Today’s Eco-friendly environment is very encouraging for the innovations and investments in solar energy sector.
It continues to generate interest in the field of research and innovations for renewable energy all around the world. But, the US and Europe remain the big players in research and implementation! (more…)
A solar powered vehicle or SPV designed by London designer Omer Sagiv is a futuristic, concept car made out of aluminum with flexible thin-film modules attached to it. Ideal for riding on open lands where the sun amply blesses its harsh rays, this SPV creates enough energy for long distances. Moreover, a shaft in the center of the SPV functions as an in-built cooling system to protect the driver from outside heat. The car not only operates as a vehicle but also generates electricity to power homes with its many, multifunctional solar panels. (more…)
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All thanks to the partnership of Ford Motor and SunPower, buyers of Ford plug-in vehicles will be able to charge their cars with help of solar electricity, including the upcoming Ford Focus Electric.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan, the giant automaker, has come up with the idea of charging its new Nissan Leaf model by solar power. This step has been taken to improve electric storage systems. Although Nissan Leaf has good response in Japan, the company is looking for next five year plan when ageing Leaf will offer best business opportunities to use lithium-ion batteries for storing electricity. (more…)
HB-SIA On Flight
There seems to be a refreshing new hope for all of us interested on entering a new era of efficient, renewable and non-contaminating energies. For some of us, Solar Power stands as the best candidate.
This new hope is brought by SOLAR IMPULSE, a project founded by Bertrand Piccard, psychiatrist and aeronaut and André Borschberg, an engineer and graduate in management science. For seven years, a team of 50 engineers and technicians have been working on the HB-SIA solar aircraft, a zero fuel and completely solar powered aircraft that is able to flight at night.