Low cost solar energy: thanks to organic solar cells

Cost has been the main factor inhibiting large scale use of solar energy, an abundant and clean form of energy.  A large portion of this cost goes for solar panels that contain photovoltaic cells necessary for converting the sun’s energy into a usable form...

15 Photovoltaics Solar Power Innovations You Must See

They aren't kidding; if you like solar and renewable energy, check these out, solar is busting loose all over the place!"1) Thin Film Solar Record: 19.9% Efficiency2) CoolEarth Inflatable Solar Balloons3) Sunrgi...

Why isn't solar hot water sexy?

Solar hot water is the red headed step child of the clean energy world. You would think something associated with hot showers could bring the sexy back after the technology usage peaked in the late 70's and early 80's. However our increasing digital immersion and electric...

Landmark Solar Project Takes Cues from Nature

Cornwall, England - One of the most unusual sustainable buildings in the world, designed on nature's architecture and generating energy from daylight, was launched last week in a light show at the Eden Project in Cornwall. True to the Eden Project's principles, the...

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