Our weekly round-up of energy saving news is back, with satellites, sports cars, scientists, more scientists and Richard Branson!
Our Top 5 Energy Stories – 3rd July 2014
University creates semi-transparent, colourful solar cells
Engineers and scientists from the University of Michigan have developed a world first — coloured, semi-transparent photovoltaic solar cells.
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Solar Power Around the World
With spring almost upon us, we thought it was time we started talking about solar panels. We’ve put together a list of some of the largest and most ambitious solar energy projects from around the world.
Our Top 5 Energy Stories – 12th February 2014
In our regular round-up of energy efficiency news we have flood warnings, Pharrell Williams’ new fashion brand, green skyscrapers, eco-friendly bikes and climate change on Google Earth!
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Our Top 5 Energy Stories – 28th August 2013
Our roundup of energy stories from around the world features solar-powered flowers, coffee-powered cars, futuristic cities, electric buses and energy news from Google.
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Solar Roadways (Video)
What if all of our roads were covered in solar panels? That was the question asked by Scott and Julie Brushaw, and electrical engineer and a counselor from the US state of Idaho. They decided to find out by making a prototype, and next thing they knew they were being given funding by the Federal Highway Administration and had people like Google and NASA paying attention to them. Watch the videos below to find out more.
Our Top 5 Energy Stories – 15th May 2013
The top five is back. This week we have solar-powered planes, eco-friendly shopping centres, hybrid tanks, expensive petrol and a solar-powered tablet computer. Enjoy!
Our Top 5 Energy Stories – 7th November 2012
The top 5 is back, with home renovations, electric supercars, energy saving tyres, volcano power and pollution-destroying pants!
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