solar

Solar power could reach $1 per watt by 2020

Posted in Hardware on 8th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller

Solar power is the fastest-growing form of power generation in the U.S., but it still accounts for just over 1 percent of U.S. electricity.

China's Solar Prices Can Fall 38%, Become Competitive With Coal

Posted in Hardware on 25th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

China surpassed Germany last year as the nation with the most installed solar-power capacity, in the process making renewable energy more competitive by driving down costs.

Cooling and time in the dark preserves perovskite solar power

Posted in Science on 21st May, 2016
by Alex Muller

A research breakthrough potentially removing one roadblock to commercialization for this promising technology.

Germany raises renewable bar again: clean energy briefly meets nearly 100% of demand

Posted in Science on 17th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

Sunday once again a record-breaker for Germany's renewable energy sector, with wind and solar contributing 45.5 GW.

Giant wave-riding platform design puts solar power out to sea

Posted in Science on 26th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Solar energy has a great potential, but among the factors hindering its general application is that suitable land is not always available.