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Researchers Develop New Method to Convert Sunlight into Fuel

Scientists successfully split water into hydrogen & oxygen by modifying the photosynthetic machinery in plants.

6 Sep 2018

New Solar-Powered Technique to Remove Ice Buildup Without Chemicals or Power

From overhead powerlines to blades of wind turbines, a buildup of ice can cause problems ranging from reduced performance to failure.

6 Sep 2018

Research Investigates Effect of Haze on Solar Power Generation and Comes up with Solution

Results have just been published from a years-long project trying to quantify just how urban-based solar installations are affected by hazes.

30 Aug 2018

MIT’s Solar Vehicle Shines in 2018 ASC

MIT's Solar Electric Vehicle Team completed their first race in three years, the 2018 American Solar Challenge, last month. The team was awarded 5th place overall in the single-occupant vehicle class.

28 Aug 2018

Solar Carpark, Rooftops to Generate 20% of Flinders’ Electricity

One of Adelaide’s largest solar arrays will soon provide one fifth of the electricity needed to power Flinders University’s Bedford Park campus – and set the scene for the introduction of autonomous campus shuttles run on renewable energy.

23 Aug 2018

Solar Energy-Powered Water Filtration System Helps Haitians Access Clean Water

Ivonne Santiago has been involved in a humanitarian mission to provide access to clean, readily available water in Po Ploom, Haiti.

3 Aug 2018

Study Shows Europe Would Fare Well Under Different Renewable Energy Scenarios

Scientists have demonstrated how solar and wind renewable energy technologies across Europe are affected by long-term weather patterns.

27 Jul 2018

Sandia’s National Solar Thermal Test Facility Celebrates 40 years of Concentrating Solar Power Research

The first multimegawatt solar tower, commissioned at Sandia National Laboratories in 1978, has contributed to many aspects of space and energy.

27 Jul 2018

Using Common Salts & Sunlight to Harvest Water from Atmosphere

Water vapor from the air can be captured by using common salts & sunlight to supply potable water to land-locked & arid regions.

27 Jul 2018

ET Energy Begins Construction of Two Solar Projects in Chile

ET Energy is a global leading energy solutions provider. With innovative solar technologies and tailored financial solutions, ET Energy provides professional one-stop solutions across the entire solar power plant lifecycle including development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations & maintenance.

9 Jul 2018