A survey conducted by the polling firm Kelton Research and reported in the SCHOTT Solar BarometerTM revealed that 77 percent of Americans feel that the development of solar power, and other renewable energy sources, should be a major priority of the federal government. 91 percent of Republicans, 97 percent of Democrats and 98 percent of […]

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced that two of its researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn’t shine. They have done so by mimicking the essence of plants’ energy storage system.

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Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) earlier this week announced a list of top utilities in the United States that had the most solar electricity integrated into their energy mix as of the end of 2007. The rankings are based on
information provided through a survey of utilities and independent research.
“Based on recent announcements and […]

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We all need inspiration to green up our lives. So I’ll point you to this article about Michael Strizki whose house is deemed to be the first solar-hydrogen unit in the United States. This feat of eco-consciousness is enabled by an assortment of technologies such as solar panels, a hydrogen fuel cell, storage tanks and […]

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News that came out last week from the the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) literally sheds new light on the possibilities of harnessing sunlight to convert it into power. “Imagine windows that not only provide a clear view and illuminate rooms, but also use sunlight to efficiently help power the building they are part of”, […]

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