Solar Impulse Departs Phoenix, Headed To Dallas

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The remarkable, sun-fueled Solar Impulse airplane departs Phoenix at 4:47 this morning, headed to Dallas as its cross-country journey resumes. Read more →

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Switzerland’s PlanetSolar Boat Sets World Speed Record

PlanetSolar Boat Sets World Record 2

The world’s largest solar boat is now also the fastest. Read more →

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US, EU Seek Deals To Rein In China Solar

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Negotiated settlements to trade disputes with China could “essentially carve up the global solar panel market into a series of regional markets.” Read more →

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Back Off On China Solar Duties, Germany Urges EU

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The EU is close to slapping punitive duties on Chinese solar imports, but Germany for one wants to see a negotiated settlement. Read more →

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Solar-Powered RC Race Cars Teach Valuable Energy Lesson

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Solar Rollers hope to teach teenagers to love solar energy, one race at a time. Read more →

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US Military Loves Solar, And The Feeling Is Mutual

Solar is making its way to the battlefield – here as part of a water purification system in Afghanistan – but the much bigger use is to power domestic bases and other facilities, including housing. (image via U.S. Marines)

At 130 megawatts, the U.S. military is using a lot of solar power – but a new industry report highlights the huge amount that will come in the next several years. Read more →

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Solar Impulse Bathroom Mystery Solved

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The flights stretch on for 18 hours or more. So what does the Solar Impulse pilot do when he has to, you know, go? Read more →

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New Solar: From 100% In March To 2.5% In April

One of the new big solar projects that came online in April was this one in Gridley, Calif. (image via Blue Oak Energy)

Solar's proportion of new generating capacity plunged in April. But don't worry. Everything is OK. Read more →

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Hyundai Takes Rooftop Solar To An Extreme

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The 10-megawatt solar array planned for a Hyundai factory in South Korea will be among the world's biggest single-site rooftop systems. Read more →

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Solar Traps: World-Changer Or Vaporware?

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A Maryland inventor's claim of a radically new and better (but largely not revealed) approach to solar power is getting attention. Is there anything to it? Read more →

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