The many advantages of solar power are well known to anyone who regularly follows trends of the sustainable energy market. The biggest pro of solar power is its omnipresence and unless you are at the poles or live in an area with constant cloud cover, you
As far as the renewable
energy market of Mexico is concerned, a majority of it is linked to wind power.
But, Grupo Musa, a real estate developer, along with TIJUANA, Mexico & SAN
JOSE, Calif. – SolFocus, Inc. and energy developer Synergy Technologies,
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The sun as a source of infinite energy is well documented. Today, we’re seeing architects, automakers and corporations getting into the business of harnessing the sun’s abundant and powerful energy. PVs, being the most common harvesting tools, are wid
Abu Dhabi’s $600m solar power plant, The Shams 1 is spread over 2.5 kilometers and is expected to generate 100 MW of power annually. The project is the first utility scale, commercial solar power project for Abu Dhabi and the enclosing region. The outco
The coming weeks will mark history for the Swiss sun powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse. After its successful inaugural flight to Paris and Brussels, in 2011, it is now getting ready to make the 48 hour journey between Switzerland to Morocco, after flyin
The generation of clean energy has certainly affected architecture in every respect. Daniel Martín Ferrero, a designer from Madrid who specializes in creating futuristic graphic designs and signage for architecture, has arrived with the concept of the Fr
Advanced nations aren’t the only ones looking towards green energy. Developing countries are also joining the bandwagon with Pakistan investing in solar panels to supplement its energy production. The country isn’t the only one facing an energy crisis. Th
Virtu, a
hybrid solar panel, which at the same time heats water and generates electricity
has been invented by UK renewable company Naked Energy. Richard Boyle, Chief
Engineer Naked Energy, has developed the technology, which combines a
photovoltaic cell
Research is on its way to improve performance of solar photovoltaic cells and bringing down cost is the key issue that needs maximum attention. However, little importance has been given to the arrangements of these cells. Normally, PVs are placed in a fla
Cheng-Tsung Feng’s Solar Cooker is a portable and easy-to-use cooker. It can be set up quickly at any location including refugee camps to heat up water or bake foods. The creator has planned the solar-powered cooker for emergency situations. With two po
