Solar Power Supporter Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot
The USA is still reeling after a shooting in Arizona killed six people and wounded 14 others. Among the wounded was Congresswoman Gabrielle Dee “Gabby” Giffords, a staunch supporter of solar power.
Spain Now The Solar Power Grinch?
The Spanish government’s decision to cut solar power subsidies on Christmas Eve has seen it dubbed the “Solar Grinch of 2011” by market analysis firm EuPD Research.
Solar Powered Mars Rover Still Not Responding
NASA last heard from the solar powered Mars rover Spirit nine months ago and the team are now trying to revive it while solar energy resources on Mars are at their optimum.
Massive 2 GW Solar Panel Based Solar Farm For China
A US thin-film solar power company will partner with Chinese state-owned Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd. (CGN SEDC), to begin construction of phase one of what will become one of the world’s biggest solar farms.
Australian Solar Powered Car Vying For World Speed Record
The team behind an Australian designed and built solar powered car has its sights set on breaking a world speed record this week.
New Solar Power Mapping System Launched For Denver
A new online mapping system which allows property owners considering install solar power systems on their buildings to calculate exactly how much energy they will produce and how much money a system will save them has been launched for the U.S. region of Denver, Colorado.
EU 27 On Track To Exceed Renewable Energy Targets
EU 27 countries will collectively meet and beat targets of 20% of their energy consumption coming from renewable sources by 2020 according to an analysis from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
Self Healing Solar Cells
Researchers at Purdue University are developing a solar cell designed with the ability to self-heal in order to improve service life.
500 MW Solar Park For India
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi last week laid the foundation stone of the 500MW Gujarat Solar Park; which will be the largest solar power facility of its type in Asia.
Harvesting Wind Energy With Airborne Wind Turbines
At just 610 metres above the ground, wind velocity is two to three times compared to ground level wind speeds. A NASA project is looking into how to harvest this resource with airborne wind turbines.
