The cost of solar power has fallen 25% in just five months
The future is looking sunny for solar as the clean, renewable energy source gets cheaper - and fast. In just five...
Land Art Generator Initiative Santa Monica winners address California's energy needs and drought
[gallery_extend] Teams from all around the world competed in the competition, and the first place winners...
SolPad residential solar panels come with built-in battery storage and an inverter
SunCulture Solar recently unveiled their SolPad, a 100-percent-integrated solar panel that aims to give more control...
California's BrightSource Energy inks deal for massive new solar farm in China
As part of the country’s ongoing bid to invest in renewable energy, China’s state-run utility this week inked...
World’s largest airport-based solar farm makes creative use of land to generate clean energy
[gallery_extend] A few other airport-based solar farms exist, but none are as massive as the IND Solar...
Abu Dhabi bid sets astounding new low price for solar power
Just one month after the price of solar power in Chile dropped to half the cost of coal, a new record low price...
World's first piloted solar-powered helicopter lifts off in Maryland
University of Maryland students continue to soar with alternatively-powered aircraft. Their solar-powered helicopter,...
Tesla to install world’s largest backup battery for the city of Los Angeles
In the latest development to solidify Tesla’s position as more than just a luxury electric car maker, the California-based...
General Motors announces plans to switch to 100% renewable energy
General Motors just announced an ambitious plan to power all of its global operations with 100 percent renewable...
Sweden's legendary ICEHOTEL taps solar power to stay open year-round
The sparkling, chilly beauty of northern Sweden’s ICEHOTEL brings in thousands of visitors each year, only to...
New Swiss solar panel doubles the efficiency of residential systems
As if to prove the sheer speed at which solar panel technology is evolving, a startup called Insolight has created...
Solar-powered yacht sails silently for a cleaner, greener eco-tourism experience
Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it...
Giant paper boats use holographic photovoltaic cells to boost California coral growth
A team from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania envisions a bold new world where giant paper boats float off Santa Monica...
New solar-powered Massachusetts college center is as green as a building can be
[gallery_extend] Kern Center functions as a hub for student life with a "community living room" and cafe,...
Gaza Strip students build solar-powered car to help battle fuel crisis
The Gaza Strip in Palestine is faced with diesel and electricity shortages that lead to blackouts and major transportation...
