Tag: Solar Energy

The solar industry has come a long way in just the last few years. The latest developments and breakthroughs in solar technology include longer-lasting solar cells, solar cells that you can print onto flexible surfaces, solar panels that track the sun from east to west throughout the day, and solar power plants that work at night. Here's a breakdown of the breakthroughs we're most excited about.

There’s little point in installing a solar water heating system if you can’t benefit from domestic hot water which is a necessity all year round. Read this guide on how to get started with a solar water heating system for your home.

Check out this interactive infographic to understand what goes into these clean energy generators and the chemical reactions that take place in order to provide renewable energy for your home.

Fuel prices may increase at anytime, but sunshine will always be free. And this is why many people are turning to solar air heating systems to keep their homes comfortable during the winter season.

So you noticed your neighbor's residential solar panels and heard enough of him bragging about how much he's saving every month. And every time he does, you keep asking what's so great about a few nonfunctional mirrors hanging off the side of the roof? If you've been considering installing solar panels, keep reading to learn more about how solar energy works for your home.

It is vital that we as individuals play our part in saving the environment by each minimizing our dependence on fossil fuels. Here are some simple, environmentally-conscious tips to get you started with living off-grid.

The rise of Eco-consumerism fueled sustainable markets. Now, companies must adopt renewable energy sources to remain competitive in their fields. Brand image and customer loyalty improvements partially drove clean energy sales over the past year.

A study by US-based MIT researchers has revealed that choosing the best solar cell for a given location or use is not as simple as it could be.

The smart grid is an electricity system that also collects real-time data and information on supply and demand, offering more energy when needed and pairing down the energy needs when not in use. Learn how this and other technologies can prevent or reduce blackouts.

The international science collective believes it can now design and function nanoparticles to catch light missed by solar cells and convert it to usable energy, according to their study published in Nature Photonics.