You can now enjoy nature-created melodies like nothing you’ve ever experienced with Composer Craig Colorusso of MUDD Music’s invention. SunBoxes create a symphony from solar power, which varies depending on sunlight and the time of day (early morning or late afternoon sun strikes the panels at different lengths). As shown above, an array of 20 [...]
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Even with the rising price of electricity and environmental concerns resulting from disasters like the BP Oil Spill, many people are still concerned about the cost of solar power. Yet, for those of us who decide to invest in solar energy, the idea of the equivalent of a pretty nice car sitting on you rooftop [...]
At our related solar energy blog, we’ve told you about solar-powered bus shelters and solar-powered park benches. Now, comes a really cool invention to bring solar power to your urban park. The Oasis Shelter Bench, created by Baita Design. The solar-powered invention combines renewable energy with urban park elements. As shown in the rendering above, [...]
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Among the most often asked questions we get on this blog are: (1) how much do solar panels cost, and (2) how much could you save switching to solar power? Fortunately, there are tools you can use to determine whether to invest in solar panels. Using a solar calculator like the one found at International [...]
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Demonstrating the creative genius that is often present in solar technology, researchers have discovered a way to pull solar power from pokeberries (also known as pokeweed). More precisely, a red dye that comes from the berries can be used to coat fiber-based solar cells. The dye absorbs and traps sunlight, allowing for a greater conversion [...]
