‘World’s largest sundial’ to double as green energy provider
Land Art Generator Houston’s next piece of public art is being described as “the world’s largest sundial” and will also produce solar power for the local community. The striking Arco…
These Companies Want to Beam Space-Based Solar Power to Earth
Virtus Solis Space Based Solar Power OverviewAccording to a video published in March by Virtus, a satellite constellation operating in Molniya orbit, or a highly elliptical orbit, will beam the…
I ditched the grid for a week and embraced portable power. Here’s how it went
If you’re heading off to the woods, but have a lot of gadgets to keep alive, there are a few power sources you’ll want to consider.
Astronaut reveals source of ‘intriguing’ bright light on Earth
Peering out from the ISS 250 miles above Earth recently, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti spotted an “intriguing” bright light in a desert. So what was it?
Skip tiny solar on your next camping trip. There is a better, easier way
Solar power is great, but it’s not worth spending a long time babysitting a tiny panel just to get a decent charge.
Space-based solar power plants could soon be a thing
China has brought forward plans to build a solar power plant in space in an ambitious project that several other countries are seeking to emulate.
The future of sustainability: A look at the next evolution of environmental tech
Sustainable energy tech has come a long way in the past decade, but we’ve still got a long road ahead if we hope to slow climate change. Here’s what’s next
Watch NASA unfurl a huge solar array at the space station
Watch astronauts from the U.S. and France unfurl a new solar array during a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Sunday, June 20.
Harnessing darkness: The race to solve solar power’s greatest problem
Solar panels can’t produce energy when the sun isn’t shining. But what if they could? As it turns out, scientists all over the globe are working on the problem.
Tech for Change
From 3D-printed prostheses to burgers grown in science labs to smarter mobility for the elderly or infirm (or just helping us get more sleep at night), tech improves our lives…