Residential Solar Power News
Building. Living. Cars. Energy. These are words prefixed with “Green” so often that we hardly notice them anymore. Looking for a green car? Stand on any street corner. You’re bound to see (if not hear the whisper of) a Toyota Prius within minutes. Want a green living product? Do some window [...]
Solar cell efficiency just got better than ever.
Researchers at ZSW in Stuttgart, Germany have broken the world record for CIGS solar cell efficiency. After breaking a previous record in April long held by the NREL, ZSW has now toppled their own mark, reaching 20.3% conversion efficiency.
Cadmium-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cells are barely skimming the surface of [...]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely considered an inevitable part of the future of transportation. Every major auto manufacturer is working on their own electric model, with notables like the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt and an electric Ford Focus scheduled for release within the next year or two.
The primary concerns surrounding EVs are, of course, their [...]