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Solar power outshines reforestation for climate change mitigation

It's time to be efficient. In a breakthrough study, solar energy proves more efficient than tree planting in dryland areas.

Floating solar panels could provide the world with the extra electricity it needs

It has a lot of potential and brings benefits beyond just electricity.

Why transparent solar cells could replace windows in the near future

Researchers have developed transparent solar panels that can be used as glass windows in our homes or even in our phone screens.

6 Enlightening Facts about Solar Energy You Should Know

What you need to know about solar energy and solar panels. Get your solar energy facts straight.

These nailable solar shingles can be installed like a regular roof

If you need a new roof, might as well turn it into a solar power generator.

Tired of boring blue rooftops? Scientists make colorful solar panels with minimal loss in efficiency

The solar panels are coated with a spray that gives them structural colors similar to butterfly wings.

Scientists just broke the efficiency record for tandem solar cells: 30%

This could pave the way for even cheaper renewable energy in the future.

Engineers create solar panels that generate electricity at night

Solar panels are cooler than night air, creating a temperature difference that can be used to produce electricity.

Wide-scale use of solar technology in cities would almost cover their full energy needs

Most of the technologies needed are already available, and the ones still in development would only bring about small improvements.

Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand

Covering roofs with solar panels could significantly contribute to decarbonising global energy systems.

England's largest Zoo to build 'solar lion' to make itself more eco-friendly

Quite an appropriate solution for a zoo!

Finally, some good news: Renewables continue surging trend despite the pandemic

It's been one of the best years for renewable energy.

Shade from solar panels makes for more and more diverse flowers

Bees everywhere support this message.

Own a solar panel? You're probably lowering energy costs for all your neighbors

Renewable energy is a boon for everyon

Cheap perovskite tandem solar cell breaks new world record at 30% efficiency

A crystal known to science for more than a century has only in recent years become recognized for its use in harvesting solar power. Since the first successful usage of perovskite in solar cells in 2009, the advances in the field have grown exponentially. In just a few years of development, rated efficiency in the […]

Three-wheeled solar-powered EV allegedly has 1,000 miles of range

Electric cars and solar power may work together like a hand and a glove.

Wind and solar energy dominate new US power

Good news... but not good enough.

Startup makes breakthrough that could reduce carbon emissions by 20%

Heavy industries could replace fossil fuels with a new solar technology.

Driven by solar, renewables are set to expand by 50% in 5 years

Global renewable energy capacity will rise by 50% in five years’ time

Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe

The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.

Semi-artificial photosynthesis points the way to a viable hydrogen economy

A little help from life goes a long way.

Falling battery cost might push wind and solar to 50% of global energy generation by 2050

Renewable energy is set to power the future.

How exactly do solar panels work?

Solar energy is on the rise, but how does it really work?

Chernobyl is transforming into a massive solar plant -- and it's almost done

There's some poetic justice in having Chernobyl once again produce energy -- but this time, from the Sun.

Cyborg bacteria equipped with tiny solar panels outperform photosynthesis

Trees aren't obsolete yet but this hybrid system can do amazing things.

For the first time in history, solar jobs outnumber coal jobs in Virginia

It's not even surprising -- renewable energy continues its spectacular advance.

Fractal-etched graphene electrode boosts solar energy supercapacitor storage by 3,000%

This could be a game changer.

Record-breaking silicon solar cell efficiency of 26.6% demonstrated by Japanese researchers, very close to the theoretical limit

We're getting closer to the ideal silicon solar cell.

Largest 'artificial sun' switched on in Germany to research hydrogen production

German engineers turn on a huge light bulb to better understand solar energy.

Startup makes solar panels that can blend with any environment. It can match a rooftop, show an ad, anything basically

A solution for people who think rooftop solar is ugly.

Solar employs nearly twice as many people in U.S. electricity generation than oil, gas, and coal combined

Green tech doesn't kill jobs. On the contrary.

Installing solar was cheaper than fossil fuels in 2016

It's happening - renewables are becoming cheaper than fossil fuels!

Solar energy in the United States had its best quarter ever. Can it keep it up, though?

It's been a wonderful year for solar in the U.S.

China will build the world's biggest solar farm: 6 million panels amounting to 2GW, stretched over 7,000 city blocks

China does it again.

How much land California needs to cover with solar panels to become 100% fossil fuel-free

Sounds like a lot, but by comparison with other infrastructure, it's far from being intimidating. 'Let's get to work!'

These TWO charts are enough to understand why solar power is the future of energy

It's all you need to know, really.

Solar cells woven into fabric could turn any tent, curtain or clothes into a solar panel

Solar energy is definitely in fashion nowadays.

Abandoned gold mine in Australia gets turned into novel renewable energy hub

One of the cleverest things we've seen in a long time. One up for the environment.

Chile just signed the cheapest unsubsidized power in the world at ¢2.91/kWh.

There are absolutely no subsidies which means this is the cheapest power plant in the world.

Tesla just changed one word in its mission statement - and it's a big change

Energy.

Solar energy now cheaper than fossil fuels even without subsidies

You can only postpone the inevitable.

Dubai to start building world's biggest concentrated solar power plant

Dubai loves to take things to the superlative, and the city isn't toying around this time either.

The one-millionth solar system was installed in the United States

In April, the United States hit an important milestone in the quest for full renewable energy transition after the one-millionth solar system was installed.

Say what you want about it, but solar energy is becoming dirt cheap

Solar is becoming cheaper - fast.

Ikea resumes selling solar panels in the UK

Ikea made it much easier for British people to green their homes – for a while. Then, after the government reduced subsidies for renewable energy, the company quietly stopped selling the panels, and now they’ve resumed them again. Why Ikea selling solar panels matters When Ikea starts selling something, it’s safe to say it’s become mainstream. […]

Solar is cheaper than coal, Indian energy minister says

We may be reaching a historic moment.

Rooftop solar could meet 39% of U.S. electricity needs

Sunny states like California, Texas and Florida topped the list of states where rooftop solar could generate the most energy.

Despite plummeting oil price, renewables attract record investments

The slump in oil prices coincides with the highest investment in renewables ever: $329.3 billion just in 2015.

U.S. small town rejects solar project out of fear it would 'suck up all the energy from the sun'

Citizens were against installing a solar farm because it would suck all the energy from the sun -- so plants will die.

Large corporations are buying 75% more clean energy than last year

Starting November 30, the world's leaders will meet in Paris at the UN summit for climate change to discuss a common framework to reduce carbon emissions at a global level. Most countries already have plans set in motion to reduce emissions, either by using energy efficiency and new technology to lower the carbon footprint of their own operations, or use legislation to compel residents and companies to do the same. A lot of big and sizable corporations in the United States have taken matters into their own hands, however, by buying more clean energy and less fossil fuel derived energy, regardless of what the government suggests or coerces.

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