South Florida Passes 200 Mark For LEED Certifications

The new LEED Platinum-certified Palmetto Bay Municipal Center. Image via City of Palmetto Bay.

It’s been a slow start, but after having zero LEED projects underway in 2009, Florida builders are catching up with more than 200 LEED-certified buildings. Read more →

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Green Roofs May Boost Efficiency Of Solar Panels

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Two recent studies indicate that the plants on a green roof may have a synergistic relationship with solar cells and can improve the performance of the photovoltaic process. Read more →

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Winter Snow Poses Little Risk For Home Solar Panel Systems

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Home solar energy still makes sense, even if you live in a winter wonderland. Read more →

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How A Solar Panel Is Made: From Polysilicon To PV [VIDEO]

SolarWorld manufacturing plant, Hillsboro, Ore.

A visit to the SolarWorld plant in Hillsboro, Ore., gives EarthTechling TV a chance to see the solar panel manufacturing process from start to finish. Read more →

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SolTech’s Ice-Like Solar Roof Tiles Keep Your Home Toasty Warm

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Want cheap heat without all the bulky panels? SolTech's unique glass roof tiles could be the solution. Read more →

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New US Navy Electric Trucks Sport Solar Panels

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The US Navy has invested in 36 new slow moving electric trucks and cargo vans in Hawaii that are mounted with solar panels to help further cut fuel costs. Read more →

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A Modest Solar Panel Setup And How Well It Performs

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Do The Math goes in depth to break down its solar panel set up atop its roof, showcasing everything you'll ever want to know about how this technology and more. Read more →

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Island of Tokelau To Become World’s First Solar-Powered Nation

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Using 4,032 solar panels and 1,344 batteries, the island nation will generate 150% of its own current electricity demand by the end of 2012. Read more →

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New App Knows Exactly Where To Put Your Solar Panels

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Using Google Maps, this app can pinpoint the perfect place to install your solar panels for highest efficiency. Read more →

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Brazilian Designers Craft World’s Most Eco-Friendly ATM

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LEDs, solar panels, passive solar, recycled plastic, green roofs--oh my! This eco-friendly ATM has it all. Read more →

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