solar power (224 articles)
solar power uses photovoltaics to create electricity from sunlight.
this solar-powered car can reach 100km/h with no battery
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a team of students in california have revealed a sleek, lightweight aerodynamic vehicle designed to smash a world record for the fastest solar-powered car.
a team of students in california have revealed a sleek, lightweight aerodynamic vehicle designed to smash a world record for the fastest solar-powered car.
ryosuke fukusada uses spherical solar cells to light up penguin’s eyes
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thanks to their spherical shape, the solar cells can absorb light from all directions, generating electricity when exposed to sunlight or indoor light.
thanks to their spherical shape, the solar cells can absorb light from all directions, generating electricity when exposed to sunlight or indoor light.
soel yachts' electric catamaran moves entirely on solar power
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with efficient solar electric propulsion as its purpose, the soelcat 12 is a noise and CO2 emissions-free yacht setting an example for ecotourism worldwide.
with efficient solar electric propulsion as its purpose, the soelcat 12 is a noise and CO2 emissions-free yacht setting an example for ecotourism worldwide.
olafur eliasson launches little sun foundation, bringing thousands solar light in rural rwanda
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with a mission to bring solar energy to vulnerable, off-grid communities, the organization seeks to support children by providing them with light to study, play, and socialize »
with a mission to bring solar energy to vulnerable, off-grid communities, the organization seeks to support children by providing them with light to study, play, and socialize after dark.
sunflower is the $8,000 robotic umbrella, music player and security camera that follows the sun
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as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
sapienza university unveils the smartest house designed for solar decathlon middle east
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a super-green smart home, entirely powered by solar energy, ready to revolutionize the idea of housing at the university olympics of sustainable architecture.
a super-green smart home, entirely powered by solar energy, ready to revolutionize the idea of housing at the university olympics of sustainable architecture.
living solar panels printed on wallpaper photosynthesize sun's energy
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by printing living cyanobacteria onto paper, researchers at imperial college london have created biodegradable solar panels that provides electrical energy.
by printing living cyanobacteria onto paper, researchers at imperial college london have created biodegradable solar panels that provides electrical energy.
nuon's 'nuna9' wins world solar challenge 2017, a coast to coast race across australia
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marking the 30th anniversary year of the solar car race, the team presented an improved design of the previous year's nuna8.
marking the 30th anniversary year of the solar car race, the team presented an improved design of the previous year's nuna8.
olafur eliasson launches little sun diamond, shining light on the need for 'energy access for all'
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designboom spoke with eliasson about the product, its important functionalities and features, and design's ability to change lives.
designboom spoke with eliasson about the product, its important functionalities and features, and design's ability to change lives.
AUDI developing solar panels to help power its electric vehicles
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increasing driving range and efficiency, AUDI plan to power its future electric vehicles with ultra-thin solar panels integrated into their glass roofs.
increasing driving range and efficiency, AUDI plan to power its future electric vehicles with ultra-thin solar panels integrated into their glass roofs.
IKEA rivals tesla with home solar panels and battery storage packs
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collaborating with solarcentury, IKEA's solar battery storage solution can cut homeowners' electricity bills by up to 70%.
collaborating with solarcentury, IKEA's solar battery storage solution can cut homeowners' electricity bills by up to 70%.
solar powered smart palm trees provide dubai with WIFI & charging points
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sprouting across dubai in time for the world expo 2020, the solar powered 'smart palm' trees enable visitors to surf the web whilst at the beach.
sprouting across dubai in time for the world expo 2020, the solar powered 'smart palm' trees enable visitors to surf the web whilst at the beach.
sono motors unveils solar and battery-powered electric car
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one of the selling points of the design is its lightweight structure, which means it requires less solar power to propel it further.
one of the selling points of the design is its lightweight structure, which means it requires less solar power to propel it further.
solar-powered bike farm by people's industrial design office tours the streets of seoul
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inspired by bike sharing schemes, the frame of the 'farm' allows different bicycles to slot into the device.
inspired by bike sharing schemes, the frame of the 'farm' allows different bicycles to slot into the device.
