New North African solar farms could send 4.5 gigawatts of energy to Europe
The age-old plan to power Europe with solar farms in North Africa and the Middle East may finally become a reality....
France aims to become the first country to ban all fossil fuel production
To meet its carbon neutral goal by 2050, the French government plans to phase out all oil and gas production in...
Japan's new mushroom solar farms produce sustainable energy and food
Japan's agricultural sector could find a much-needed boost with an innovative approach to growing that combines...
UK government to install solar on 800,000 low-income houses
Investing in solar doesn’t just benefit the environment, it can also add some cushion to your wallet through...
Incredible Algae Dome absorbs sun and CO2 to produce superfood and oxygen
Industrial agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - but what if there was a way to sustainably...
Tesla begins production of solar roof tiles in Buffalo, New York
It’s official! Tesla has started producing solar roof tiles at its factory in Buffalo, New York. Several hundred...
Florida power company scraps nuclear project, will pursue solar power instead
A controversial nuclear project won't be moving forward in Florida. Power company Duke Energy Florida filed a proposed...
Meet the solar-powered electric motorhome we've all been waiting for
Tesla and Cummins are making waves right now with their new electric-powered semi trucks, but one other long-range...
Solar roof tiles help power this secondary school in rural Kenya
Schools in rural Kenya often suffer through frequent power outages, and energy from the national grid can be expensive....
Score one of 4 Voltaic Converter solar backpacks in Inhabitat’s Back to School Contest
With summer coming to a close, it's back-to-school time for many students - but it doesn't have to be a drag. We've...
sCarabane: a self-sufficient expanding caravan powered by the sun and wind
Green camping is about to get a lot more glamorous. Green Cat Technologies just unveiled the sCarabane, a self-sufficient...
Every home in this UK neighborhood is its own power plant
An experimental neighborhood in the U.K. is on a mission to show that smart design can make a big difference when...
New Tesla Powerpack system to offer energy savings of 40-50%
Tesla has pioneered massive battery storage projects this year, such as a 396 Powerpack facility in Southern California....
9 incredible pod homes to help you win at off-grid living
If your #lifegoals include living off the grid in some stunning locale, then check this out: we've rounded up the...
Audi's new solar-roofed car expected by the end of 2017
The idea of a solar-powered car has been floating around for years, with many little-known companies promising...
