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California Poised To Hit 50% Renewable Target A Full Decade Ahead Of Schedule
Posted in Business on 22nd Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller
Now that the 50% goal is within reach, California is looking ahead to its next milestone 80% renewables by 2050.
Solar power advances possible with new 'double-glazing' device
Posted in Science on 7th Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller
A new 'double-glazing' solar power device unlike any existing solar panel, opens up fresh opportunities to develop more advanced photovoltaics.
Australia breaks record again for rooftop solar installs in November
Posted in Hardware on 5th Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller
Last month the industry managed to install 120MW, knocking off the record set in June 2012.
Solar powered smart windows break 11% efficiency; enough to generate more than 80% of US electricity
Posted in Hardware on 1st Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller
The solar cell is based on the favourite material perovskite.
Solar panel prices plunge by a shocking 26 percent in one year
Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
Wind power keeps getting cheaper, too.