Black butterfly wings provide inspiration for superior solar cells
Researchers recently took cues from butterflies to design thin film solar cells that can better absorb light. The...
New concrete roof includes thin-film PV cells to generate power
Digital design and fabrication techniques allowed researchers in Switzerland to create a curvy, super thin concrete...
Solar-powered Ex of In House in New York features all 3D-printed fixtures inside
The 918-square-foot house sits on a 28 acre forested site in Rhinebeck, New York called T2 reserve. It is an experimental...
China’s Hanergy to launch five new solar-powered cars this fall
One of the great ongoing discussions as electric cars gain in popularity revolves around the matter of how to ensure...
Super Thin Solar Panels Crown the Spectacular ‘Green Zero’ Modular Getaway in Italy
The interior relies on a simplistic design, coming to life thanks to accents of color throughout the single bedroom...
Sharp Unveils See-Through Transparent Solar Panels Perfect For Balconies And Windows!
Rooftop solar installations are great for homeowners, or those with eco-conscious landlords - but what about the...
Scientists Create Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Narrower Than Spider Silk!
Scientists from Austria and Japan just announced that they have created micro-thin solar cells that are thinner...
Solar Ivy Building-Integrated Modular Photovoltaic System Grows Bigger & Better
Solar Ivy is a modular and customizable photovoltaic product with a wide range of applications. The "leaf" is roughly...
GE Will Build the United States’ Largest Solar Panel Factory
GE has just announced their plans to build the largest solar panel factory in the U.S. The company will spend 600...
Light Sanctuary: a Field of Solar Ribbons Rises in the Desert
The UAE may be built on profits reaped from its oil-rich sands, but out of the region's vast deserts rises a new...
New Production Process Boosts Cheap Solar Cells’ Efficiency
Photovoltaic solar cells are available in two types -- crystalline silicon cells, which are more efficient but...
Fierce Solar-Powered Eco Tower is Perfect for Hot Climates
This spiraling hollow structure is an exploration into a new prototype for a sustainable tower that may become...
IBM Releases Cheaper, 40% More Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cell
IBM has announced the development of a thin film solar cell with an efficiency of 9.6% - a whopping 40% increase...
Solar Powered iPods & iPhones on the Horizon
Apple may soon be rolling out iPods and other Apple products with thin film solar cells integrated right into the...
Koenigsegg’s Quant Solar Supercar May Hit the Streets Soon
Recently supercar company Koenigsegg revealed that it has obtained a controlling interest in Saab, and according...