A team of Austrian and Japanese researchers have announced that they’ve succeeded in creating micro thin solar cells that are thinner than the strand of spider silk. The revolutionary thin film device consists of electrodes on plastic foil and measures
Traffic Management System of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) with the recent improvements has made it safe and faster for the drivers to reach their destinations on time. Over one thousand solar powered SpeedInfo Vehicle Radar sensors have been p
Roofing of sports arenas is an ideal place to implant solar cells to produce large amount of power. The energy gathered can be used to power up the dressing rooms, corridors and even the floodlights of the stadiums. The Brazilian government is working tow
It is sad to see how most of Africa and South East Asia has not yet turned towards solar energy in a more aggressive and proactive fashion. Considering the abundant and perennial sunshine in both the regions along with wide areas that are either poorly co
Owning a solar powered car is well and good considering the eco friendly aspects but what is really needed are solar charging stations. In order to EVs to be truly viable, sufficient recharging areas need to be set up. The lack of stations is one of the m
We’ve covered many inspiring stories revolving around solar power over the past several months. All minds behind the projects all share one common aspect; to think and go green. It is this belief that has fueled awareness among the masses about the impo
Qatar’s problem of water scarcity is increasing every day. The country’s water consumption is stated to be one of the highest in the world at approximately 310 liters per person each day. In view of the scarcity, the government and the Qatar Environme
Solar energy seems to be getting on the minds of the designers who are always looking for ways to use this abundant energy to power vehicles. We’ve seen designers come up with sustainable cars and buses that are powered by renewable solar energy for a t
Renowned Japanese automobile manufacturer, Honda, recently lifted the curtains off its Solar Hydrogen Station at Saitama Prefectural Office. Located in Tokyo, the station will serve as a platform for producing, storing and dispensing hydrogen fuel. The co
If you want a little solar charger for your smartphone or a solar bulb that will help you in the backyard, then many of those are available with new ones coming forth every day. But units like the ones Kyocera is offering are not going to be launched all
