A new ‘reverse solar panel’ generates electricity from the shadows

Scientists say they’ve created a device that allows electricity to be generated from the shadows thanks to different illumination angles.  The shadow-effect energy generator (SEG), developed in Singapore, makes use of the contrast in illumination between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity. The low-cost flexible device, which powered a watch in experiments, even gives … Read more

New $1billion plan to supply 260,000 homes in Las Vegas with solar power moves forward 

New $1billion project will supply 260,000 homes in Las Vegas with energy from the largest solar power facility in the US, and the eighth largest in the world The Trump administration has approved a new solar power project in Las Vegas Called Gemini Solar, the project will supply 260,000 with renewable electricity The $1billion project … Read more

Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources like wind and solar

Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable solar power, and estimates the change will save more than $65million over seven years Houston will partner with NRG Energy to get all of its energy from solar  The plan will begin in July and last for five years, with two yearly extensions Houston … Read more