Solar Is “King and Queen” of New Electricity Generation in the US

Solar Is “King and Queen” of New Electricity Generation in the US

504 MW of solar power went online in the country this past October

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2013
New Apple Headquarters Will Sport Huge Solar Array

New Apple Headquarters Will Sport Huge Solar Array

The solar array is expected to be one of the world's largest

One Third of IKEA's Energy Consumption Met by Green Sources in 2013

One Third of IKEA's Energy Consumption Met by Green Sources in 2013

In 2013, the company produced enough green energy to match 37% of its global needs

Cheesemaker Starts Harvesting Sun Power, Things Go Better than Expected

Cheesemaker Starts Harvesting Sun Power, Things Go Better than Expected

Solar arrays owned by Wyke Farms are producing more energy than thought

Majority of the World's Solar Panels Are Facing the Wrong Way

Majority of the World's Solar Panels Are Facing the Wrong Way

Researchers say solar panels produce more power when facing west

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 8th, 2013
Cleaning Robots to Help Make Solar Power Cheaper

Cleaning Robots to Help Make Solar Power Cheaper

The robots are expected to increase the energy output of solar farms by 15%

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 7th, 2013
“Rooftop Solar Challenge” Launched by US Department of Energy

“Rooftop Solar Challenge” Launched by US Department of Energy

The goal is to make it easier for people to embrace solar power

IKEA Announces Plans to Sell Solar Panels in UK Stores

IKEA Announces Plans to Sell Solar Panels in UK Stores

The panels are manufactured by Chinese company Hanergy Holding Group, Ltd.

Solar Panels Are Being Installed on the White House, Inside Source Says

Solar Panels Are Being Installed on the White House, Inside Source Says

The solar panels are expected to improve the building's energy efficiency

UN Headquarters in Copenhagen Are Powered by 1,400 Solar Panels

UN Headquarters in Copenhagen Are Powered by 1,400 Solar Panels

The headquarters were inaugurated yesterday, July 4

Fourth-Graders Raise Money for a Solar-Powered Classroom

Fourth-Graders Raise Money for a Solar-Powered Classroom

The kids plan to also provide other classes in their school with clean energy

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 15th, 2013
Solar-Powered Stadium Proposed for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Solar-Powered Stadium Proposed for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Architects are confident Tokyo will be chosen to host the Olympics, are busy making plans

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2013
Kia Debuts Solar-Powered Car Dealership in South Africa

Kia Debuts Solar-Powered Car Dealership in South Africa

Besides being powered by solar energy, this dealership efficiently recycles water

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2012
Coal Museum Gets Electricity from Solar Panels

Coal Museum Gets Electricity from Solar Panels

The “Big Pit” National Coal Museum in the UK is powered by renewables

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2012
Solar Panels Make a Man's Home Feel like a “Prison”

Solar Panels Make a Man's Home Feel like a “Prison”

Giant renewable energy plant won't let Grahan Cowley enjoy his retirement

  • 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

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2012
Bishop of Oxford Climbs atop a Church, Blesses New Solar Panels

Bishop of Oxford Climbs atop a Church, Blesses New Solar Panels

The Bishop is very much concerned about the ecological footprint of churches in England

 
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