Nanostructured plastic solar cells could be put into use on a broad scale. As a start, they could be incorporated into purses or backpacks to charge cellular phones or mp3 players, but eventually they could make in important contribution to the electrical power supply. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A new energy concept called a solar tower could generate enough electricity for 200,000 homes. Looking like a giant smokestack, it would release no noxious fumes — just sun-heated air. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

US researchers have found a way to make efficient silicon-based solar cells that are flexible enough to be rolled around a pencil and transparent enough to be used to tint windows on buildings or cars. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Veranda Solar is readying a solar panel that is able to be plugged into a standard home outlet, putting power directly into the system, where duplex plugs are the norm. And it can cost as little as $600. picked by mattgup 9 months ago

"In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn't shine." picked by ybcool 1 year ago

Seems an obvious solution.

Gigantic satellites orbiting the Earth, equipped with solar cells, could collect enough energy from the sun every year to power the world seven times over.

This is not science fiction. This is our future. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

According to IBM’s annual “Next Five in Five” report, thin-film solar cells will be embedded in driveways, sidewalks, paint, rooftop, and windows within 5 years. picked by Nateebiinature 12 months ago

It turns out wind power, solar power and lunar power are not the only possible renewable energy sources for our future. Dirt power might be next. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Solar power is improving and some of the projects using solar are pretty awesome and surprising. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

John Hutton, Business Secretary has announced plans to build 7000 offshore wind turbine generators in the next 12 years, increasing the amount of energy generated from wind 30 times. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Ever wondered just how much surface area you would need to supply the entire world with all of its power needs using only energy collected from solar panels? Luckily for us the Land Art Generator Initiative have done all the math.

A related link in the article shows an alternative map based on offshore wind power. picked by Bingo 2 months ago

Mitsubishi Electric Corp and IHI Corp have agreed to work with several companies, to develop technology for a solar station in space. It will take about $21 billion to fund this Japanese project and about 20 years to try to make it happen.That is a lot of time and money. picked by kakana 3 months ago

Converting livestock manure into a domestic renewable fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to three per cent of North America’s entire consumption needs and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A simple sheet of glass coated with dye could be enough to cut the costs of solar power. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

A German-led consortium may spend $555 billion to build a huge solar farm in North Africa and ship the electricity back to Europe picked by kakana 5 months ago

This solar powered laptop features powerful batteries that are recharged by wide Solar Panel attached to the computer. picked by thinkpozzitive 2 years ago

A New Jersey resident generates and stores all the power he needs with solar panels and hydrogen... picked by eyanna7 1 year ago

Denmark, a world leader in wind energy production and consumption, has built the world’s largest offshore wind park in the North Sea as it aims to generate 75 percent of its electricity needs with wind power by 2025. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

World First "solar light energy" Handphone picked by 1fcuk 3 years ago

The team of engineers and scientists has embarked on the building of its 98-foot long vessel, dubbed Planet Solar, in Kiel, Germany. The boat's power will come from the 5,000 square feet of solar panels, about the size of two tennis courts, covering its broad deck. When the sun is shining bright above, they will convert 23 percent of the sun's rays to energy -- six percent more than average solar ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago