Solar Energy News

Minnesota Republican Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen has been making a number of bizarre statements recently on the floor of the Minnesota House, and his recent comments on climate change are no exception.

YEREVAN, May 20. / ARKA /. Conversion of solar energy into thermal energy through special solar panels will allow Armenian villagers to save up to 60% of their electricity costs, according to Vahan Hamazaspyan, a researcher who has designed a program how to boost solar energy in Armenia.

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THE power of the sun is being harnessed to charge life-saving equipment in quick response ambulance cars - for the first time in the UK.

This beautiful 1814 stone house in the Swiss mountains has been carefully restored by Savioz Fabrizzi Architects , bringing it up to contemporary standards while retaining its historical charm.

A team of scientists has won a berth on a tiny satellite to explore one of NASA's most important frontiers in climate studies: the imbalance in Earth's energy budget and the extent to which fast-changing phenomena, like clouds, contribute to that imbalance.

DOE undersecretary Loreta Ayson said they will be wrapping up the project, which started in 2009, in key cities in the country to curb the country's growing energy demand.

Do you find yourself sitting in the dark, even if it's bright and sunny outside? Well, speaking from experience, regular exposure to sunlight can really make you feel better both mentally and physically.

Ranchi, May 18: A decentralised power distribution system based on non-conventional energy sources may help light up thousands of homes in far-flung villages of Jharkhand.

Earlier this month, Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick announced that his state reached the goal of 250 megawatts of installed solar energy capacity.

Jena Maharramov, a University of North Texas alumna who founded Singularity Solar Energy, is helping Habitat for Humanity of Denton County get solar panels installed at a house on Lakey Street.

And electric engines could turn out to be a key element in NASA's goal of sending people to Mars, experts say.

Daniel Williams, left, and Rebecca Lundberg, co-owners of Powerfully Green, install solar panels on the roof of a home in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

In celebration of Armed Services Day, the Solar Energy Industries Association today released a first-of-its-kind report detailing how innovative solar technologies are helping the U.S. military meet many of its critical functions from security and battlefield readiness to cost savings and efficiency.

At first glance, it appears that the Florence Avenue branch of U.S. Bank has just installed carports for its customers.

Those advocating for more solar power in Minnesota are celebrating the Legislature's new mandate requiring investor-owned power utilities to increase by 1.5% the amount of power they generate from solar by year 2020.

General Motors has added four new solar photovoltaic solar projects to its Warren Technical Center campus located in Warren, Michigan.

On Friday, May 17, the Live Oak School District will celebrate completion of solar power installations and lighting efficiency upgrades at its six schools by dedicating a solar-shaded garden bench to the late Bernard "Barney" Bricmont, former member of the Live Oak School District Board and long-time supporter of solar and sustainability projects ... (more)

Contemporary Energy's Solar Kettle uses the sun's rays to boil water on the go. The lightweight thermos-like device is perfect for camping or picnics, allowing users to make hot beverages or sterilize water without electricity.

Solar energy sounds like a dream, but buying and installing the equipment necessary to harness the power of the Sun can be expensive.