A new concentrating solar power system based on the “whispering gallery” effect could shrink CSP plants down to rooftop size — and 3-D print them, too.
Having dominated the 20th century with its oil reserves, Abu Dhabi is set to lead the 21st century in three other critical resources.
A new space solar power venture aims to compete with fossil fuels — and Earth-based solar and wind could be in the crosshairs, too.
Shades of Captain Kirk, Stanford researchers have developed a new rooftop coating that sucks heat out of buildings and beams it into outer space.
The US Navy is all over space solar power, so yes it really is a real thing and no, the Navy hasn’t suddenly lost its way to the ocean. One key advantage of generating solar power from space is the idea that it can be transmitted to remote locations where … [continued]
Along with the well-known enemies of solar cell efficiency such as dust and pollen, a known unknown recently popped up when researchers began to realize that traces of residue left over from the manufacturing process can reduce the efficiency of solar cells, long before they are exposed to the harsh … [continued]
A new super-smart, see-through window can generate clean electricity, keep interior spaces cool and defrost itself, all while letting daylight come through.
Tidal energy innovators are racing to harness renewable energy generated by the powerful force of the Moon on the oceans of the Earth.
The US Army Corps of Engineers is taking a closeup look at sporty new electric vehicles for disaster response and humanitarian aid.
The Pentagon is expanding its renewable energy efforts to include grid-wide decarbonization as well as on-site renewable resources.
