Native American Tribe Leads The Microgrid Revolution In California

It started with the earthquake that struck the Fukushima region of Japan in 2011. The resulting tsunami flooded coastal regions of Humboldt County in...

Got An Overheating Planet? Plant 1 Trillion Trees. Problem Solved

“Trees Are Cool,” reads a popular bumper sticker. That phrase has at least two possible meanings, and researchers have just added another pertinent interpretation....
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Plug-and-Play SolarGaps

These plug-and-play solar smart blinds track the sun's angle in the sky throughout the day and produce clean electricity for home or office. For those...
Can Molten Salt Make 24-Hour Solar Energy Possible?

Can Molten Salt Make 24-Hour Solar Energy Possible?

IN BRIEF Clean energy companies like SolarReserve want to prove molten salt can aid solar power electricity any time of day. The potential is there,...
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Estimating Long-Term Panel Degradation Impacts: Unraveling the Mystery of Sustainable Solar...

Harnessing the power of the sun has long been a dream for those seeking sustainable energy solutions. Solar panels have become the unsung heroes...
Biodegradable Semiconductors Could Help Our E-Waste Problem

Biodegradable Semiconductors Could Help Our E-Waste Problem

A study from the UN recently found that 50 million tons of electronic waste, or e-waste, were thrown out in 2017, which is more...
Germany Converts Coal Mine Into Giant Battery Storage for Surplus Solar and Wind Power1

Germany Converts Coal Mine Into Giant Battery Storage for Surplus Solar...

Germany is embarking on an innovative project to turn a hard coal mine into a giant battery that can store surplus solar and wind...

Nikola Tesla: 5G Network Could Realize His Dream of Wireless Electricity

At the height of his career, the pioneering electrical engineer Nikola Tesla became obsessed with an idea. He theorized that electricity could be transmitted...

How to Make Home Building More Eco-Friendly

Consumers have long dismissed green buildings for being too expensive. However, as eco-friendly materials and practices become more commonplace, costs are beginning to decrease....