Mars Solar Rover Settled In For The Winter
We like to keep tabs on how the Mars Rover mission is going from time to time given solar power has played a huge role in its incredible success – here’s the latest.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 53 – January 11, 2012
In this episode, Virginia covers the SolarKindle, the power of buying solar in groups, electricity price rises in Victoria jump again and what commercial enterprises can do to combat electricity cost increases resulting from Australia’s carbon tax and other price hikes.
XO 3.0 Tablet Computer Features Solar Panel And Hand Crank Charging
The low cost solar powered or hand cranked charged XO 3.0 tablet computer was recently unveiled at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show.
Dubai Announces 1000MW Solar Energy Project
Dubai is embarking on a lengthy solar project of gargantuan proportions, with a similarly lengthy name to accompany it.
Solar Farm To Provide Electricity To 60,000 Rural Homes In India
India’s ever-growing population is another tiny step closer to energy security with the announcement of a solar PV farm to be built near Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan.
Solar Panel Cover For The Kindle E-reader
Using solar energy to provide power for hand-held devices has huge potential and while solar panels embedded in mobile phones mightn’t be much chop (yet) in terms of performance; it seems a new solar cover for the Kindle e-reader delivers.
Solar Power Assisted Dragon Spacecraft Launches February 7
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is using ruggedised solar arrays to power equipment during its inaugural flight to the International Space Station on February 7, the first American commercial transport vehicle to do so.
A Co-operative Approach To Going Solar
A growing number of people are starting renewable energy schemes in their communities through co-operatives and other forms of collaboration.
The Self-Healing Zinc-Air Deep Cycle Battery
A US company states it has developed a self-healing rechargeable zinc-air battery system capable of 10,000 cycles – a 30 year working life.
Nokia’s Mobile Phone Solar Charging Project
Field testing carried out by Nokia has found charging a mobile phone via a solar panel on the back of the phone is viable in real-world conditions. Sometimes. And if you aren’t a chatterbox.
