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Category: Solar Power

Switzerland’s PlanetSolar Boat Sets World Speed Record

The world’s largest solar boat is now also the fastest. Read more →

US, EU Seek Deals To Rein In China Solar

Negotiated settlements to trade disputes with China could “essentially carve up the global solar panel market into a series of regional markets.” Read more →

by Pete Danko

Back Off On China Solar Duties, Germany Urges EU

The EU is close to slapping punitive duties on Chinese solar imports, but Germany for one wants to see a negotiated settlement. Read more →

by Pete Danko

Solar-Powered RC Race Cars Teach Valuable Energy Lesson

Solar Rollers hope to teach teenagers to love solar energy, one race at a time. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

US Military Loves Solar, And The Feeling Is Mutual

Solar is making its way to the battlefield – here as part of a water purification system in Afghanistan – but the much bigger use is to power domestic bases and other facilities, including housing. (image via U.S. Marines)

At 130 megawatts, the U.S. military is using a lot of solar power – but a new industry report highlights the huge amount that will come in the next several years. Read more →

by Pete Danko

Saudi Arabia Turns To U.S. For Help With Solar Power

Mike Dooraghi works with engineers from K.A.CARE to install a rotating shadowband radiometer at the Al-Uyaynah Research Station near Riyadh. (image credit: Steve Wilcox/NREL)

Saudi Arabia is working with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory for training and expertise in measuring its solar resource. Read more →

by National Renewable Energy Laboratory