Tag: Solar Power
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Inside Northwestern's Off-the-Grid Tiny House
Northwestern's Tiny House Project shows how we can live smaller and more sustainable.
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Last Weekend, Half of Germany Was Running on Solar Power
A world record is shattered, and the path made clearer for nations seeking to switch to renewable energy.
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Solar Backpacks to Charge Marines in the Field
Marines deployed at forward operating bases may soon get their power in the field through solar backpacks, cutting their fuel use up to 50%.
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US Proposes More Tariffs For Chinese Solar Power Modules
For companies that participated in the Dept of Commerce's investigation the preliminary tariffs are roughly 31%, and much higher for those that didn't.
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Meter Hack Reveals Solar Array’s True Power
A smart Maker has devised a simple but more accurate way to tell just how well your solar panels are doing.
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Software Provides Minute by Minute Solar Power Forecasts
SolarAnywhere uses satellite imagery and solar installation data to predict solar power output for any given area, letting utilities plan ahead.
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Foldable Solar-Powered Lantern Looks Like The Sun
This lantern concept design takes inspiration from light sources like campfires and candles, and uses smart packaging strategies for less waste.
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Saudi Arabia Aims For 41 GW Solar Power By 2032
Saudi Arabia and renewable energy probably don't roll off your tongue right now, but that's all about to change.
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Instant Solar: Modular Solar Arrays are Fully Assembled and Ready to Power Up on Delivery
SunPods modular solar panel arrays cut installation time to a minimum and are ready to generate power in a flash.
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Solar Stella Cigar Box Amp Is An Awesome Project for Musicians
We love open source hardware, we love upcycling, we love solar power, we love music... and all of these things are packed into this Solar Stella amp.
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Plug 'n Play Solar Systems Could Give Renters a Renewable Energy Option
Solar power systems are great choice for homeowners, but what if you're just a renter? A plug 'n play solar power package could be the answer.
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Giant Solar Lily Pads Take Advantage of Unused Waterways for Energy
This solar concept design is an intriguing idea for taking advantage of neglected waterways as a place for putting solar power.
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How Solar is Giving African Kids Super Powers
Cheap LED lanterns are transforming lives in Africa, allowing communities to leapfrog 20th Century technology and enter the solar age.
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Solar Sales Drop 90% After UK Subsidies Slashed
When it comes to Government support for renewables, "how dependable" is at least as important a question as "how much".
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Solar Powered Rainbow Maker Adds Color to a Room
A little gadget uses sunlight to create dancing rainbows.
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SolarCity on the Verge of its IPO
SolarCity is planning an initial public offering (IPO, which means to become a public company with shares being traded on a stock exchange). This could happen soon, as the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC.
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Solar Powered Process Could Finally Make Concrete Greener
A solar process reduces the CO2 emissions produced in the making of concrete, but it may not go far enough.
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How to Solarize Your Street: Starting a Solar Coop
Going solar on your own home is cool. But what if you could persuade all your neighbors to do it too?
