Solar-Powered RC Race Cars Teach Valuable Energy Lesson

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

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A Social Network For The Solar-Curious Consumer

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Geostellar's advanced simulation platform provides an instant analysis of each and every home’s solar potential. Read more →

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Solar-Powered Classroom Project Shines On Kickstarter

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The promise of renewable energy inspires students to take their classroom off-grid. Read more →

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Cincinnati Tax Plan Rewards Robust LEED Development

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New tax abatement guidelines passed by the Cincinnati City Council will encourage local property owners to build structures at the highest LEED certification levels. Read more →

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Solar Installation Costs Fall, But So Do Incentives

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A recent study shows that solar installation costs have dropped substantially in 2011 and early 2012, but most savings have been offset by a reduction in government subsidies that the solar industry had been relying on for the last decade. Read more →

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15MW Solar Plant In Mauritania Will Boost Grid By 10%

Masdar 15 MW Solar PV Plant In Mauritania

Built by Masdar, the array will be the first utility-scale solar power installation in the entire country Read more →

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7-in-1 Solar Transformer Toy Delivers Battery-Free Fun

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This solar science kit effortlessly convinces children to exercise their sense of creativity all while enjoying the magic of renewable energy Read more →

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Usually Sun & Ice Cream Don’t Mix, But This Is The Exception

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Check out this sustainable ice-cream vending vehicle that keeps treats cold with solar energy. Read more →

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Can DOE’s Sunshot Challenge Fast-Track Grid-Parity Solar?

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Find out what Minh Le, Chief Engineer for the Energy Department's Solar Program, has to say about the current state of American solar, and what we need to do to achieve grid-parity. Read more →

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Solar Lamp Brightens The Night With A Little Sun

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Called the LittleSun Lantern, the daisy-shaped device uses solar photovoltaic cells to harvest light during the day and distribute it after dark. Read more →

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