As if there weren’t already cameras enough in this world, researchers created a new type that is both microscopic and self-powered, making it possible to embed just about anywhere and have it work perpetually. It’s undoubtedly cool technology, but it’s probably also going to cause a spike in tinfoil sales.
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SoftBank Group and Saudi Arabia plan to spend $200 billion building the world’s biggest solar power plant
SoftBank Group Corp., known for splashy deals involving billions of dollars (see: its Vision Fund and investments in Uber and Didi), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to build a $200 billion solar power plant. Expected to reach its full capacity of 200 gigawatts by 2030, the development will be the largest […]
View More SoftBank Group and Saudi Arabia plan to spend $200 billion building the world’s biggest solar power plantMassive solar power project will be 100 times larger than any in the world
The world’s biggest solar power project is coming to Saudi Arabia.
And it comes with a high price tag: around $200 billion. The venture, a partnership between Saudi Arabia and Japanese tech giant SoftBank, was revealed Tuesday, according to Blo…
Harness energy from the sun with a solar-powered charging bank that’s on sale
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Someone stole a piece of China’s new solar panel-paved road less than a week after it opened
Putting solar panels into our roads isn’t the craziest idea, but we may as well admit that it poses some unique challenges. For instance, people may want to walk away with pieces of it. That’s what happened in China, anyway, just five days after authorities opened up what they claim is the world’s first solar panel-paved highway. Read More
Artificial stars and liquid metal: A startup is still working toward fusion
It sounds like science fiction.
At a laboratory in Vancouver, Canada, scientists donning red coats say they have recreated the scorching, 100-million degree conditions inside the core of our sun. They use a two-story-high, octopus-like metal ap…
This designer is turning every object in your home into a solar power generator
Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel has designed windows and a table that uses colored solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity. Her ultimate goal, however, is to all surfaces capable of harvesting solar energy, just like flowers. Read more…Mor…
View More This designer is turning every object in your home into a solar power generatorThe Sun Exchange funds solar installations with micro-investments and bitcoin
Solar power could transform small communities around the world, but remote villages can’t always scrape together the thousands of dollars required to install the cells. The Sun Exchange wants to change that by leveraging the hearts and wallets of hobby investors, who cover the installation costs and then have their share of the revenue trickle in for years to come. There’s even… Read More
Back these dreamy solar lanterns on Kickstarter and help people without power
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Cue the mood lighting.
A Kickstarter project wants to ensure that you never have to choose between aesthetics and the environment again. Meet the S…
Keep calm and power on with this portable, solar-powered battery
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There are many wonderful things about being in nature: sunshine, fresh air, the ability to pee in the woods without being judged. But the one thing nature is sorely lacking is wall outlets. If your phone battery dies and you need to plug it in, you’re SOL. That’s why you need a good external battery like the SunVolt Water-Resistant Dual-USB Solar Charger.
The SunVolt lets you simultaneously charge two USB-compatible devices including your phone, camera, or tablet. The SunVolt can be powered via USB or solar energy and packs 5,000mAh of power – enough to recharge your iPhone X and then some. It’s also water and dust resistant so it’s perfect for any rugged adventure. Read more…
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