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Prototype uses solar energy to produce hydrogen and clean water from polluted...

Solar and nanoparticles and hydrogen, oh my!

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Sunflare's thin-film solar 'wallpaper' is light, flexible, and can be taped...

These flexible CIGS solar cells don't require a mounting rack, weigh 65% less than conventional solar panels, and are said to generate 10% more energy.

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Are you a scientist focused on scaling up renewables/storage? The Bright...

C'mon, we can't expect Elon Musk to do it all alone. And there's $100,000 worth of prizes for you if you win.

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Flexible solar panels recycle indoor light

These super thin modules can be made into window shades for capturing light outside and inside.

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This startup combines solar, lighting, WiFi, energy storage, and EV charging...

Totem Power's platform takes the concept of a utility pole to a whole new level.

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Modular sidewalk paving system harvests solar & kinetic energy, and is made...

Move over, solar freakin' roadways. A Hungarian startup is generating energy from sidewalks with its pavers.

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Diesel cars will 'almost disappear' by 2025, says UBS

I can almost smell the cleaner air now.

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Pocket-sized charge controller enables easier DIY portable solar electric...

The Inti C14 solar charge controller provides one of the missing links for small off-grid solar setups, and could be the key to more build-your-own systems.

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France is now home to the world's first solar road

It's only 1 kilometer long, but a two-year test of the solar road will help determine if a full rollout of 1000 km of solar roads in the country is worth pursuing.

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Tiny solar cells placed under the skin could power pacemakers and other implants

A typical pacemaker could be powered by solar cells as small as 3.6 square centimeters, which could be implanted under the skin, thereby avoiding the need for periodic battery replacements.

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Let there be light: The inspiring story of solar power in Israel's Arava Desert

When a solar power company has a visionary like Josef Abramowitz at its helm, it will know no boundaries.

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Mobile solar-plus-storage device could be an entry-level gateway to clean energy

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

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This solar briefcase will charge your phone, laptop, and a host of other gadgets

Another large-sized solar charger and battery system is about to hit the market, as an off-grid solar generator in a briefcase.

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Flecks of "solar glitter" can make almost anything solar powered

The tiny, flexible solar cells can be integrated into objects of any shape or size.

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This solar panel produces up to 5 liters of drinking water per day from the air

Zero Mass Water's SOURCE device is a rooftop solar device that produces water instead of just electricity.

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Forward Labs solar roof promises higher production, lower cost than Tesla's

The unicorn of cheap clean home energy will most likely be found in an affordable solar roof that doesn't look like a solar roof, and that can pay for itself quickly. This startup may have developed it.

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Solar paint produces hydrogen from sunlight and water vapor

The unique paint could provide clean power to homes at a low cost.

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New solar technology promises safe drinking water in a compact off-grid...

When the oft-predicted water wars start, we're going to want this technology on our side. Let's hope it survives the budget wars.

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Solar-activated canopy creates interactive environment that responds to light...

This digitally knitted canopy uses photo-luminescent yarns to create a semi-shaded summer pavilion for visitors to NYC's MoMA PS1 gallery.

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IKEA is now selling solar systems, no Allen key required

So far the panels and batteries are only offered in the UK but it might spread to sunnier North American climes.

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Are solar panels vulnerable to hackers?

A new study says yes, but luckily the fix is simple.

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Australia will be home to world's largest single-tower solar thermal power plant

The project will also include molten salt energy storage for 24 hour solar power.

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Solar blocks could replace solar panels on buildings

The blocks could be part of the architecture of a building, generating more power than just rooftop panels.

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Waterproof solar cell could go through the wash and still work

The solar cell can be stretched, bent and compressed without substantially affecting performance.

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Get off-grid & emergency power from this solar briefcase & battery packs

The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement.

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This concentrated solar power plant is totally tubular & easily transported

The HELIOtube is a radical departure from conventional CSP technology, as it is based around tubes of inflatable plastic film.

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Tesla tiny house integrates solar with Powerwall, towed by Model X (Video)

Tesla's tiny house integrates solar power and its Powerwall home battery into a seamless system, and can be towed by the Model X.

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See-through solar cells could close gap to meet electricity demand

This could turn 5-7 billion square meters of glass in the USA alone into solar power plants, plus power your cell phone and other gadgets

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High-performance #TinyLab house is the "Tesla of tiny houses" (Video)

This home for a family of three and two cats has been built with efficiency, comfort and health in mind.

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Finally, C.F. Møller shows the world how to do building-integrated solar panels

While the world chases solar generating windows, we see how to do solar generating walls.

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