Guess who had a record-breaking year for solar in 2015? The good ol’ U.S. of A.! According to a recent CNBC article, the nation installed 7,286 megawatts of solar power last year. The figures, based on data from GTM Research...
Solar Impulse 2 Solar Impulse set off from Abu Dhabi in March in a multi-leg attempt to fly around the world powered by the sun’s energy alone (no fuel whatsoever). The project is meant to demonstrate the importance of clean...
We’re very excited at Solar Optimum. MIT recently conducted a study that shows that it is possible for solar panels to produce enough power to replace fossil fuels! This is groundbreaking because, while the industry has always believed it was...
Solar Impulse, the only solar-powered airplane, able to fly day and night without using even one bit of fuel, is making its way across the globe in the first round-the-world solar flight. This plane is a magnificent achievement and it’s...
It’s amazing what can be done with solar. Around the world, people are discovering many new ways to use solar energy. In the Netherlands, researchers have been able to construct a solar powered bike path. This is a commuter path...
The Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC has been an impressive educational experience for many children and even adults. Most visitors don’t even know about it until they get to the museum. They then find out that 10 percent...
Solar power use isn’t just increasing in the United States; people from around the world are using it much more. By 2018, solar power could be an economically viable option to provide energy to large cities, according to Giles Parkison...
Forbes recently published an article about the possibility of solar panels replacing roads someday. If you think about it, it’s a good idea, assuming the technology for safe driving on solar panels is sound. With so many roads around the...