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This gorgeous sustainable school keeps students cool in 45 degrees

Deep in the Indian desert, this amazing elliptical school is a sustainable masterpiece.

Earth News

Scientists one step closer to capturing nighttime solar power

By ‘catching’ the earth’s heat at night, Australian researchers have taken a major step towards nighttime solar power.

Earth News

Euroviews. Why solar power is the greenest renewable we have at our disposal

"We have still barely even scratched the surface of solar’s true potential to revolutionise the global power system," says Dr Harald Överholm.

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There could be solar panels on all buildings in the EU by 2025

Solar costs have plunged by more than 80% over the last decade, but the technology produced only 5% of EU electricity in 2020.

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Ecotech

This solar-powered Tesla could be the future of electric cars

Elon Musk might be leading the electric car revolution, but this scientist is making his vehicles greener.

Ecotech

Self-healing solar panels may be the future of reliable clean energy

Researchers have found a material which can self-repair, potentially revolutionising solar panel construction.

Ecotech

Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years say scientists

The future of solar has just got brighter with this ‘ultra-thin’ device for converting stored energy into electricity.

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Greece opens the largest double-sided solar farm in Europe

The 204-megawatt solar park in the northern Greek town of Kozani was built by Greece's biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum.

Climate

Which European countries are leading the race on renewable energy?

Some of the Scandinavian winners are predictable, but smaller countries like Albania and Montenegro also make the top 10.

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Wind and solar power growth finally on track to meet climate targets

"If these renewable trends can be replicated globally, and sustained, the power sector would be on track for 1.5 degree goal."

Mobility

Watch: Tunisian engineer builds fully electric, solar-powered car

The founder and CEO of Bako Motors, hopes his device could provide a greener, cheaper alternative for his city’s residents.

Climate

Floating solar farm puts Thailand on track towards carbon neutrality

Thailand creates world’s biggest solar farm - but not everybody is happy about it.

Ecotech

Humans could become walking solar panels if this technology takes off

Solar fashion and vertical solar farms are the future with this new material that doesn't need direct sunlight to make electricity.

Ecotech

These solar-powered motorbikes are a poacher's worst nightmare

Anti-poaching rangers on petrol-powered bikes can be heard up to 45 minutes before they arrive so this Swedish company has come up with a solution.

Earth News

Six eco-friendly home gadgets that will save you money

From solar kettles to shower-powered radios, there's plenty of little ways to make your home greener.

Ecotech

Welcome to the Australian village powered by the sun

This couple have been living off grid for 40 years

Nature

Bumblebees are dying - but could solar parks save them?

Turning solar farms into meadows could quadruple bumblebee numbers - spreading their pollinator services far and wide.

Earth News

This €4.8 million floating mansion is making life at sea sustainable

The ‘liveable’ luxury yacht harvests rainwater and solar power to help you stay afloat sustainably

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This snowboard maker is using solar energy from the desert to go green

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai isn't known for its snow-capped slopes, but one of the world’s leading board manufacturers has set up shop on the edge of an arid desert and for good reason.

Ecotech

What is Earth’s black box and is it spying on us?

By recording our action and inaction on climate change, this giant steel box is hoping to prevent a future apocalypse.