Google might help the world search for just about-well, everything, but when the search and mobile giant is looking for investments, it’s increasingly turning to solar.
Solar Cells Perform Better When Grooving to Tunes
For centuries, scientists have studied the mysterious power of music. But the latest study reveals that music doesn’t just grip human emotion and make people unwittingly sway to the beat; it also makes solar cells more efficient.
The benefits of Photovoltaic systems
The benefits of Photovoltaic systems are endless but the two main aspects that they affect are the environment and your home.
SolarCity Buys Zep Solar, Second Purchase in 2 Months
SolarCity Corp. has reached an agreement with Zep Solar, Inc. to acquire Zep Solar for approximately $158 million. It’s the second solar company purchase over $100 million that SolarCity has announced in the past two months.
Solar Decathlon Homes Feature Innovative Engineering and Design
Homes on display at the Solar Decathlon in California this week are not only showcasing the power of the sun, but also innovative new heating and cooling systems, sustainable engineering, flexible home design and multifunctional spaces.
Outdoor School Uses Solar to Promote Sustainability
The National Outdoor Leadership School, NOLS, known for its “leave no trace” philosophy in the backcountry, is now bringing this philosophy to their work outside the mountains and wilderness.
Navy Triples Funding for Clean Energy Program
The Navy tripled funding last week for a Hawaiian enterprise that helps to fund clean energy startups.
Week in review: Georgia moving up in solar ranks but California continues to lead
California continues to lead the U.S. in terms of installed solar. But other states are starting to challenge its solar dominance.
Solar Mosaic crowdfunding military solar project
Mosaic’s newest project suggests the crowdfunding company is gaining real momentum.
Honda’s new test track will host 10 MW solar project
When Honda starts testing cars at its new test track in Sakura, Japan, its test models will zoom by where it’s building a new 10 megawatt solar farm.