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Why record-breaking heatwaves aren’t good news for solar power

The sun is blasting western Europe as extreme temperatures grip the region - and yet solar panels cannot make the most out of it.

Mobility

Lightyear's car runs on sunshine — but is it in your price range?

Drivers with a daily commute of less than 35 km who live in sunny climates could go as long as seven months without needing to charge this car, the company says.

Europe

Why Spain's renewable energy boom is so controversial

Protesters have called it the "industrialisation of the countryside".

Ecotech

This gorgeous sustainable school keeps students cool in 45 degrees

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

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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.

Earth News

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.

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.

Earth News

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.

Earth News

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.

19 February 2022

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.

31 January 2022

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.

16 January 2022

Ecotech

Welcome to the Australian village powered by the sun

This couple have been living off grid for 40 years

12 January 2022

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.

14 December 2021