Found 7 result for Tag: solar power.

Is Recycling Solar Cells Dangerous?

Dean Dowd on October 23, 2008
The solar industry is no spring chicken, but the recent boom and ongoing rapid growth begs an important question: How do I recycle used or ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger at Solar Power International

Jonathan Buck on October 22, 2008
Just back from an amazing Solar Power conference and exhibition in San Diego, California. Over 20 000 professional delegates and a surprise address from Arnie ...

Twelve Year-Old Boy Invents More Efficient Solar Cell

Kristen Lee on September 20, 2008
William Yuan, at 12 years of age, has invented a solar cell that makes use of not only visible light, but also ultraviolet light.  Apparently ...

How Much is a Solar Rooftop Array Worth to You?

Kristen Lee on June 25, 2008
SunRun, a San Francisco-based company which "installs and operates residential solar systems" is trying to break down the price barrier and make solar arrays more ...

Big Push for Solar Residential Rooftops in the US

Kristen Lee on June 14, 2008
While I had heard of Duke Power's commitment to put $100M into solar, I didn't expect timely development of project plans and implementation ...

Solar Power from Space?

Kristen Lee on June 3, 2008
Generating solar power near sea level on Earth may just be an old way of thinking.  Consider catching rays even closer to the source- from ...

Sony Produces a New Solar Cell

Kristen Lee on May 28, 2008
Sony's new silicon-free dye-sensitized solar cells have a 10% energy conversion efficiency, putting them on the map for commercial use.  By using a gel ...