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Konarka Technologies, Inc. has taken another step forward as the leading developer of organic photovoltaic technology (OPV) in the world.
As a result of the December 31 presidential signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; H.R. 1540), the Department of Defense, or DOD, is prohibited from funding any LEED Platinum or Gold certification of new buildings for the current fiscal year, unless it submits notification of intent 30 days before the money is allocated.
Imagine moving into a brand new home that is not only beautiful and affordable, but will use the solar power to reduce utility bills and heat water.
Las Casas Verdes, touted as the first all solar development in Texas, is a three-acre acre neighborhood consisting of 20 single-family, solar-powered homes in South Austin.
The Ninth Annual Illinois Renewable Energy & Sustainable Lifestyle Fair was held over the weekend at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, Illinois. Now in its ninth year, the fair is the largest of its kind in the state and the longest running.
College and university students from all over the world are preparing for the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010.
Once selected, students from nine countries will design and build real self-sufficient, solar-powered homes. The teams have 10 days to assemble their solar homes onsite at the Solar Village.
Imagine a house that can reduce energy consumption by as much as 90% without using solar panels or other expensive equipment.
Okay, when you see the name of the Paper Battery, Co. you think: “I know technology can do a lot of amazing things, but a battery made out of paper? They can’t be serious.” In fact, they are.
News from America captured most of the headlines this week. In particular, minds across the globe were fixated on President Obama's State of the Union address and Macintosh's unveiling of the très chique iPad. Both of these events had clean energy implications, as you will soon find out.
Kevin Surace is serious about energy saving building products.
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) and SunEdison announced the activation of a 440 kilowatt (kW) roof-mount photovoltaic (PV) solar system at Owens Corning’s Kearny, New Jersey facility.
