Stacking Solar Cells Is A Neat Trick To Maximise Efficiency

Solar power is already cheap and effective, and it’s taking on a larger role in supplying energy needs all over the world. The thing about humanity, though, is that we …read more Continue reading Stacking Solar Cells Is A Neat Trick To Maximise Efficiency

Tesla driver builds folding rooftop array for parked solar charging

For the last couple of years, Omid Sadeghpour has been working on a fold-out solar array for his Tesla Model Y, which he reckons can get him up to 20 miles of range per day without plugging in. Now he’s moving to an improved Beta2 version.Continue Read… Continue reading Tesla driver builds folding rooftop array for parked solar charging

Quantum dot solar cells break efficiency record, silicon in its sights

One of the most promising, emerging solar cell technologies has received a major efficiency boost. Engineers at UNIST in South Korea have created quantum dot solar cells with a world record efficiency of 18.1%.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, ScienceT… Continue reading Quantum dot solar cells break efficiency record, silicon in its sights

Solar Chimneys: Viable Energy Solution Or A Lot Of Hot Air?

We think of the power we generate as coming from all these different kinds of sources. Oil, gas, coal, nuclear, wind… so varied! And yet they all fundamentally come down …read more Continue reading Solar Chimneys: Viable Energy Solution Or A Lot Of Hot Air?

Orbital reflectors could boost solar energy around dusk and dawn

Power demand spikes in the early morning and later evening, when solar arrays can’t help. But researchers in Scotland say orbital launch costs are getting so cheap that giant space-based reflectors could soon be a viable way to power these timeslots.Co… Continue reading Orbital reflectors could boost solar energy around dusk and dawn

Solar Generator Mars Bot stores electricity by moving with the sun

Portable photovoltaic systems are great for generating electricity while off the grid, but constantly moving them to keep them in the sunlight can be a hassle. Jackery’s Solar Generator Mars Bot offers a solution to that problem, as it moves itself.Con… Continue reading Solar Generator Mars Bot stores electricity by moving with the sun

Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy

There’s a growing trend for designing greenery filled airports, providing passengers with a more pleasant traveling experience. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s new Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru follows other examples like the Je… Continue reading Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy