Plant-Inspired Technology Makes Solar Cells Store Energy

Technology inspired by plant photosynthesis, allows solar cells to store energy for weeks, eliminating the need of batteries. Everyone is getting a bit tired of...
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Giant Floating Solar Farms: Japan’s Newest Energy Source

After the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan embraced renewable energy, especially solar energy. One thing Japan lacks in particular though is viable land to...

Beta.ray – Spherical Collector That Combines Photovoltaic and Thermal Power

Beta.ray, a transparent spherical solar energy collector with inbuilt tracking system, can harvest both solar energy and thermal power simultaneously, generating output regardless of...
Fatima Al Kaabi invents solar bag that can charge electronic gadgets, power lights and fan for trekkers

13 Year-Old Fatima-Al-Kaabi Invents Solar Bag for Trekkers

13-year-old Fatima Al Kaabi of UAE has invented a solar bag that can charge electronic gadgets, supply power to lights and a fan for...
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New Solar Cell Fabric Charges Your Devices While You Wear It

Using perovskite, scientists have come up with a way to potentially create solar cell thread which could be used to create chargeable fabric. Scientists around...

MIT Study: Solar Panels are Now Capable of Powering The World

Researchers from the MIT claim that current solar power technologies are sophisticated and efficient enough to power the future- what lacks is a financial...

SolarMill – Hybrid Wind and Solar Power Generator Hits the Market

The SolarMill hybrid technology that combines solar and wind power generation in a single unit goes on sale across the US. Rooftop solar is undoubtedly...
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Aussie Team Tries to Bring Solar Power to African Villages

Approximately 400 million people in India lack access to electricity. However, initiatives from an enthusiatic organisation of young and bright minds are readily addressing...
Solar light Caps to Homeless Nepalese

Donate: Solar Light Caps for the Homeless Nepal Earthquake Victims

To help the homeless Nepalese, who survived the massive earthquakes, restore and rebuild their lives, 2C Light Company is collecting funds to send solar...

Solar-Powered Proposal For World’s Largest Tram Network

Trams provide a viable alternative to buses and other transportation modes when addressing direct atmospheric and noise pollution in major cities. Many people disregard a...