US Puts Solar Panels on Old Nuclear Weapons Sites for Powering 70,000 Homes
In a transformative initiative, former nuclear weapons sites in the United States are being repurposed to host solar farms, aiming to generate clean energy for thousands of homes. This is part of the “Cleanup to Clean Energy” program by the Department of Energy, which ...
This E-Trailer with 200W Solar Panels Turns Into an Electric Motorboat for Limitless Travel Anywhere
The Green E-Trailer by BeTriton is a revolutionary amphibious vehicle that seamlessly combines the functionality of an e-bike trailer and a motorboat. This innovative design caters to adventurous souls seeking limitless travel across diverse terrains, including water. The bright-green ...
Woman Builds Off-Grid Tiny House on Family Farm in New Zealand
In the heart of the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand, Kacey realized her dream of building a unique off-grid tiny house on her family’s traditional farm. With a vision to create a home that not only embraced the tranquillity of the farm but also reflected her family’s ...
Largest Farm to Grow Crops Under Solar Panels Proves to Be a Bumper Crop for Agrivoltaic Land Use
Agrivoltaics is the co-location of solar power and agricultural production. It is not a new idea, but is not in widespread use.
Agrivoltaics is a relatively new field with infinite potential: it is the agricultural practice that uses solar power at its best. Studies observed that ...
Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Can Power Greenhouses Without Stunting Plant Growth
A new study on solar-powered greenhouses presents great prospects for the future of eco-friendly farming. Researchers have tested greenhouses with semi-transparent solar cells to see how they impact the growth of the plants.
By generating electricity through these cells, the energy ...
Student Creates Ingenious Solar Panels Made From Food Waste
Solar energy is the future of sustainability, but the main problem with this energy source is that it depends on the climate and geographic area in which you live. But with the correct technology, even solar power can become one of the most efficient alternative power sources out ...
Off-Grid ‘Hemp House’ Made Almost Entirely From Hemp and Solar Panels
Environmentally sustainable homes are the future since fossil fuels are doing a lot of harm to the environment. A team from Morocco comprised of student built a new home concept that relies on renewable energy and is made almost 100% from hemp and solar panels.
The house is one of ...
New Solar Power Tree can light 5 homes in just 4 sq ft of land
At first, it may seem strange, but when you get used to it, the structure looks like a tree, a technological tree but nonetheless a tree. People from the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) in India have resorted to this type of design because it can yield better ...
Cabin Built Out Of 3 Shipping Containers. This is so beautiful!
You don’t need a lot of money to build a luxurious home. An example is this cabin, built out of three shipping containers. Each container was bought for $3,400 by Joseph Dupuis, who is originally from Ottawa. The owner worked to convert these containers into a luxurious and cozy ...
