New silicon solar cells created by researchers in Sydney, Australia are the first in the world to reach 25% efficiency, bringing the technology one step closer to the industry’s ‘theoretical maximum’ of 29% for first-generation silicon photovoltaic cells.
Professor Martin Green, executive director of research at the University of New South Wales’ ARC Photovoltaic Centre of [...]

We certainly love the sun… especially when it takes the form of renewable energy. The latest in solar news comes from California where two new plants will soon produce 12 times the amount of electricity as today’s largest solar power plant. The two new plants will be built in the central part of the [...]

You have a love of Scandinavian culture and trendy do-it-yourself furniture assembly; IKEA is your Mecca. But along with a cup of Swedish coffee and a low budget yet modern bookshelf, on your next IKEA shopping adventure, you just may be able to pick up some solar panels.
Despite mass producing furniture and exporting it around [...]

Living in a place like Portland — where gray skies and rain are a common occurrence — the moment the sun comes out you are basically trained to slather on sunscreen and immediately get outdoors to take advantage of the rare moment. But even in sun-intensive areas, soaking up the rays [...]