An ultrafast camera filmed electrons interacting with light energy

Femtoseconds of Fun

In solar cells, much of the light energy isn't converted into electricity. By better understanding how electrons interact we can improve this process.

An Ultrafast Camera Filmed Electrons Interacting With Light Energy

Blink. You've already missed it anyway.

California now requires solar panels on all new homes

Going Solar

The California Building Standards Commission voted unanimously to approve new standards that require new homes to use solar energy.

California Now Requires Solar Panels on All New Homes

Not everyone's happy about the new rule.

Between Tesla's and the Australian state's own solar initiatives, up to 90,000 homes could soon be powered by solar energy.

Tesla gets green light to create the world’s largest virtual solar plant in South Australia

Earth & Energy

The Australian state's recently-elected government agreed to honor an existing agreement with Tesla as well as pursue its own solar proposals.

Tesla Gets Green Light To Create The World’s Largest Virtual Solar Plant In South Australia

The newly-elected government agreed to honor the existing agreement.

But the new tariffs on imported solar cells imposed by the President could undo half a decade of progress.

New data shows solar energy creates more jobs in America than any other industry

A new U.S. census finds that between 2010 and 2016, the solar industry has been growing like no other. It's created more than 100,000 additional jobs.

New Data Shows Solar Energy Creates More Jobs in America Than Any Other Industry

Good for the environment, good for jobs. 

Mexico, Brazil, and now Chile are among the top 10 energy markets in the world.

A new solar plant will provide power to 13,000 homes for an entire year

Chile is proving itself as a leader in renewable energy sources in Latin America with an impressive new solar power plant.

A New Solar Plant Will Provide Power to 13,000 Homes for an Entire Year

It can supply people with power despite almost any weather condition.

We could use them to power everything from homes to spacecraft.

New electron research could lead to cheaper, more versatile solar cells

Researchers have discovered a way to improve the viability of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs), a class of efficient solar cells.

New Electron Research Could Lead to Cheaper, More Versatile Solar Cells

We’re one step closer to a fossil fuel-free future.

This is a major move for a major company.

Google now sources 100% of its energy from renewables

Recent purchases into wind energy are allowing Google to use 100 percent renewable energy. Google reached its goal of running completely on clean energy.

Google Now Sources 100% of Its Energy From Renewables

Solar and wind now powers one of the largest tech companies in the world.

This could turn your office into a solar farm.

New smart windows transform into solar cells when they change color

New smart window technology, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the US, is showing great potential.

New Smart Windows Transform Into Solar Cells When They Change Color

Proof-of-concept tests show 11.3 percent solar power conversion efficiency. 

Harvesting the sun for energy increases efficiency by a staggering 60 percent

A unique project that combines solar energy with keeping crops healthy has proven to be a more efficient use of land in Germany.

Harvesting the Sun for Energy Increases Efficiency by 60 Percent

Solar energy can power your house and grow your crops. 

U.K.'s largest solar farm

The massive farm could provide power for 110,000 households.

The UK's largest solar farm could be built sans government help

Developers have submitted a proposal for the U.K.'s largest solar farm, and they plan to build it without the help of government subsidies.

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Femtoseconds of Fun

An Ultrafast Camera Filmed Electrons Interacting With Light Energy

Going Solar

California Now Requires Solar Panels on All New Homes

Earth & Energy

Tesla Gets Green Light To Create The World’s Largest Virtual Solar Plant In South Australia

Earth & Energy

New Data Shows Solar Energy Creates More Jobs in America Than Any Other Industry

Earth & Energy

A New Solar Plant Will Provide Power to 13,000 Homes for an Entire Year

Earth & Energy

New Electron Research Could Lead to Cheaper, More Versatile Solar Cells

Earth & Energy

Google Now Sources 100% of Its Energy From Renewables

Earth & Energy

New Smart Windows Transform Into Solar Cells When They Change Color

Earth & Energy

Harvesting the Sun for Energy Increases Efficiency by 60 Percent

Earth & Energy

The UK’s Biggest Solar Farm Could Be Built Sans Government Help

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