Category: Solar Energy

As we all know, the rise of solar has been inexorable over the last few years. And this year is perhaps the most exciting so far, as we reach the coal-price parity tipping point. In among all the news of SolarCity and the green tech revolution sweeping the planet, is an Indian success story. India […]

Cooling an entire building is anything but inexpensive. Not only does it consume a huge amount of energy, but also eats up a huge chunk of your finances. Depending on the size of a commercial building, your utility bills could be your biggest overhead. So there’s no such thing as “no sweat” under the circumstances. […]

Looking to solve the evaporation of water from bodies of water, such as mining tailings, reservoirs and ponds, a new technology, called Hexocover, was invented at the University of Arizona. Simultaneously generating energy reserves with the use of solar panels, the invention consists of hexagonal-shaped modular floating cover panels that are made from UV inhibited […]

By Guest Blogger Lee Rolison Nobody wants to see their tax dollars spent covering the operating costs of failing energy companies. That’s why debates over energy subsidies tend to be fiercely polarising. They also tend to be completely misinformed. There’s a widespread assumption that the solar power industry is not economically viable and only survives […]

By Guest Blogger Sharon Freeman There is no doubt that solar energy is taking over, despite efforts by Big Oil to undermine its spread. Solar panels are easier than ever to install and buy, thanks to government encouragement. Even app developers are paving the way for cleaner power generation. Australian solar panel installers GreenElec know […]

One of the hindrances of solar cells is their cost-to-power ratio where in most cases the cost of an effective solar panel simply is expensive compared to the power that is generated. While there are many efforts to increase the power generation of solar panels, other efforts are being made to reduce their overall costs. […]

With the global warming crisis, governments and businesses across the world are turning to alternative sources of energy to cut down on their carbon footprint. Solar power is an attractive option to many, due to its ready availability and the potential to generate a steady source of power. The only inhibiting factor is the one […]

Technology such as computers, tablets and smart phones come with batteries that require charging. Due to their sophisticated functions such as phone calls, Internet access, photography and many others, the devices consume power fast and furious and require frequent charging. The last thing you want to see when using your iPad is a low battery […]

Even though China thinks that their scientists are ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to developing solar energy, recent reports have proven otherwise. There is actually an expert team of scientists working hard at the University of New South Wales (NSW) located in Sydney, Australia that recently was able to gain […]