Taking advantage of the Sun’s light to supply your home with electricity helps to reduce your electricity bills and your carbon footprint. Whether it’s summer or winter, throughout the year, Australia bakes under the unyielding rays of the sun. On average, Australia experiences more solar radiation per square kilometer than anywhere else. The sun provides … Continue reading How You Benefit From Solar Energy
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Blu-Ray Discs Improve Solar Cell Performance
Blu-ray discs are already one of the best ways to store high-definition movies and TV shows because of their high-density data storage. Now, new research from Northwestern University states they also improve the performance of solar cells.
First Battery to Store Solar Power is a Major Breakthrough in Renewable Energy
Is it a solar cell or a rechargeable battery? Both! The patent-pending device invented at The Ohio State University is the world’s first solar battery.
How Solar Panels Work
They have been around for years. They can be seen on homes, on top of road signs and light posts offering a inexpensive means for powering objects. They are solar panels that harness the sun’s natural energy and convert it into electricity. But how do they work?Solar panels harness the sun’s rays and convert them … Continue reading How Solar Panels Work
World’s First Solar Cell that Stores its Own Power
Is it a solar cell or a rechargeable battery? Both! The patent-pending device invented at The Ohio State University is the world’s first solar battery. In the October 3, 2014 issue of the journal Nature Communications, the Ohio State researchers reported that they’ve succeeded in combining a battery and a solar cell … Continue reading World’s First Solar Cell that Stores its Own Power



