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NY’s Solar Thermal Plan Will Save State $175 Million Annually

Sixty percent of the energy used in buildings in New York State goes to heat and hot water. This power heavy fact has been the the driving force behind a newly devised solar thermal energy plan that could eventually save New York State residents $175 million a year. Given that the last nation-wide energy bill [...] Sixty percent of the energy used in buildings in New York State goes to heat and hot water. This power heavy fact has been the the driving force behind a newly devised solar therma...

Turner Solar Powered LED Lamps are an Elegant Lighting Solution

The Turner Lamp is a simple, elegant LED light that is powered by the sun. During the day, turn the lantern upside-down so it can soak up the sun’s rays. In the evening, turn the lantern back and it will light up with a warm and cozy glow. The wind will never blow the Turner [...] The Turner Lamp is a simple, elegant LED light that is powered by the sun. During the day, turn the lantern upside-down so it can soak up the sun’s rays. In the evening, turn the lantern back and it will light up wi...

A Solar Powered Metallic Cloud Museum for Xiamen China

Read the rest of A Solar Powered Metallic Cloud Museum for Xiamen Chinahttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", china, cloud museum, Eco Architecture, floating museum, green architecture, green design, green museum, MAD architects, metallic cloud museum, solar panel, Solar Power, xiamen Read the rest of A S...

Sleek Solar Delta Yacht Travels the Seas in Style

Sleek, white luxury yachts are so 20th century — today seafarers are looking for something a little different. Enter the Delta yacht, designed by Liviu Tudoran. The Italian designer has created a svelte carbon fiber yacht that draws inspiration from traditional Romanian values and sculpture. Not only does it have a glass bottom so [...] Sleek, white luxury yachts are so 20th century — today seafarers are looking for something a little different. Enter the Delta yacht, designed by Liviu Tudor...

Zephyr Solar Plane Completes Longest Unmanned Flight Ever

As expected, the Zephyr solar plane has officially broken the endurance record for an unmanned aircraft by flying for a whopping two weeks above an Arizona army range. The photovoltaic-powered Zephyr, which touched down on Friday, handily beat the previous world record of 30 hours with a new record of 336 hours! Read the rest of [...] As expected, the Zephyr solar plane has officially broken the endurance record for an unmanned aircraft by flying for a whopping two weeks above an Arizona army...

World’s First Molten Salt Solar Plant Produces Power at Night

Sicily has just announced the opening of the world’s first concentrated solar power (CSP) facility that uses molten salt as a heat collection medium. Since molten salt is able to reach very high temperatures (over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit) and can hold more heat than the synthetic oil used in other CSP plants, the plant [...] Sicily has just announced the opening of the world’s first concentrated solar power (CSP) facility that uses molten salt as a heat collection medium. Since molten salt ...

Zero-Emission Eunoia Airship Takes to the Skies

Thomas Tzortzi updates the traditional zeppelin, providing luxurious accommodations for air travelers will emitting zero emissions in his concept airship, the Eunoia. We recently fell in love with designer Thomas Tzortzi’s Eunoia project – a zero emission update on the classic zeppelin. Outfitted with an array of solar panels and lifted from the earth using helium, the Eunoia can launch into the skies without need for a runway. The initial prototype is only designed for eight individuals, but...

Solar-Powered Batmobile Concept Moped Is a Charging Machine

This solar-powered bike isn’t bullet-proof, but its Batmobile-like design is certainly superhero worthy. It is a moped that has a movable shell casing — inspired by the armadillidiidae, or pillbug — that is completely covered with solar panels. Grab your bike, jet through the city, then close the solar covering and the entire surface of [...] This solar-powered bike isn’t bullet-proof, but its Batmobile-like design is certainly superhero worthy. It is a moped that has a movable shell casing —...

World’s Largest Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Project Online

As of Sunday, the world’s largest stand alone integrated photovoltaic project was pumping out power into the grid. The building integrated PV system is located on the roof of the recently completed Hongqiao Rail Station in Shanghai. With 20,000 panels, the 61,000 sq m roof system is expected to produce 6.3 million kilowatt-hours (kwh) of [...] As of Sunday, the world’s largest stand alone integrated photovoltaic project was pumping out power into the grid. The building integrated PV system is...

The FlowCut Solar Lawnmower Cuts Grass Using Sun Power

Had enough of pushing a heavy lawnmower across your grass when you have better things to do with your weekends? The flowCut solarmower concept tackles this laborious task by using sunlight. All you have to do is leave the flowCut on your lawn, let it soak up the sun, and the photovoltaic panel will power [...] Had enough of pushing a heavy lawnmower across your grass when you have better things to do with your weekends? The flowCut solarmower concept tackles this laborious task by using sunli...

Breakthrough in Solar Cell Science Points to Increased Efficiency

The indium/galluim puzzle has long been confusing scientists and researchers trying to make solar cells more efficient. The numbers say that the ratio of indium to gallium in thin film solar cells should be optimized at 30:70 but in practice the optimal ratio happens to be the exact opposite of that — 70 to 30. [...] The indium/galluim puzzle has long been confusing scientists and researchers trying to make solar cells more efficient. The numbers say that the ratio of indium to gallium in thi...

Zephyr to Complete Longest Unmanned Solar Flight on Friday

High above the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, world records are being broken by a waify aircraft called the Zephyr. We recently reported on the Solar Impulse flying the first 24-hour flight and proving that a sun-powered plane can fly at night, but the Zephyr has blown that record out of the water [...] High above the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, world records are being broken by a waify aircraft called the Zephyr. We recently reported on the Solar Impulse flying the f...

Japan’s Ikaros Spacecraft Successfully Propelled by Solar Sail

We’ve been following the progress of the Japanese spaceship IKAROS — the first to unfurl a solar sail in deep space. Today, the ship made the only first that really matters: it caught the sun’s rays with its 3,000 square-foot sail and successfully used the energy to speed its way through space. Read the rest of [...] We’ve been following the progress of the Japanese spaceship IKAROS — the first to unfurl a solar sail in deep space. Today, the ship made the only first that really matters: it c...

Primate’s Progress: a Chuggy Solar-Powered Lawn Mower

We’ve seen several solar-powered lawn mowers lately, and they’re generally high-tech, super space-cadety looking things. That’s part of why the Primate’s Progress mower tickles our bits. It’s a cute little solar-powered mower buggy created by artists Marguerite Karhl and Paul Ruff. But besides the bright colors and rounded corners, what’s exciting about this puttery thing [...] We’ve seen several solar-powered lawn mowers lately, and they’re generally high-tech, super space-cadety looking thi...

Soji Solar Lantern is Perfect for Lighting Up Summer Parties

Looking for a way to illuminate your next summer fete? Well these beautiful Soji solar lanterns will have you saying “I see the light.” These high style lanterns get their juice from the sun and are a steal for sustainable lighting at only $34.99 each. Plus, their wavy, modern motifs will add just the right [...] Looking for a way to illuminate your next summer fete? Well these beautiful Soji solar lanterns will have you saying “I see the light.” These high style lanterns get their juice from...