Solar Energy

It’s now required by law in France for any new buildings to have green living roofs or solar panels installed. This is a huge step forward in sustainable living and …

Google is investing $300 million to help people install solar panels on their houses. This means thousands of homes can now be powered by the sun. The program by SolarCity …

Burlington, Vermont is powered 100% by renewable energy, becoming the first city in the USA to do so.   “Burlington, Vermont, the state’s largest city, recently became the first in …

This modern solar-powered house produces more energy than it consumes! Designed by ArchiBlox, an Australian sustainable architecture firm, this 800 square foot home is 100% self-sufficient.        “Carbon …

The New York Times reports that over the last 5 years solar and wind power generation costs have plummeted. This is more than a trend and promises to dethrone big …

School built in Malawi is completely off grid. Architecture For A Change built this school from shipping containers, and is complete with solar power and a rain water collecting system. …

Every now and then a product comes along that is truly innovative and helps to clean up our planet. The “Infinite Light” is one of those products. It’s basically a …

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to beat the heat this summer, there are plenty of very effective DIY options you can try. A while back we featured …

This integrated rooftop solar system could be the future of solar energy. Combining PV and thermal systems creates a dual purpose solar roof which produces electricity and heat for the …

Amazing Shipping Container Transforms Into 15,000 Watt Pop-Up Solar Power Station with Wifi!       This has to be one of the coolest pieces of solar powered off grid …