There’s a lot of surface area on this planet for solar panels. The ocean’s are a vast area to utilize this solar technology. But, the weather can make the installation and use of floating solar arrays difficult. That’s not the case with LSAs (Liquid Solar Arrays) by Sunengy Pty LTD .
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Astronomers have observed a planet some 200 light years from Earth that, for a few hours, becomes 700°C hotter every time its elliptical orbit brings it close to its sun.
Continue reading… “Planet Becomes Raging Inferno”
Not only has the average global temperature increased in the past 50 years, but the hottest day of the year has shifted nearly two days earlier, according to a new study by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University.
Continue reading… “Earth’s Seasons Have Shifted Nearly Two Days Earlier”
A new Russian satellite specifically constructed to observe the sun’s x-ray and gamma radiation will soon be joining two other satellites already in space. Scientists believe this latest technology will reveal a side to the sun they’ve never seen before. Read all about this innovation and this time, you can leave your sun block at home.
Continue reading… “New Russian Satellite To Study Side Of Sun Never Seen Before”
In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, MI, has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity from sunlight. The partnership offers seven different prefabricated systems, ranging in capacity from 3 to 120 kilowatts. Tests show that the solar roof panels are rugged and can withstand winds in excess of 160 miles per hour.
Continue reading… “Solar Cells Integrated Into Building Materials”
In London, Ontario, a team from the University of Western Ontario is bringing a fairy tale to life at the Insurance Research Lab for Better Homes.
Continue reading… “Recreating the Three Little Pigs”