Since the introduction of photovoltaic cells in 1894, not much has changed in the technology. Refinements in efficiency, and boosts in battery technology have made it more realistic and less expensive than previously possible. However, what has really changed is the industrial infrastructure allowing us to purchase panels at a [...]

Offshore wind farms can enhance local biodiversity, says a new Dutch study. The base of the turbines and surrounding rocks provide habitat for animals that dwell on the sea floor, like mussels and crabs, according to the researchers. The wind farm they studied seems to attract numerous fish species, too, [...]

With the cost of gasoline soaring over the last 10 years (with no end in sight) itís heartening to see that the cost of renewable energies has dropped to be comparably reasonable. In fact, the cost of solar has dropped enough to make it possible for solar companies to offer [...]

It’s no surprise that homes with Solar Panels have more value to a buyer than homes without. The difference in price is well worth the cost of an installation. Over $4 per watt can net an extra $49k on the installation of solar for a large home. Infographic by SunRun [...]

If you’ve ever doubted what can be done with a little solar power, then you’ve got to watch the video below. This solar powered invention creates 3D glass objects by heating the sand up in a process known as sintering – except instead of using the traditional lasers to form [...]

An amazing new alternative energy tool has been released to the public in the form of the New York City Solar Map – a map that shows anyone the potential solar project that can be implemented on their roof, whether it be commercial or residential.   Calculating solar energy in NYC [...]

The largest solar rooftop project in North America will soon be coming to New Jersey’s Gloucester Marine Terminal, and, when complete, will generate enough renewable energy to power 1,500 homes.   The rooftop solar project The ambitious project launched by the Holt family, who owns Gloucester Marine Terminal, and SunPower [...]

An initiative to spread solar power throughout Bangladesh has succeeded by hitting a landmark of one million homes powered by solar 18 months sooner than expected. Considering in 2002 there were only 7,000 homes powered by solar, this alternative energy project is regarded as a resounding success. Solar energy in [...]

New research from the Txchnologist shows that, while America’s consumption of natural gas has stayed fairly constant, the implementation of collection techniques such as fracking have increased domestic production of natural gas. Now that many are fighting back against the use of hydraulic fracturing, the U.S. is looking to Europe [...]

New research by the IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional association, shows that over the next decade energy derived from solar photovoltaic sources has the potential to be more economically viable than energy derived from traditional fossil fuel burning.   How solar can surpass fossil fuels In the past year [...]