photovoltaics
A Farm That Floats on Water Could Help Solve Global Food Shortage
With its aquaculture, hydroponics, and photovoltaics mash up, the "floating farm" could produce food 365 days a year, regardless of water scarcity, drought, and even natural disasters.
How a Hacked Virus Is Bringing Us Closer to Artificial Photosynthesis
In new experiments, virus particles are tasked with transporting energy in organic light antennae.
What Happens to Solar Power During an Eclipse? We Find Out Friday
The eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see what happens when all the solar panels get cast into darkness at once.
How Australia Perfected Solar Power and Then Went Back to Coal
In the 1980s Australia led the world in solar technology. Fast-forward to 2014, and one of the country's largest solar farms has been canned. So what happened?
How Solar Power Could Become the World's Dominant Energy Source in 35 Years
By 2050, the sun could be the main source of electricity for human civilization.
How Australia Perfected Solar Power and Then Went Back to Coal
In the 1980s Australia led the world in solar technology. Fast-forward to 2014, and one of the country's largest solar farms has been canned.