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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
We like to build things using real parts. But we do think the more you can model using tools like LTSpice, the less time you can spend going down dead …read more Continue reading Photovoltaic Cells in LTSpice
Dutch company Lightyear has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first production-ready solar car. The Lightyear 0 is a family sedan with 5 sq m (53.8 sq ft) of solar panels built in, capable of generating up to 70 km (44 miles) of charge-free drivin… Continue reading Lightyear 0 production solar car could run for months without charging
German automotive startup Sono Motors has announced that 37 series-validation prototypes are being produced to take the Sion solar electric family car through validation and certification, ahead of planned series production in 2023.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Sion solar electric car begins pre-production validation and certification
Ordinarily, water is used to clean off the layer of dust that continuously accumulates on solar panels. In arid regions, however, doing so can be challenging. A new system addresses this problem, by substituting electrostatic repulsion for water.Contin… Continue reading Electrostatic tech could keep solar panels dust-free in arid regions
In order to keep running at peak efficiency, solar panels regularly have to be cleaned of accumulated dust and other debris. Such panels can often be difficult to reach, though, which is why the Helios system uses not one but two drones to get the job … Continue reading Automated solar-panel-cleaning system doubles down on drones
While solar farms are a great source of green energy, many people don’t like the fact that they occupy land which could otherwise be utilized for agriculture or housing. A new project is exploring an alternative, by placing solar panels over canals tha… Continue reading Project Nexus aims to cover California canals with solar panels
In remote desert locations, at least two things are likely to be lacking: an electrical grid, and a source of water for agriculture. An experimental new system addresses both problems, by combining photovoltaic panels with an absorbent hydrogel.Continu… Continue reading Hybrid system produces electricity and irrigation water in the desert
Heating and cooling buildings is a major consumer of energy, especially older ones that weren’t built with modern energy efficiencies in mind. Now, engineers at Fraunhofer Institute have developed a modular facade powered by solar panels that can heat … Continue reading Modular building facade heats and cools rooms with solar power
Solar panels continuously accumulate dust, dirt and other debris, plus they’re often located atop tall buildings or in remote areas – this means that they need to be cleaned, but doing so is difficult. That’s why a drone-based setup is now being develo… Continue reading New system will use drones to clean hard-to-reach solar panels