Maharashtra Announces $400 Million Off-grid Solar Power Programme

One of India’s largest states has announced a comprehensive off-grid solar power policy with a target to add 200 MW capacity over the next five years.

KYOCERA TCL Solar Begins Construction on 13.7MW Floating Solar Power Plant

In a joint venture, Kyocera Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation announced today that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC has started construction of the world's largest*1 13.7 megawatt (MW) floating solar power plant on the Yamakura Dam reservoir, managed by the Public Enterprises Agency of Chiba Prefecture in Japan for industrial water services.

NASA's Juno probe sets solar power distance record en route to Jupiter

NASA launched the Juno spacecraft in 2011 on a mission to study Jupiter, and now the spacecraft is almost to its target. Before it reaches the gas giant, Juno has already made history as it sets the distance record for solar power.

A Massive Solar Power Plant Is Taking Shape in the Sahara Desert

Construction for the first phase of Morocco's Noor 1 power plant is nearing completion. Once complete in 2020, the solar farm will be the largest of its kind in the world. But even now, the plant's half-million solar mirrors are already visible from space.

The Solar Singularity Is Getting Closer

Tam Hunt revisits his thesis on the solar singularity - and also adds in storage and electric cars.

Climate Deal Is Signal to Industry: The Era of Carbon Reduction Is Here

The world economy has a long way to go to break away from the use of coal and oil that fueled progress since the Industrial Revolution.

KSA To Build Largest Solar Power Factory In The Middle East

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed up Al-Afandi Solar to build the biggest Middle East manufacturing facility for silicon panels and solar cells.

UAE's desert sand can be used to store solar energy

Project led by Masdar Institute shows that sand could be used to replace heat storage materials. Sand could store solar energy up to 1000°C, making it a more efficient material as it can absorb energy at such high temperatures.

Couple Builds Energy Efficient Passive Solar Home

A conscious couple built a passive solar home near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In addition to orienting their house to face south, they installed overhangs that block the sun to keep it cool during summer months and allow the sun to enter and heat the house during winter months.

Scientists are trialling 'hydricity' - a new power source that combines solar energy and hydrogen

  • 16 Dec 2015

An international team of scientists has come up with a new type of energy system they're calling 'hydricity', which combines the power of sunlight with hydrogen fuel.

Tata Power Solar commissions world's largest rooftop solar array

The 12 MW installation will be built across eight sheltered venues at a single premise at the R.S.S.B. Educational & Environmental Society in Amritsar, India.

Zuckerberg and Gates' clean-energy mantra: Invest, invent

Tech industry titans are banding together to try to ensure the world has enough energy, with less of the carbon emissions tied to global warming.

Here's the First Airport to Run on 100% Solar Power

Cochin International in southern India is the world's first airport to be run solely on power from the sun. It became totally energy self-sufficient in August. How's it holding up?

Bangladesh Approves 200 MW Solar Power Project By SunEdison

The Government of Bangladesh has approved construction of a huge solar power project which is expected to play a critical role in the country achieving its renewable energy targets.

What Countries Are The Most Energy Efficient?

As global energy use rises, some nations are ramping up their energy efficiency. So which countries use the least amount of energy?