platio integrates solar panels to street furniture and pedestrian walkways
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visitors to a pop-up park in budapest, hungary, and a shopping mall in astana, kazakhstan, can now charge their smart devices with solar energy.
visitors to a pop-up park in budapest, hungary, and a shopping mall in astana, kazakhstan, can now charge their smart devices with solar energy.
how many homes trump's controversial solar-paneled border wall could power
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it has been claimed that the wall would generate enough power to pay for its construction in under 20 years.
it has been claimed that the wall would generate enough power to pay for its construction in under 20 years.
max zhivov's industrial featured hydrohouse includes a water parking for planes
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max zhivov's 'hydrohouse' is equipped with 65 m2 solar panels and two electric engines.
max zhivov's 'hydrohouse' is equipped with 65 m2 solar panels and two electric engines.
meet stella vie: the family car that runs entirely on solar power
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dubbed the most efficient family car that has ever been built, the friendly looking stella vie solar car gives us a glimpse to the future of zero-emissions transport.
dubbed the most efficient family car that has ever been built, the friendly looking stella vie solar car gives us a glimpse to the future of zero-emissions transport.
the soelcat 12 solar electric catamaran is like a floating tesla
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energy autonomous and ready for water taxi services, the soelcat 12 reduces all disturbing sound and CO2 emissions in harbours, lagoons and oceans.
energy autonomous and ready for water taxi services, the soelcat 12 reduces all disturbing sound and CO2 emissions in harbours, lagoons and oceans.
ecocapsule: the self-sustainable micro-home readies for production launch
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despite its relatively small size, the energy-efficient pod is capable of comfortably accommodating two adults.
despite its relatively small size, the energy-efficient pod is capable of comfortably accommodating two adults.
solsource sport is like a portable satellite dish that cooks under the sun
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one earth designs' solsource sport fits into a 2-foot carrying case, weighs only 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds), and cooks meals using solar energy in 10 minutes.
one earth designs' solsource sport fits into a 2-foot carrying case, weighs only 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds), and cooks meals using solar energy in 10 minutes.
the world's largest floating solar plant starts producing power in huainan, china
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the 40-megawatt facility in china takes the title of the world’s largest floating solar plant, and is situated on land that was once used for coal farming.
the 40-megawatt facility in china takes the title of the world’s largest floating solar plant, and is situated on land that was once used for coal farming.
gosun solar cooker makes gourmet meals in 20 minutes
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the 'gosun' solar cooker converts sunlight with vacuum tube technology that allows for safe and clean cooking, without propane or charcoal, in 20 minutes.
the 'gosun' solar cooker converts sunlight with vacuum tube technology that allows for safe and clean cooking, without propane or charcoal, in 20 minutes.
solargaps smart solar blinds power your household devices
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solargaps has created the smart solar blinds for those in apartments or rented accomodation, opening the window to green energy for anyone and everyone.
solargaps has created the smart solar blinds for those in apartments or rented accomodation, opening the window to green energy for anyone and everyone.
world’s largest artificial sun sheds light on the future of clean energy
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named 'synlight,' the high-powered machine produces the light of 10,000 suns and will be used to investigate hydrogren as a future renewable energy source.
named 'synlight,' the high-powered machine produces the light of 10,000 suns and will be used to investigate hydrogren as a future renewable energy source.
smartflower solar device blooms like a flower and turns with the sun
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the smartflower all-in-one photovoltaic system takes the form of a flower, with solar panel ‘petals’ that automatically unfurl when the sun rises.
the smartflower all-in-one photovoltaic system takes the form of a flower, with solar panel ‘petals’ that automatically unfurl when the sun rises.
squire and partners upcycle shipping container into a solar learning lab in bogotá
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nicknamed zubabox, the project encourages young locals to develop their social and digital skills within a safe environment.
nicknamed zubabox, the project encourages young locals to develop their social and digital skills within a safe environment.
tesla opens world's biggest solar storage facility on hawaiian island
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tesla has opened its 13 MW solar farm on the island of kauai, which will help the island reduce its fossil fuel consumption by about 1.6 million gallons per year.
tesla has opened its 13 MW solar farm on the island of kauai, which will help the island reduce its fossil fuel consumption by about 1.6 million gallons per year.