Category: Solar News

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...

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...

It seems like the Golden State is just getting started with breaking solar records this year! According to the Sacramento Business Journal, California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO), a non-profit public benefit corporation that manages most of CA’s electrical grid, reported...

In latest automotive news, Ford has developed a concept car that runs predominantly on solar power. We could be one step closer to having an everyday car that doesn’t rely on traditional energy sources. Electric vehicles are much better for...