The first solar cell made entirely out of carbon has been created by researchers from Stanford University. This technological breakthrough is offering the possibility of cheap, practical alternatives to the sometimes rather expensive materials used in current solar cells. “Carbon has the potential to deliver high performance at a … [continued]
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says that climate change is his top consideration this election season. As Bloomberg helps his city recover from Superstorm Sandy — one of nearly two dozen extreme weather events costing more than $1 billion since last year — he says that it has influenced his decision to vote for Barack Obama: […]
According to EIA’s new survey-based estimate of total solar capacity, total on-grid photovoltaic (PV) capacity nearly doubled in 2011, led by particularly strong growth in both utility-scale PV and commercial sector PV capacity. Although 2011 was a record year for solar PV growth, solar PV capacity has consistently grown over … [continued]
Mass transit isn’t just good for the environment and your wallet (currently, savings from taking transit equal $9,934 a year for the average American) — it also positively impacts your health. Check out this infographic below from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Public Health website for nifty facts on … [continued]
The benefits of electric cars are not just economical and environmental. They offer convenience benefits as well. Nissan has created an advertisement for its Leaf vehicle which, for example, highlights the convenience of charging in your own home. Check it out, and then check out the article below for more … [continued]
Shares in Australian LED technology developer BluGlass jumped sharply last week after the company announced what it called a “world first” reduction in impurities in its gallium nitrade films. […]
And for a preview of a preview, here are some details on the BMW i4, an electric sport coupe, from sister site Gas2: The BMW i4 coupe could be based on the upcoming BMW i3 all-electric sedan (with optional range extender?) according to a report in French car magazine l’Automobile. … [continued]
In a survey of 100 US cities and municipalities using LED streetlights, 95% report satisfaction with the overall performance of the lights. The 60% savings (or more if you’re on a movie set) in energy and maintenance costs undoubtedly play a role in the LED streetlight satisfaction. PR Newswire reports that … [continued]
Google’s always looking for ways to improve our world, it seems. I recently voted using an absentee ballot since I live overseas, and I sure was happy I did — there was a lot of stuff on my ballot that I was clueless about, but was luckily able to … [continued]
AORA Solar, an innovative Israeli concentrating solar power (CSP) grid solutions developer, has undertaken the re-commissioning of its solar power station in Samar, Israel. Much of the re-commissioning work being undertaken is based on the company’s demonstration project in Almeria, Spain that opened last February. The Samar plant, which opened … [continued]
