Nano Solar Excels

Black silicon solar cells reached a new record in efficiency by adding nanotubes to the surface. The new record, 22%. Continue reading →

Solar Pavement

Most pavement sits there soaking up sunshine most of the day. Even in heavy traffic, the road is only shaded Continue reading →

Data That Matters April 2015

Antarctica sets a new temperature record of 63.5F. California’s snowpack is at 6% of normal. Since 1870, sea level has Continue reading →

Solar Adopted Quicker Than Coal And Oil

Roughly, it took 50 years for coal to replace wood as a major energy source. It then took about 50 Continue reading →

Even Cheaper Solar Solutions

Solar power doesn’t have to involve photovoltaic cells producing electricity. Sunshine is power, and sometimes merely needs to be redirected Continue reading →

Solar Accelerates

Solar power’s shift from curiosity to serious energy source happened in the last ten years. For decades the improvements were Continue reading →

Ocean Motion Energy

Wave and tidal power don’t receive as much attention as solar and wind, but the price for ocean energy is Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Surprises

Even the most optimistic projections have not kept up with the reality of the rise of renewable energy. Increased awareness Continue reading →