A single minute of sunlight striking the earth provides enough energy to meet the needs of everyone on the planet for a year. Which means that a day of sunlight provides 1,440 years of power.
We just don't harvest that power very ...READ»
Despite the amazing panoramic views in our new office, we still get the occasional case of skyscraper fever and have to hit the road. This year we took along winners of the Fast 50. The idea behind what we dubbed the Fast 50 ...READ»
Solar panels suffer from being an imperfect tech, and differences between the quality of each individual cell can even affect how efficiently the whole thing works. Enter National Semiconductor, with smart solar optimizer chips.The ...READ»
You know the green movement has hit the big time when flashy investors start getting involved. Earlier today we learned that George Soros is investing $1 billion in clean energy, and now comes word that the Carbon War Room, a ...READ»
Wal-Mart unveiled plans to purchase solar power for 22 Wal-Mart stores, including Sam's Clubs and a distribution center in Hawaii and California (as part of a pilot project to determine solar power viability for Wal-Mart). The total ...READ»