Solar Energy: Page 6
Under Tesla's Wing, SolarCity's Future Remains Uncertain
With a tentative agreement to be purchased by its sister company, Tesla Motors, SolarCity is going all in on a strategy that some analysts say is ahead of its time: pairing solar systems with the automaker's energy-storage batteries.
SolarCity Agrees to $2.6 Billion Buyout Offer From Tesla
The combined entity would sell solar panels, home battery storage systems and electric cars under a single brand.
Facebook's Solar-Powered Internet Drone Takes Flight
Aquila, Facebook's lightweight, high-altitude aircraft, flew at a few thousand feet for 96 minutes in Yuma, Arizona.
Saudi Arabia-Based Startup NOMADD Raises US$1 Million From KAUST Innovation Fund
On the threshold of an exciting era for sun power, Saudi Arabia-based NOMADD looks to unlock the complete potential of solar power in the region, with its solar panel cleaning solution.
Big Solar Is Leaving Rooftop Systems in the Dust
The success of large-scale solar has raised questions about the wisdom of continuing incentives for rooftop installations, which remain far more expensive than most other forms of electricity.
A Highway That Will Produce Power Instead of Roadkill
Missouri hopes to have the first solar panel-paved stretch of U.S. highway before the end of the year.
Apple Creates a New Company to Sell Solar Energy
The company might have plans to expand its farms even further to prepare for new projects, such as charging stations for the long-rumored Apple car.
Former Crowdfunding Site Turned Solar-Loans Provider Mosaic Raises $200 Million
The announcement marks the largest funding to date for Mosaic, which in the last two years has grown into the nation's top loan provider for residential solar installations.
7 Clean-Tech Companies That Solve More Than Environmental Problems
To get people to make a change, sometimes it needs to be more than the right thing to do.
SunEdison Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The solar energy company is one of the largest non-financial companies to file for bankruptcy protection in the past decade.
Disney World Installs On-Brand Solar Panels in the Shape of Mouse Ears
The new solar farm near Epcot spans 22 acres and joins a family of mouse-shaped environmental projects.
All Charged Up! How Clothes Are Now Powering Devices.
Solar-powered jackets? Motion-Powered fabric? Clothes aren't just for covering up anymore.
Check Out This Super Cool Sustainable 3-D Printed House and Car Combo
A look at the future of green architecture.
Why We Don't Want to See a Total Solar-Panel Eclipse Over Nevada
A controversial ruling regarding solar energy in Nevada challenges business leaders on ethics, the environment and corporate social responsibility.
Startup Alert: 5 Space-Age Technologies Waiting to be Brought to India
Aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and businesses – we're leaking you the top 5 technologies expected to be celebrated soon and you could be the first to tap into the Indian market. Shh!