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How the Himalayas are Lighting Up With Solar Power
Solar energy is making headway in some of the most remote areas of the world, places where diesel fuel is hard to come by, and electric power is sorely needed for light and communication to other parts of the world. Now, thanks to a company called Global Himalayan Expeditions (GHE), even the most far-flung parts of the planet can have access to cheap electric power. 22 Himalayan Villages Go Solar GHE… Read more
Self-Replicating Solar Power: Dream or Reality?
The free energy we get from the sun is 10,000 times what we currently use. Harnessing just 0.01% of what the sun bestows on us is enough to sustain us without resorting to polluting fossil fuels. But how do we tap into all that fee energy? Therein lies the challenge. One bold, new approach is self-replicating solar power. The Sahara Solar Breeder Project is leading the charge, hoping to use the Sahara Desert’s… Read more
Rust into Energy? See How This Everyday Oxide Is Changing the Solar Game
While the rush to solar is unquestionably the goal of many sustainability enthusiasts, how to efficiently store solar energy remains somewhat elusive. Ways to flatten the power curve between day and night, high demand and low has become a prime target of utility engineers for some time now. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, for materials science and engineering researchers have finally uncovered a way to harness… Read more
How Islands are Shaping the Future of Solar Power
Forced to be self sufficient, an increasing number of islands are choosing to go solar, cutting the umbilical of diesel generators to provide electricity. These forward thinking islands have come to realize that the future of solar power depends on battery-coupled systems, which allow energy to be stored and dispatched at night or on cloudy days. Ta’u’s New Microgrid Situated on the east side of the Samoan islands, the small atoll… Read more
Solar-Powered LED Street Lights Gaining Ground
Once primarily installed in locales where grid-tied lighting was considered impractical or too costly, solar-powered LED streetlights have become increasingly visible in parks, along trails, private streets, and both college and corporate campuses. These grid-free lighting structures have been adopted by private and municipal venues that seek lighting but not at the expense of uprooting existing landscaping or pavement. Developing countries with little or no electrical infrastructure have also embraced… Read more