscale Solar Cells Are Better than Classic Solar Cells

Energy efficiency matters when cells work in groups

Solar-Powered Aqueous Flow Battery Is 20% Percent More Efficient than Li-Iodine Batteries

Solar-Powered Aqueous Flow Battery Is 20% Percent More Efficient than Li-Iodine Batteries

More economic and eco-friendly than classical batteries

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 11th, 2015
$344M (€304M) Telescope Will Image the Sun in Unprecedented Detail

$344M (€304M) Telescope Will Image the Sun in Unprecedented Detail

The telescope is now under construction on the island of Maui in Hawaii, should be up and running by 2019

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2014
UK Announces 55% Increase in Wind and Hydropower Output

UK Announces 55% Increase in Wind and Hydropower Output

The increase was documented during this year's first three months

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 6th, 2014
Russia's Investments in Solar Will Top $4.2Bn (€3Bn) by 2020

Russia's Investments in Solar Will Top $4.2Bn (€3Bn) by 2020

It is expected that the country will add 1.5GW of solar capacity by said year

Egypt Wants to Invest $1B (€0.72B) in Solar

Egypt Wants to Invest $1B (€0.72B) in Solar

Investing in renewables appears to be a priority for the country

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

More precisely, a total of 95.9 MW worth of solar capacity were connected to the grid

Hasselblad Solar A-Mount Digital Camera Picture Leaked

Hasselblad Solar A-Mount Digital Camera Picture Leaked

Initially the camera was supposed to be based on the Sony A7

Sandberg Solar Battery Lets You Charge Your Tablet Outdoors

Sandberg Solar Battery Lets You Charge Your Tablet Outdoors

The Sandberg battery might be a solution for constant travelers

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

The projects target Department of Defense and military properties, report details

Large-Scale Solar PV Installations Grew by 600% in the UK in 2013

Large-Scale Solar PV Installations Grew by 600% in the UK in 2013

Specialist says the installations amount to 1.45 GW of capacity

The Solar-Powered Rugged Laptop Will Stay with You Forever

The Solar-Powered Rugged Laptop Will Stay with You Forever

Just hope you will never be trapped somewhere underground

Massive Solar Eruption Observed by NASA Orbiting Astronauts

Massive Solar Eruption Observed by NASA Orbiting Astronauts

No major impact of the eruption on Earth has been registered

Desert Solar Power Project Fails

Desert Solar Power Project Fails

Desertec project, intended to provide Europe with 15% of its necessary power, is in danger

Stanford University Scientists Develop First All-Carbon Solar Cells

Stanford University Scientists Develop First All-Carbon Solar Cells

Bright alternative to expensive solar cells is being developed

Solar 2 for Mac Now Available on Steam for 66% Off

Solar 2 for Mac Now Available on Steam for 66% Off

This special promotional runs through October 26th

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 6th, 2012
Lack of Electricity Kills People in Developing Countries

Lack of Electricity Kills People in Developing Countries

Women in Tanzania who have red eyes because of burning cow dung are accused of witchcraft

 
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