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Fossil Free Solar Cars in the World's Longest Student Race

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a 3,000-kilometer long race in Australia with the aim of driving the development of new sustainable solar-powered vehicles forward. Students from universities all over the world participate.

From Lesjöfors AB 20 Nov 2019

Novel Glass-Paneled Solar Cooker Delivers Exceptional Performance

Researchers at EPFL have built a glass-paneled solar cooker that provides excellent performance. Their patented design is designed to work an average of 155 days per year in the cloudiest areas of Switzerland, and up to 240 days in the sunniest days.

18 Nov 2019

Roofit.solar Named Swedish Steel Prize 2019 Finalist

For developing an innovative roofing product that successfully combines a highly effective solar panel with an architecturally attractive and environmentally friendly steel roof, Roofit.solar has been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2019.

From Roofit.solar 11 Nov 2019

Solar and Wind Energy Enhance Drought Resilience and Groundwater Sustainability

Solar and wind farms are being set up across the country to reduce carbon emissions. These renewables also have another vital effect—preserving more water in the ground.

7 Nov 2019

Biological Material That Mimics Photosynthesis Boosts Solar Cell Performance

$$IMAGE$$ Image credits: Ostariyanov/shutterstock.com An inspirational green energy solution could soon be in production as international researchers have developed a new generation of solar cells that can mimic ph...

24 Oct 2019

ClassOne’s Solstice CopperMax Plating System Chosen for MicroLink’s Advanced UAV Solar Cells

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ClassOne Technology announced the sale of its Solstice® S8 electroplating system to MicroLink Devices, a manufacturer of advanced, lightweight, and flexible solar cells.

From MicroLink Devices, Inc. 16 Oct 2019

PV for Your EV: Solar Tech Powers Electric Cars Through Summer

New technology from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, will link rooftop solar and batteries to support electric vehicle (EV) charging, even in the height of summer.

14 Oct 2019

Researcher Proposes Optimized Method to Assess Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting

Accurate prediction of the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth’s surface is crucial to make decisions for operating solar power plants.

25 Sep 2019

Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Solar Energy Products Among Rural Communities

PhD student Elise Harrington studies the ways rural communities in Kenya and India learn about solar energy products and their options as consumers.

23 Sep 2019

Standardized Method to Quantify and Compare Differences in Solar Power Production

Solar power is a potential renewable alternative to fossil fuels. However, the production of solar power is complex and affected by ever-changing aspects such as the time of day, cloud coverage, and even dust particles in the air.

20 Sep 2019