• Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 6th, 2012
'Plug-N-Play' Solar Panels Available for Smart Homes

'Plug-N-Play' Solar Panels Available for Smart Homes

New solar panels can be attached to any surfaces to supply appliances with green power

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 5th, 2012
Solar-Powered ATMs Installed in Remote Villages

Solar-Powered ATMs Installed in Remote Villages

The green cash machines save up to 90% of the funds otherwise invested in traditional ATMs

Solar-Powered Houses for Eco-Conscious Pets

Solar-Powered Houses for Eco-Conscious Pets

Award-winning cat home is powered by renewables and displays a high-tech presence sensor

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 3rd, 2012
New Technology to Store Sunlight at Dusk

New Technology to Store Sunlight at Dusk

A system of mirrors, steam generators and turbines could offer clean affordable energy

Black Silicon to Revolutionize Solar Industry

Black Silicon to Revolutionize Solar Industry

Black silicon technology will be exploited to make the solar-powered systems profitable

U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan

U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan

US Military operations are relying on biofuel usage and portable, solar-powered gadgets

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 29th, 2011
Jails Go Solar in Merced County, California

Jails Go Solar in Merced County, California

Merced County collaborates with Siemens to install a solar panel array in local jails

Solar-Powered Internet Cafes Sent to African Villages

Solar-Powered Internet Cafes Sent to African Villages

Green computing rooms fight poverty and improve the food security system in Africa

App Monitors the Efficiency of Solar Power Systems

App Monitors the Efficiency of Solar Power Systems

A free app designed for Android indicates the performance of solar power systems

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 23rd, 2011
Solar Bulbs Made from Plastic Bottles Lighten Homes

Solar Bulbs Made from Plastic Bottles Lighten Homes

An eco-friendly project aims to lighten the homes of poor people from the Philippines

  • Green
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 22nd, 2011
Obama Gives the Green Light to Big Renewables Projects

Obama Gives the Green Light to Big Renewables Projects

A 300MV solar project will green up Arizona and a wind farm will be built near San Diego

  • Green
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 21st, 2011
BP Drops Solar Power Projects, Cutting Jobs

BP Drops Solar Power Projects, Cutting Jobs

Even if BP has turned its back on solar power, it will still back wind power and biofuel

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 20th, 2011
Google Invests $94 million (€71.88) in Solar Projects in the US

Google Invests $94 million (€71.88) in Solar Projects in the US

The company wants to invest in four important PV projects developed in California

Teenagers Display Amazing Solar Car

Teenagers Display Amazing Solar Car

Tokyo’s annual Eco Products exhibition has revealed a solar car designed by students

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 17th, 2011
Solar Power Costs Less Than Diesel in India

Solar Power Costs Less Than Diesel in India

Governmental funding could make solar power become India's cheapest source of energy

First Solar-Powered Tanning Salon Opened in California

First Solar-Powered Tanning Salon Opened in California

The owners think the environment is an important element in taking care of ourselves

Solar-Powered Classrooms for Improved Teaching Methods

Solar-Powered Classrooms for Improved Teaching Methods

New project helps bring IT technology one step closer to pupils in developing countries

 
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