• Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 18th, 2012
18MW Solar Power Plant Brings Extra Power in China

18MW Solar Power Plant Brings Extra Power in China

The new solar plant has recently started supplying the grid with eco-friendly power

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 18th, 2012
Thin-Film Solar Panels Hit New Efficiency Record

Thin-Film Solar Panels Hit New Efficiency Record

First Solar has announced a 14.4 percent efficiency rate for their thin-film solar panels

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 18th, 2012
Hybrid Solar Box Implemented for Energy Independence

Hybrid Solar Box Implemented for Energy Independence

A self-sustaining system developed by SolarTech provides eco-friendly solar power 24/7

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 17th, 2012
New Solar Software Launched for Smarter Investments

New Solar Software Launched for Smarter Investments

GeoModel Solar has recently launched two innovative online tools for solar site planning

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 17th, 2012
$4.6 Billion (€3.6bn) Solar Power Plants to Be Built in Japan

$4.6 Billion (€3.6bn) Solar Power Plants to Be Built in Japan

Japan could benefit from 1 gigawatt of clean green solar power within the next five years

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 17th, 2012
The US Military to Produce 7GW of Solar Power

The US Military to Produce 7GW of Solar Power

Nine military bases could produce as much green energy as seven nuclear power plants

Solar-Powered Electric Scooter Ideal for Urban Commuting

Solar-Powered Electric Scooter Ideal for Urban Commuting

The green scooter designed by Karina Korol has a solar panel and a voice-assisted helmet

  • Laptops
  • By Sebastian Pop
  • January 16th, 2012
Samsung NC215S Solar-Powered Netbook Tested

Samsung NC215S Solar-Powered Netbook Tested

Has no unusual specs except the solar panels on the lid

Crop-Friendly Solar Panels Developed for Greenhouses

Crop-Friendly Solar Panels Developed for Greenhouses

Eco-friendly photovoltaic module offers renewable power without impacting crop production

Green Gadgets Help Disabled Athlete Reach the South Pole

Green Gadgets Help Disabled Athlete Reach the South Pole

Grant Korgan will use a photovoltaic system and heated socks to arrive at the South Pole

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 12th, 2012
Californian Vegetable Farm Goes Solar

Californian Vegetable Farm Goes Solar

Felix Chac Chuo Farms installed a 300 kW solar power system to reduce its carbon footprint

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 12th, 2012
Sunflowers Inspire Innovative Solar Power Plants

Sunflowers Inspire Innovative Solar Power Plants

Sunflower-based innovative layout could be used to improve concentrated solar plants

Cheap Solar-Powered Shower Prevents Illnesses

Cheap Solar-Powered Shower Prevents Illnesses

A solar-powered shower could curb hygiene-related diseases recorded in poor countries

CES 2012: Solar-Powered Bluetooth Sound System Unveiled

CES 2012: Solar-Powered Bluetooth Sound System Unveiled

Etón Corporation has showcased new Rukus portable speaker system equipped with solar panel

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 9th, 2012
Amazing Disaster-Proof Windows Act Like 'Solar Farms'

Amazing Disaster-Proof Windows Act Like 'Solar Farms'

The windows can harness sunlight and turn it into energy, stored by a battery system

Hybrid Marine Solar Cells for More Green Power

Hybrid Marine Solar Cells for More Green Power

The solar-wave unit is expected to be more efficient than wind farms and PV arrays

Eco-Friendly School Built with Mud and Bamboo

Eco-Friendly School Built with Mud and Bamboo

The award-winning school relies on solar power and unconventional green materials

 
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