Image credit: Bernd Sieker, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Does installing commercial rooftop solar PV (with the dark-colored PV cells) negate the effect of painting that same roof white to alleviate the "heat island" effect in

A new solar-power kit from BRIGHT Products is like the Swiss Army Knife of solar gadgets.

A new generation of succesful for-profit, mission-driven businesses are serving energy-hungry communities across the globe.

Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones.

Groups working in developing regions could use solar-powered 3D printers to make tools, lab supplies and more on the go.

The large solar-powered box will help farmers get more food to the market for selling.

The technology could save countless lives.

The idea that the US electricity grid could be knocked out for 1.5 years is a bit shocking. But that's what the agency in charge of protecting it has revealed.

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.

Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.

By combining solar PV, solar thermal, and a heat exchanger, Desolenator has developed a low-cost portable water purifier and desalination device powered by renewable energy.

The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia...

An ice cream cart uses solar panels to power its refrigeration unit.

A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.

Access to affordable capital is one of the biggest challenges for expanding a young industry. For solar in Africa, crowdfunding is helping to change that

New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside.

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Designed by an innovative 19-year-old, the Sun Saluter relies on a basic water clock to rotate solar panels.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is

It's boxy, aluminum exterior hides a cushy bed, and a convenient galley kitchen -- all powered by the sun.

If you dream of testing the limits of solar powered mobility, but don't have the DIY gene, here is someone who can help

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.

Rob Cotter used to build expensive sports cars. Now he makes vehicles that are much, much cooler.

The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone.

I'll say it again, renewables are taking off much faster than anyone expected.

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House.

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.

The competition between the hottest solar homes in the nation at the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC has been heating up all week and the winners will finally be announced tomorrow. Green design experts will be judging these student-built houses

The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great.

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.

Considering going solar? Consider what SunPower is up to right now. Demand Better Solar™. Ask for SunPower.

They are bigger! More powerful! Easier to install! And there is a huge market for this right now.

Considering going solar? Consider what SunPower is up to right now. Demand Better Solar™. Ask for SunPower.

The fully integrated solution delivers 70 percent more energy to consumers with 70 percent fewer visible parts, designed and engineered by SunPower.

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Состоялся релиз свободного дистрибутива OpenIndiana 2020.04, пришедшего на смену бинарному дистрибутиву OpenSolaris, развитие которого было прекращено компанией Oracle. OpenIndiana предоставляет пользователю рабочее окружение, построенное на базе свежего среза кодовой базы проекта Illumos. Непосредственно разработка технологий OpenSolaris продолжается проектом Illumos, в котором развивается ядро, сетевой стек, файловые системы, драйверы, а также базовый набор пользовательских системных утилит и библиотек. Для загрузки сформировано три вида iso-образов - серверная редакция с консольными приложениями (725 Мб), минимальная сборка (377 Мб) и сборка с графическим окружением MATE (1.5 Гб).

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Strange orbits of distant space rocks have been used to infer that the solar system has an unseen ninth planet, but those orbits may be less strange than we thought, meaning there is no need for a new planet

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Stars that are similar to the sun in every way we can measure are mostly more active than the sun, which hints that the sun’s activity may ramp up someday, risking solar eruptions