Puerto Rico has been in the news lately after a so-called comedian at a Republican campaign event referred to it as cesspit of human garbage floating in the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly a decade ago, after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, a US president gave Puerto Rico the back of his ... [continued]

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Solar panels between the rails of train tracks is a new idea being tested in Switzerland by start-up Sun-Ways.

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Panasonic in partnership with the Seattle Mariners announced the installation of a solar panel system comprised of 168 Panasonic HIT® Double solar panels at Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners' home ballpark.

Exciting partnership! Bluebird Solar teams up with Bajaj Finance for hassle-free solar panel purchase with zero-cost EMIs. Go green affordably!

At its most basic, Solar Power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity; either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). CSP systems use a combination of lenses/mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area... Read more

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The project aims to significantly reduce the amount of electricity used by PepsiCo’s Little Island facility.

Read more: PepsiCo invests €2.4m in rooftop solar panels at Cork facility

The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building and rooftop solar system that would provide 100% of the electricity needs for their equestrian ranch property.

Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.

A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.

ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to install powerful solar panels

78 solar panels have been installed at the City of Hamilton’s Front Street pump station which is anticipated to “save the City more than $30,000 a year on electricity costs.” A spokesperson said, “This month the City of Hamilton oversaw the installation of 78 solar panels at its Front Street pump station which, it is […]

In this year’s Budget, “$400,000 will be spent to complete the installation of solar panels on several government buildings,” the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. The Government tweeted the graphic below, saying, “Capital funding will be allocated to installation of solar panels on several government buildings, to Forts & historical sites, continuance of […]

BE Solar announced the successful completion of an innovative solar panel project at the Argus Group’s Wesley Street headquarters in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “This 130 Aptos panel system installation marks a signifcant step towards sustainability and energy leadership in Bermuda’s corporate sector. “This initiative, designed with advanced double-sided solar panels that ensure a steady […]

The small town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is one of the only sources of high-purity quartz on Earth, but it has been left battered by the storm's heavy rains

Solar panels are attractive to aquatic insects because they reflect light in a similar way to water, indicates recent research. This has ecological implications, especially if insects lay eggs on the panels. However, if panels are surrounded by white borders and divided by white grids, they are considerably less attractive to the insects.

Video: Team of chemical engineers from Austin are creating solar cells that are light, flexible, efficient and affordable.

Two inventors have built a table-sized, automated factory that can quickly manufacture pocket-sized solar panels that last longer and are cheaper than current p

Months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, French Parliament approves aggressive new commercial building rules.

California approved new rules that require new homes and low-rise apartment buildings to use solar panels starting in 2020.

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500.

Learn how solar panels convert the sun’s rays into energy in this DOE video.

NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn

Even partial shade can dramatically cut an entire solar array's output — but not any more. An award-winning team believes it has the answer.

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.

How Solar Panels Help Green Trains

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.

This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere.

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.

A program in Colorado's Delta County aims to ensure a brighter future for the next generation.

State-owned power provider Synergy records a massive loss, far higher than the $180 million loss forecast over three years, blaming a "challenging energy landscape" and the rapid uptake of rooftop solar.

Solar panels on a shed as part of a power pod at Glenagra Station

For nearly a century, Airstream has been designing campers built for both adventurous forever roamers or big families looking to enjoy summer time trips together. Now, the iconic camper brand has just introduced its latest concept, which is geared towards sustainable travelers of all types. The 2020 Atlas Camper features a solar-paneled rooftop and an ultra luxurious living space.[...]

On top of fires at Amazon and Walmart facilities, Tesla may have problems with residential power systems, a much bigger part of its sputtering solar business.

A state of emergency has been declared in Hungary where four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in

A new study says yes, but luckily the fix is simple.

The blocks could be part of the architecture of a building, generating more power than just rooftop panels.

While the world chases solar generating windows, we see how to do solar generating walls.

Fortunately, that's not the only change in their building regulations.

Instead of an exciting adventure, we got a road not taken.

The Echmiadzin Cathedral complex in Armenia is one of 12 spiritual destinations that are becoming more sustainable.

Solar power is a wonderful thing but the benefits are not evenly distributed.

Stanford scientists figure out a way to get hydrogen out of seawater. Does this matter?