Collaborate Disseminate
When combing through the history of technological innovation, we often find that pinning down a given inventor of something can be tricky. [Foeke Postma] at Bellingcat shows us that even …read more Continue reading The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Inventor
A prerequisite for photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies to work efficiently is as direct an exposure to the electromagnetic radiation from the sun as possible. Since dust …read more Continue reading Giving Solar Power’s Mortal Enemies a Dusting Without Wasting Water
It probably goes without saying that solar panels need to be pointed at the sun for optimal performance. The tricky bit is that the sun has a funny habit of …read more Continue reading 2023 Hackaday Prize: A Reinvented Solar Tracker
Solar panels are a special kind of magic — turning light into useful electrical energy. However, they don’t work nearly as well when they’re covered in dust, dirt, and grime. …read more Continue reading Self-Cleaning Tech Could Help Solar Panels Keep Efficiency Up
E-bikes can replace car trips for some people, and adding a solar panel can make the fun last longer. [Luke] did some heavy modifications to his RadWagon to make it …read more Continue reading Solar Powered E-bike Replaces Car Trips
Ebikes are slowly taking the place of many cars, especially for short trips. Most ebikes can take riders at least 16 kilometers (10 miles) without too much effort, at a …read more Continue reading Ebike Charges in the Sun
When it comes to renewable energy, there are many great sources. Whether it’s solar, wind, or something else, though, we need a lot of it. Factories around the globe are …read more Continue reading Dead Solar Panels Are The Hottest New Recyclables
If you want to read about a low-tech approach to solar cells invented — and forgotten — 40 years before Bell Labs announced the first practical silicon solar cell, we …read more Continue reading Solar Power Goes Back to 1910 Tech
There’s been a movement in architecture over the past couple of decades to help tie together large urban developments with plant life and greenery. We’ve seen a few buildings, and …read more Continue reading Green Roofs Could Help Improve Solar Panel Efficiency
They say once you start using twin monitors on the desktop, you’ll never want to go back. It’s even worse when you upgrade to three or more. However, it can …read more Continue reading Solar Display Case is a Portable Triple Monitor Setup