Tag: solar energy news
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From Oman to India: A Solar Flight Record for Solar Impulse
The fuel-free airplane Solar Impulse set a new distance record for solar-powered flight on Tuesday, March 10th 2015. Project chairman, Bertrand Piccard, piloted the craft alongside project partner and CEO Andre Borschberg. The record-setting 1,468km (912 mile) flight from Muscat, Oman to Ahmedabad, India took just over 15 hours. It was the second of 12…
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Rooftop Solar Takes Off In California As Costs Decline
California is known for alternative energy enthusiasm, and its dedication to reduce energy usage. Back in 2007, the state launched a $3.3 billion effort to install 3,000 MW of new solar capacity over the next decade. California is one of the US states in which the use of solar energy is encouraged most, and this…
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Solar News: SolarCity Wants You To Steal Its Contracts; Germany Reaches Out To Neighbors…
We are always grateful to Zach Shahan at Clean Technica for the timely information he provides regarding renewable energy.
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Evolution Inspires More Efficient Solar Cell Design
Researchers at Northwestern University have now developed a new design for organic solar cells that could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power. Instead of attempting to increase efficiency by altering the thickness of the solar cell’s polymer layer — a tactic that has previously garnered mixed results — the researchers sought to design…