New Material Could Double Output Of Solar Panels
Researchers at Lehigh University say they have found a way to make solar panels that are much more efficient that today’s panels.
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Debunking The “Dirty” Solar Panels And Battery Myth
Solar panels and residential storage batteries are accused of having huge amounts of embedded carbon. The truth is quite the opposite.
Chemistry, Not Electronics, Will Help Solar Reach Its Full Potential
The answer isn’t tech, it’s chem.
Tesla Takes a 9400 Mile, Solar-powered Road Trip
Earth day weekend? Must be time for an epic electric road trip!
Recycling News: Fraunhofer ISE Invents Process For Solar Panels
Fraunhofer ISE has developed a process for recycling the silicon in old solar panels.
New Circuit Board Can Charge 400 Volt EV Batteries With Solar Panels
Clever engineering makes it possible to charge electric car batteries with solar panels.
Clean Renewable Energy Is No Longer A Novelty In Everyday Life
A new report on renewables across the last decade points to real progress toward a clean energy future.
Energy Towers: Behind The R&D Funding Pleas & Hype
Recently energy towers have been back in the hype cycle, specifically the misnamed Solar Wind Energy Tower. How do they stand up to scrutiny? Well, there are numerous good reasons why they don’t appear to make much sense, but there’s one overwhelming piece of evidence that appears at the bottom … [continued]
How to Pick a Solar Power Installer
Solar energy has been around for decades, but its popularity has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. Solar power is popping up in more and more conversations, in news articles and on the Web. The popularity of renewable energy is reminiscent of the dot-com boom of … [continued]
Does Solar Power Make Sense?
This is the question I have been getting recently. It is usually asked of me by a potential customer after I’ve laid out the potential for the solar energy system to cut a good chunk of their electrical bill. My short answer is the same every time: “It always make … [continued]
