Are ultra-thin solar cells the future of solar energy?
According to the American Institute of Physics, a new ultra-thin solar cell technology could help with the creation...
Pauline van Dongen unveils backpack made with 'energy harvesting textile'
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has made a name for herself designing wearable technology and now she's back...
New Enphase solar inverters could power homes without batteries even if the grid goes down
Most residential solar energy inverters shut off for safety reasons if the grid powers down - something that happened...
This high-tech solar funnel allows plants to grow deep underground
The innovative team behind NYC's Low Line have designed advanced solar technology that allows plant life to thrive...
This house made of drought-felled wood is a water-saving wonder
California's extreme droughts are so dire that students at UC Davis have designed an impressive solar-powered home...
This little light-reflecting robot fills your home with sunlight all day long
Do you wish your home had more natural light? You're in luck - Solenica just unveiled a little robot named Caia...
Australian company lands $12M to print batteries on solar panels
Solar arrays can put a serious dent in your electricity bill, however the cost of installing a photovoltaic system...
Flexible new solar panel is almost 80% lighter than traditional panels
Solar panels just got a lot slimmer. Zhengrong Shi, a.k.a. the Sun King, is now marketing eArche, a super flexible,...
Swiss pilot plans to fly solar airplane to the edge of space
It might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but a Swiss pilot is preparing to fly to the edge of space in...
Sunflare's new ultra-thin solar "wallpaper" can stick to any surface
Imagine being able to tape thin, affordable solar cells anywhere: the top of a trailer, the side of a building,...
Bill Nye the Science Guy backs revolutionary solar company
One of the coolest guys in science, Bill Nye is turning his attention to new solar technology that could cut the...
Masdar/MIT solar cell makes a grab for world record with 35% efficiency and lower cost
A joint effort between MIT and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology may have cracked the code on one of the...
Five solar-powered charging benches to be installed in NYC
The Soofa test benches will not only help people recharge their electronics while out and about, but will also...
You're invited to check out the Lowline Lab's new underground park testing ground
The long-awaited Lowline Lab will soon be open to the public! A precursor to the Lowline, which would be the...
Olafur Eliasson launches a gorgeous and affordable handheld solar phone charger
The Little Sun Charge is the follow-up design to Eliasson and Ottesen’s successful Little Sun solar-powered LED...
