Solar Impulse 2 takes off for its coast-to-coast journey across the United States
L’aereo solare ha attraversato il Pacifico ed ora è tornato in volo verso Phoenix. Online la diretta del volo si Solar Impulse 2.
Coats and bikinis will charge smartphones and computers
There are ever more garments with built-in solar panels. From solar coats to necklaces.
Renewables surged in 2015, with 8.3 per cent extra production capacity
La costruzione di nuovi impianti basati su fonti rinnovabili ha consentito di aumentare dell‘8,3 per cento la capacità produttiva in un solo anno.
Investments in renewable energy hit new record in 2015
With 286 billion dollars, 2015 was the year of renewable energy. A sign that even though the price of fossil fuels dropped, the transition has begun.
Jordan now invests in renewables. 1.8 GW by 2018
Jordan gives green light to build 12 solar plants. Once completed, they will produce 200 MW of energy.
Canada’s largest coal plant will become a solar farm
Closed in 2013, the coal plant will become a solar park that will generate 44 MW of photovoltaic, clean and reliable energy.
No need of diesel or wood. With solar cookers you can cook with the sunlight
Solar cookers offer an alternative way of cooking using solar energy instead of fire or traditional kitchens.
A floating solar farm will provide clean drinking water to citizens in London
L’energia elettrica rinnovabile prodotta dalle celle servirà per alimentare l’impianto di depurazione dell’acqua che serve milioni di cittadini di Londra.
A mega solar plant in Morocco will bring energy to 1 million people
Located outside the city of Ouarzazate, the plant will have a surface area equivalent to that of Morocco’s capital, Rabat and will generate 580 megawatts (MW) of electricity, the BBC reports. It employs a large number of moveable mirrors that can follow the sun’s path and harness sunlight to melt salt contained inside the structure’s circuit.
COP21. India leads Solar Alliance of 121 countries
L’iniziativa è stata lanciata alla Cop 21 dal governo dell’India. L’obiettivo è permettere lo sviluppo del solare nelle nazioni situate tra i due tropici.