energy

Solar Cheaper Than Natural Gas? It's Happening

Posted in Hardware on 7th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

So whats it mean? Solar will be cheaper than traditional grid power in at least some locations in a few years, so any utility looking to keep control of pricing will look more and more at solar.

Warmest ever superconductor works at Antarctic temperatures

Posted in Featured, Science on 4th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

A material has been shown to transmit electricity with no resistance at the highest temperatures ever: the chilly conditions you might experience in Antarctica.

SolarCity Creates A 22% Module-Level Efficient Solar Panel

Posted in Business on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

SolarCity announced that it has created the worlds most efficient solar panel, with a 22 percent module-level efficiency.

Electricity from the air? Drayson's big idea

Posted in Hardware on 30th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

'Freevolt' can be the power source for the internet of things, allowing low energy devices from wearables to sensors to operate without being plugged in.

Renewable energy outstrips coal for first time in UK electricity mix

Posted in Science on 27th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

Wind, solar and bioenergy surge to supply a record 25% of the countrys electricity for a whole quarter.