solar energy

California Wildfire Smoke Causes Drop in Solar Energy Production

California wildfire smoke hindered the state's solar energy production, with a drop of nearly a third this month.

Solar Battery With Record Breaking Efficiency Ratings To Launch Soon

Researchers from Kaneko corp have improved a new solar cell which has taken over all the earlier records of energy efficiency; know more here

Australia Becomes The First Country To Trade Solar Energy In The Digital Market

Australia is the first country in the world to implement this type of energy. Australia is coming up with a new technology that will help the people to make money off the burning hot sun.

SolPad Mobile Makes Clean Electricity On The Go

SunCulture Solar is reshaping the way people perceive solar energy. With the introduction of SolPad Mobile, it makes solar energy portable and more usable.

More Countries Are Turning To Solar Energy As It Is Cheaper Than Coal

The world is seeking ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuel. Solar energy is the best and the cheapest alternative to replace coal.

Chile Is Going Big on Solar Power

First, free education, and now solar energy. Chile is fast becoming a people- and environment-friendly nation.

Ecocapsules News 2015: Egg-Shaped Home Allows People to Live Off the Land

New egg-shaped ecocapsules power themselves with solar and wind technology, as well as collecting rain water.

Chilean University Students Create First-Ever Solar Village, Open to the Public in April

Chilean university students created the first-ever solar village in Latin America, as a part of the Build Solar 2015 (Construye Solar) competition.

Solar-Powered Plane Embarks on Historic Five-Month Trip Around the World

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft departed from an airstrip in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, early Monday morning for a five month long trip around the world.

World Cup 2014 Brazil Introduces Chinese Solar Energy Company to Power Soccer Stadiums, Efforts to Expand in Latin America

The FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil has plenty of recognizable partners and sponsors including Adidas, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Sony and Visa. The international soccer tournament, however, has one sponsor unfamiliar with most spectators: Yingli Solar.

Solar Panel & Roads? Electrical Engineer Introduces New Solar-Powered Roadways

After an Idaho couple thought of the idea to transform America's roads and highways into a solar powered system -- similar to miniature speed tracks children play with on their living room floors -- Scott and Julie Brusaw's years of research now require funding to complete their Solar Roadways project.

Arizona, California Tap into Solar Energy Even When the Sun Doesn't Shine, Will Mexico Follow Suit?

While solar power is nothing new, maintaining solar power when the sun doesn't shine is another approach that is being implemented in both Arizona and California.
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