California Erects Solar Panels Over Canal to Save Huge Supply of Water From Evaporation
With best results, the solar canals will save 65 billion gallons of water from evaporation, and save thousands of acres from development.
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First Public Microgrid in the US is Powering Up in Chicago to Keep Energy Flowing During Emergencies
ComEd has completed a microgrid of solar panels, generators, and batteries that will keep power on in Bronzeville, on Chicago's South Side.
Solar Power Will Account for Nearly Half of New U.S. Electric Generating Capacity in 2022
In 2022, almost half of the planned utility-scale electric generating capacity coming online are solar, according to the U.S. Energy Admin.
Man Who Tells the Queen He Engineers Solar Panels is Stunned When She Orders Some Installed on the Castle
George Goudsmit tells the Queen he's in solar energy and was stunned when she ordered some panels installed on her Scottish castle.
These Solar Shingles on Your Roof Could Be Producing Energy With Simple Installation
A roofing company developed solar-powered shingles that are installed with a simple nailgun, and can generate power just as good as panels.
Chinese Method For Growing Veggies Year-Round in Frigid Canada Really Works-And Has No Heating Costs
Fresh Pal Farms in Alberta Canada is growing heaps of produce even in-31 degree temperatures thanks to Chinese passive solar greenhouses.
Inspired to Save Their Arctic Home, This First Nation Installs 300KW Solar Station
Defying all expectations, the Fort Severin community is feasting on the energy and money savings from their 300KW solar power station.
Students Build Solar-Powered Pop-Up Van For Touring in a Brilliant Mobile Home That Has Zero Emissions
Students from Eindhoven University built a solar powered mobile home on wheels called Stella Vita and drove it 1800 miles on only sun.
Fascinating Man Grows Citrus Even in Snow With His Geothermal Greenhouse (WATCH)
This greenhouse grows oranges, lemons, and grapefruit on Nebraska's high plains in the dead of winter for a dollar a day.
Church Uses Modern Stained Glass to Capture Solar Energy
A collection of eye-catching stained glass installations by a Toronto artist is generating solar power at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. The artwork consists of solar panels embedded in brightly colored, hand-painted art glass. Once it is connected, the cathedral will be able to use the solar power produced by the art installation to offset its own power consumption.
Solar-Powered Pod Allows You to Live Anywhere Off the Grid, Now For Sale
Watch a video introducing this solar-powered pod with wind turbine that lets two people live off the grid anywhere they can park it.
Despite Low Oil Prices, Renewables Attract Record $329 Billion in 2015
Despite bargain basement prices for oil and natural gas, renewable energies like solar and wind raked in a record $329.3 billion of investment last year. Clean energy investment surged in 2015 in China, Africa, the US, Latin America and India, driving the world total up 4% from 2014 and beating the previous record, set in […]
Solar-Powered Retreat in New Zealand Built For Only $75,000
If hoverboards didn't make you think that the future was here already, check out this solar-powered treehouse in the mountains of New Zealand.
UK Retail Giant Crowdfunds Solar Power For Its Stores, Gives 5% Interest
One of Britain's biggest retailers is crowdfunding solar power installations for its stores – but offering 5% interest on investments and donating profits.
California Breaks Solar Record, Generates Enough Electricity for 6 Million Homes
California's solar power plants hit another milestone —and that doesn't include the hundreds of thousands of rooftop arrays across the state.
Solar Panels in the Shape of a Heart Will Show Love for the Planet
This heart-shaped solar plant will show love for the earth by keeping millions of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere.
Iconic Lights of Vegas to Go Solar
At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is getting even more fabulous: The power source is going solar. Yesterday, officials broke ground at the site of the 50-year-old landmark and promised the makeover, with construction of renewable energy solar trees, will be completed in early 2014.
When a Solar Plant Becomes a Sculpture Garden, Tulip Power Blooms
Who says a power plant can't be pretty? Architects wanted to inspire people while building the world's first hybrid solar power generator.
IKEA UK To Start Selling Solar Panels in New 'Solar Shops'
By the end of the summer, IKEA branded solar panels will be available for purchase online and in UK stores for those who want to cut their electric bills.
Incarcerated Teens Build Solar Boat, Learning Life Lessons
A math and social studies teacher at Camp David Gonzales, a juvenile probation camp in California, worked tirelessly with a group of incarcerated young men to turn a kit of wooden planks into a solar-powered boat, able to compete against vessels built by high school students from across Southern California.
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