Solar Power
Diffus’ Chic Solar-Power Bag Flaunts Its Photovoltaic Panels
Louis Vuitton and Chanel may have there trademark logos, but solar power is doing them one up by flaunting its photovoltaic panels as a symbol and source of power. Diffus designed the
Steven Holl Unveils Solar Powered Doctorate’s Building At The National University of Colombia
Loving pretty much everything Steven Holl does, we were excited to see the the architect’s preliminary concept designs for the new Doctorate’s Building at the National University of Colombia
A Solar-Powered Chicken Coop That Old MacDonald Would Be Proud Of
Urban chickens have an elegant new housing option thanks to this awesome solar-powered coop we came across this week at ICFF. RAAD studio from New York City has taken a departure from its usual style to
Solar Impulse Sun-Powered Plane Successfully Completes First International Flight
The totally solar powered Solar Impulse aircraft made its maiden international flight across Europe today, piloted by Andre Borschberg. Slowly but surely, the aircraft flew from western Switzerland and
Chevy Volt Factory’s New Solar Array Is Green, But Does It Save Green?
As part of its SolarCurrents program to encourage energy customers to install enough solar arrays to produce 15 megawatts of green electricity in southeast Michigan, Detroit Edison has invested $3 million
Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Serves Up Sun-Cooked Meals This Summer!
This year’s Milan Furniture Fair offered an unforgettable green dining experience – a meal entirely cooked by the sun! Sponsored by the Finnish beer company Lapin Kulta, the Solar Kitchen
New Jersey Toys “R” Us is Building the Largest Solar Roof in the United States
It seems like Geoffrey the Giraffe has eco-sensibilities — Toys “R” Us has just announced that it will team up with Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG) to build the largest U.S.
Solar Mosaic Sells $100 Solar Tiles to Bring Renewable Energy to Oakland, CA
This new solar initiative is stirring up a storm in Oakland, California. Solar Mosaic is a social community project with a difference, helping to create a more sustainable energy source while bringing in
Impulse Solar Car To Compete in 1800-Mile World Solar Challenge
Engineering students at Berkeley have spent thousands of hours building the new Impulse Solar Car, which will compete in the 1800-mile World Solar Challenge across Australia in October. The design still
HyperSolar Increases Solar Efficiency By 300% With Magnifying Film
One of the reasons that the solar power industry has yet to dominate the energy market is due to its relatively low efficiency. However, that could soon change with HyperSolar’s magnifying film,
Eton’s Soulra XL Solar Powered iPod Dock is Ready to Pre-order for Summer Beach Fun
With picnic weather finally arriving, and beach weather looming, Eton has made their new solar powered boombox available for pre-order. With the Soulra XL, you can share your iPod tunes with your beach
China Doubles 2020 Solar Power Target to 50 GW
China just announced that it has more than doubled its target goal for solar power generation over the next decade in an effort to decrease dependency on nuclear power in light of the recent crisis in
Vashon Island Cabin Creates an Energy Efficient Family Retreat from the City
Who doesn’t love a quiet country escape after a long week in the urban mix? Surrounded by nature and stunning views, one lucky family in Washington has found itself with a stylish escape
New Solar-Thermal Flat Panels Are Eight Times More Efficient than Existing Technology
A team of researchers from Boston College and MIT have developed a hybrid flat panel that is capable of producing electricity from the sun’s rays as well as hot water for thermal energy. The
Affordable Accommodation for the Eco-Conscious Traveller in Buenos Aires
If you’re an eco-conscious traveller planning to visit Buenos Aires on a tight budget, don’t worry, you don’t have to leave your green lifestyle behind. The Eco-Pampa Hostel located in
Breakthrough Invisibility Cloak Will Help Develop More Efficient Solar Cells
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, working in the new field of transformation optics, have created an invisibility cloak that could lead to more efficient solar cells. The
Prius-Powered Roller Coaster is Made Up of Toyota Parts
Toyota and Pittsburgh-based Deeplocal have teamed up to create a Prius-powered hybrid roller coaster. The idea was to see if the car’s braking energy could be harvested to power other parts of a theme
The Netherlands to Pave Roads with Solaroad Solar Panels
In addition to being one of the most bike-friendly places in Europe, the Netherlands is about to make their bike lanes even more green — by paving them with solar panels. The initiative is part of a
Pakistan to Build First On-Grid Electrical System Powered by Solar
Despite the hot climate, Pakistan has never really embraced solar power, instead always opting to invest heavily in nuclear technology. However it seems that all that is about to change on the heels of
Solar-Powered Car Wash Springs up in Stamford, CT
Considering how much water it takes to clean your car, you may not think car washes are all that environmentally friendly — however one man is aiming to change all that. Gregg Mercede, owner of the
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