Posts tagged: solar
Partial solar eclipse in Canada on Sunday
Canadians will be able to view a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, though the viewing gets better the further west in the country you are.
Solar eclipse blazes a ‘ring of fire’ this weekend
For the first time in 18 years, millions of people can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, exposing a brilliant scorching halo for up to 4.5 minutes in an annular solar eclipse. [Read more]
U.S. and British Leaders Warn of EMP Bombs, Catastrophic Solar Storms
Mechanic: Somebody set up us the bomb./Operator: We get signal./...CATS: All your base are belong to us.
Got a deck? Solar panels now a plug-in appliance
A do-it-yourself kit for installing a handful of solar panels lets people dip their toes into grid-tied solar power. [Read more]
‘Monster sunspot’ could bring solar flares
Giant sunspots took a turn toward Earth this weekend and sent clouds of particles towards Earth, which aren't expected to disrupt communications but could bring auroras to northern latitudes. [Read more]
Solar-powered catamaran completes around-the-world journey
A solar-powered catamaran travelling the world for more than a year and a half has reached its final destination, becoming the first vehicle fuelled solely by the sun to circumnavigate the globe.
Quick Note: Logitech Releases Solar-Powered iPad Case w/Keyboard
The keyboard to stay powered for two years on a full charge, whether it's in sunlight or complete darkness
Logitech’s Solar Keyboard Folio for the iPad: Sun-powered typing
Where green meets convenience: Logitech's latest iPad accessory ditches the USB charger for solar energy. [Read more]
NASA battles solar storm with rubber chicken
Relax, 2012 does not spell doom for Earth -- massive solar storms or not. And even if there was a threat, NASA has an awesome secret weapon. [Read more]
Company Invents Flexible, Partially Transparent Solar Panels
Solar energy is one of the, if not the most, convenient natural resources, being essentially inextinguishable, so we'll definitely take notice of any breakthrough in this field.It so happens that an upstart German company has set the foundations for what may be the future or energy harnessing.Under the apt ...
German Company Creates Semi-Transparent Solar Panels
Heliatek's panels are capable of converting 8 percent of its collected light energy into electricity