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Germany Sets New Solar Record By Meeting Nearly Half of Country’s Weekend Power Demand
Germany fed a whopping 22 gigawatts of solar power per hour into the national grid last weekend, setting a new record by meeting nearly half of the country’s weekend power demand. After the
Students Create Award-Winning Robot That Cleans Solar Panels
Solar panels must be regularly cleaned and maintained in order to keep them operating efficiently and maximize the amount of sunlight they convert into electricity. With this in mind, a group of students
Condo Owners Fight Homeowner Associations For Their Right to Install Solar Power
Do you think homeowners should have the right to install solar panels on their own condos? Many homeowner associations (HOAs) in the United States don’t think so. Even as solar energy becomes
World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Opens in Saudi Arabia
The world’s largest solar thermal plant recently opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new plant is almost double the size of what was previously the largest solar thermal facility (located in Denmark),
Adele’s New Solar-Powered Seaside Home Will Be Rolling In The Green
Leading British singer Adele isn’t just rolling in the deep – she’s also rolling in the green! We found out this morning that the chanteuse will be giving her new seaside home in
Tokyo Institute of Technology Unveils New Facade Decked Out in 4,500 Solar Panels!
Photo: Eiji Hori for Asahi Shimbun The Tokyo Institute of Technology recently unveiled a shiny new shell made of 4,500 solar panels that allow it to use half of the energy of a similarly-sized building.
Solar Installations in the US More Than Doubled in 2011
The US solar industry is gaining some serious ground, according to a new industry report charting a recent spike in solar installations. While big bankruptcies — such as government-backed
NRDC Slams New Apple Campus Design as Car-Dependent Suburban Sprawl
While many of the conversations regarding Apple today will center around the launch of the iPad 3, the Natural Resources Defense Council has taken to its blog to attack the computer giant over its
Systemateks Unveils Solar Powered Modular Eco Bar With Built-in Planters
Canada-based SYSTEMATEKS is a brand based on the idea that the future of design lies in creating systems that allow people to personalize and co-create designs for themselves. The company recently built a
London Designer Creates a Super Futuristic Solar-Powered Concept Car
London designer Omer Sagiv created this solar-powered concept car that looks like it’s straight out of the latest sci-fi movie. The concept car is referred to as the SPV (Solar Power Vehicle)
HOK’s Net Zero “Battery Park” for San Francisco Has an Algae Facade
HOK’s San Francisco office received a jury recognition award for their net-zero “Battery Park” design, which features a remarkable algae facade. A combination of load reduction, waste
Pvilion Unveils an All New Kind of Battery Powered Car Charging Station in Texas
Pvilion has been very busy lately developing flexible energy-harnessing materials for a number of uses including solar powered pavilions and architectural applications. Their latest innovation is a
Solar-Powered Sun Catcher Sculpture Lights Up The Night in Clearwater, FL
A new solar-powered Sun-Catcher lighting installation recently popped up in Clearwater, FL, where it brightens the night using energy from the sun. Part of the city’s Sculpture360 program, the
BP Drops Its Solar Power Division After 40 Years
After 40 years, BP just announced plans to drop its solar power division. The giant oil company has declared their commitment to spending $8 billion on renewable power by 2015, but it will now fill that
Bulletproof Solar-Powered Jo-Mojo Electric Roadster to Hit the Streets Next Year
Estonian auto company Dartz Kombat is known for making the Prombron — basically a bulletproof Hummer on steriods – however they recently announced plans to go ‘green’ by launching
WTARCH Transforms a Small Garage Into a Twisting Multi-Floor Duplex Residence
California’s Montrose Duplex began as a simple garage, housing the client’s electric vehicle and charger. Wanting to turn the structure into a green residence, they turned to WTARCH to make the
INTERVIEW: University of Maryland Wins Big at the 2011 Solar Decathlon
Here at Inhabitat we’re suckers for the Solar Decathlon — the biennial design/build competition in which university design teams from all around the globe battle it out on the National Mall in
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