MIT: Sponge-like Substance Proven to Be Best Solar Energy Absorber Yet

MIT: Sponge-like Substance Proven to Be Best Solar Energy Absorber Yet

Captures 85% of solar energy even if the light is 100% less bright than normally needed

This Piece of Art Will Measure How Much Energy Your Solar Roof Captures

This Piece of Art Will Measure How Much Energy Your Solar Roof Captures

It looks like a wooden fan, of sorts, and expands the more power is saved

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Two More Solar Projects on Public Lands Given the Green Light in the US

Two More Solar Projects on Public Lands Given the Green Light in the US

The two projects will have a combined energy capacity of 550 megawatts

Solar Cell Prices to Climb Up in February

Solar Cell Prices to Climb Up in February

It's all because solar-grade polycrystalline silicon wafers are getting more expensive

School in Croatia Needs Help Becoming Energy Independent

School in Croatia Needs Help Becoming Energy Independent

The school is trying to raise funds to install a solar photovoltaic plant

Innovative Wall Doubles as a Water Heater, Looks like an Aquarium

Innovative Wall Doubles as a Water Heater, Looks like an Aquarium

The Water Wall harvests solar energy, ups the temperature of the liquid inside it

Solar USB Charger Lets You Charge Your Phone, Camera on the Go

Solar USB Charger Lets You Charge Your Phone, Camera on the Go

The device is water, dust and shock resistant, totally eco-friendly

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 27th, 2013
“Triple 0” Sainsbury’s Store Opens in Leicester, UK

“Triple 0” Sainsbury’s Store Opens in Leicester, UK

The store sends no waste to landfill, is carbon and water neutral

Solar Energy Technology Moves World Closer to Everlasting Electronics [TWP]

Solar Energy Technology Moves World Closer to Everlasting Electronics [TWP]

It looks like we may have a real gold mine just within our grasp

Eco-Friendly Boat Will Soon Patrol the Great Barrier Reef

Eco-Friendly Boat Will Soon Patrol the Great Barrier Reef

The boat will be powered by solar panels, rarely put its diesel generators to work

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 22nd, 2012
Siemens Intends to Quit Its Solar Business

Siemens Intends to Quit Its Solar Business

The company will instead turn towards wind and hydropower, claims they are more profitable

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 14th, 2012
New Coating for Solar Panels Improves Efficiency, Cuts Down on Maintenance Costs

New Coating for Solar Panels Improves Efficiency, Cuts Down on Maintenance Costs

The new nanoparticles technology passes laboratory tests with flying colors

Innovative Ice Cream Cart Is Powered by Solar Energy

Innovative Ice Cream Cart Is Powered by Solar Energy

Solar panels are now used to keep these summer delights from melting

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2012
Researchers Develop Fabric That Traps Sun Energy

Researchers Develop Fabric That Traps Sun Energy

“PowerCloth 1 G” is basically a solar panel you can wear

Bacteria Studies Help Improve Solar Conversion Efficiency

Bacteria Studies Help Improve Solar Conversion Efficiency

Researchers turn to nature for inspiring progress in this field

Vodafone Launches Booster Brolly Hybrid Umbrella

Vodafone Launches Booster Brolly Hybrid Umbrella

High-tech umbrella shades you from the heat and charges your gizmos and gadgets

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 15th, 2012
The Intersolar Europe 2012 Trade Fair Pushes for Collaboration

The Intersolar Europe 2012 Trade Fair Pushes for Collaboration

Unless we work together as nations, a global solar energy marketplace is out of reach

 
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