Swiss test solar-power aircraft for night flight

The prototype of an aircraft, to be propelled entirely by solar power even at night, has already been successfully tested for a 'flea hop' or a short flight. Scientists and engineers are working full-steam to fly the aircraft around the world for 36 hours through day and night in the spring or summer of 2010, Bertrand Piccard, the driving force behind the Solar Impulse project and its test pilot, told PTI.

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Solar power can be used during the day and at night.

Solar power golf carts

Solar power golf carts are being introduced to cut the amount of pollution that is produced in the sport.

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Many things are getting a solar power makeover.

Solar power car guy is just waiting for customers

The Beautiful Earth Group, a Columbia Street “green” energy company, has set up Brooklyn’s first solar power array for the express purpose of charging electric cars.

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Finally there’s a way to get around town without polluting or burning anything.

Company Plans To Pull Solar Energy From Orbit

The Solaren Corp. wants to produce solar power in space.

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Soon our solar power will be from space.

A.T. Kearney says solar power a key chance for Mena countries to stay in the energy game and create 100,000 jobs

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) will likely become cost competitive in the next 12 months, as oil and gas prices are increasing to oil expected to selling at above 100 US dollars and the costs for CSP technology are sinking due to productivity improvements.

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To lower energy cost and create jobs, invest in solar power.

A SURGE of Reviews & Giveaways

Learn about the SURGE and possibly win one.

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Check out some cool reviews and possibly win a SURGE.

TIME named Solar Shingle as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2009

TIME named Solar Shingle the 13th best invention of 2009. Dow Chemical Co. developed the Solar Shingle, a type of roof shingle that doubles as a solar panel.




Solar is really in and everyone should be considering it.

It's Official: California to Get Space-Based Solar Power

California Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan for local utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to buy space-based solar power from Solaren Corp. As part of the contract, PG&E will purchase 1,700 gigawatt hours each year for 15 years. That's enough to generate power for thousands of homes.
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Space-based solar power has the advantage of being available 24/7, unlike ground-based solar panels that only work during the day.

Tiny Solar Engine Fits into Wine Glass

Szymon Klimek is a craftsman of tiny model engines. He makes functional models of antique cars, bicycles, ships and more that are tiny enough to fit in a wine glass and have a solar panel to energize its gears.

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A great solar gift for antique model collectors.