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Environment
What If Solar Were Subsidized Like Oil?
Finally, a useful graphic about fossil fuel versus solar subsidies. From our friends at One Block Off the Grid.
Environment
Interactive Transparency: America's Energy, Where It's From and How It's Used
With the full picture, the problems (wasted energy) and the potential solutions (more renewable energy) become more clear.
Environment
Faux-tosynthesis: The Artificial Leaf that Could Power Your Home
A "Holy Grail" of solar research has reportedly been achieved: MIT scientists have created a fake "leaf" that mimics photosynthesis.
Environment
We Shouldn't Care That a Couple of Rich Suburbanites Don't Like Solar Panels on Their Street
The New York Times created a buzz by creating a controversy about a popular solar program in New Jersey. Ignore it.
Environment
Making Solar Sexy: SMIT's Amazingly Versatile and Attractive Solar Panels
The SMIT team's new Tensile Solar Structures are lightweight, modular energy-generating systems, inspired by fabric architecture.
Environment
New Study Finds Solar Panels Are "Contagious"
A new study finds that you're more likely to install solar panels if other people in your zip code have them.
Technology
Cheap Ways to Get Solar Panels for Your House
Solar panels are a good investment, but the start-up costs can be prohibitive. Here are some ways to get your solar panels for free.
Environment
Sahara Solar Breeder Project Aims to Power Half the World by 2050
The Sahara Desert has two things in abundance: sun and sand. What if they could be used symbiotically to eventually provide half the world's energy?
Environment
Video: MIT Researcher Explains New "Third Way" Solar Innovation
We all know photovoltaics and solar thermal. Now MIT researchers have made a breakthrough in a new form of solar power.
Environment
1366 Technologies Will Help Solar Reach "Grid Parity"
This cool, if wonky, chart from 1366 Technologies shows just how close solar energy is to the current electric grid costs.
Environment
Solar Mosaic: Bring Solar to Your Community for Just $100
The new Solar Mosaic program in Oakland lets residents buy $100 shares of solar panel installations on the roofs of local schools and nonprofits.
Environment
Why McKibben's Solar "Stunt" Does Matter
On second thought, McKibben's "Put Solar On It" road trip stunt was productive.
Lifestyle
Brooklyn's Habana Outpost is a Mecca of Food and Sustainability
From solar panels to a bike-powered blender, this Fort Greene eatery packs a delicious and environmentally-friendly punch.
Technology
Ask the Energy Expert: Why Is Solar Taking So Long?
In this new series, we ask our readers to submit questions for Cyrus Wadia, an expert on energy matters. Question: We hear about new...
Environment
The World's Largest Concentrated Solar Plant Is Coming to California
Plants like this one can replace coal. The planet might survive after all.
Cities
Visiting Austin's Giant Solar SunFlowers
On our way out of Austin, we stopped at SunFlowers, the city's largest public art installation.
Environment
Spain Passed United States as Global Solar Leader
First, Nadal hoists the trophy at Wimbledon. Then La Roja bring home the World Cup. And now Spain overtakes the United States as the world's...
Environment
Video: Spain's Stunning Solar Towers
Watch this video to see the future of large-scale, carbon-free electricity production.
