In a clear sign of things to come, the state of Arizona is set to host a gigantic 2.4 megawatt solar installation on the roof of a food warehouse packed with energy-gobbling refrigerated space. The property owner, Cowley Companies, Inc., is apparently looking to give itself a serious edge in … [continued]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/dgQiE2uhVLo&hl=en_US&fs=1&] PlanetSolar is the largest solar-powered boat in the world. And it is now set to go on a voyage around the world. The boat is 31 meters (101.7 feet) long and 15 meters (49.2 feet) wide and is fully powered by solar panels. It can carry up to 50 … [continued]
Suniva, an Atlanta-based startup, has recently developed solar cells that can achieve 20 percent efficiency. Unlike other high-efficiency cells, Suniva is using low-cost processes that will make their solar cells cost-competitive with conventional sources of electricity.
