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Solar Impulse debuts international flight

First ever solar-powered plane debuts international flight [PHOTOS]

The propeller plane is powered by four electric motors and is the first plane which can fly day and night without requiring fuel and with zero carbon emissions.

Is the solar powered laptop ready to take its first step?

You may have used solar-powered peripherals, that plug into your laptop to enhance its battery power, but a system which can solely run on solar energy is newly designed by Andrea Ponti

DOE to fund US-India Clean Energy Research and Development Center

As part of the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy announced by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India last November, the Department of Energy has committed $25 million over the next five years to support the U.S.-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC).

Solar-power airplane flying from Switzerland to Belgium

The Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse is making its first international voyage on Friday, flying from Switzerland to Belgium.

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Solar Powered Car Breaks Guinness Speed Record

Australia's University of New South Wales has broken the Guinness land speed record for a solar-powered car - about 55 miles per hour.

NASA Tries To Regain Contact With Mars Rover

Nine months after last hearing from the Mars rover Spirit, NASA is stepping up efforts to regain communications with the rover before spring ends in Mars' southern hemisphere in mid-March.

Technicians maintain solar panels on a roof at a solar power plant in Wuhan, Hubei province

China green energy investment makes sense

It makes sense for China to invest heavily in green energy.

Solar panels sit on the roof of SunPower Corporation in Richmond, California March 18, 2010.

India, US in solar power struggle

The India-U.S. solar collaboration has hit some snags as the U.S. is trying to push India to remove regulations related to imports of solar technology, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Siemens CEO Loescher gestures during annual news conference in Munich

Interview: Siemens CEO Peter Löscher on green energy

IBTimes speaks to Siemens CEO Peter Löscher about the future of renewable energy, the megatrends affecting it, and how his company is positioning itself in this industry.

Hearst Tower designer Norman Foster to craft 'Apple City'

Apple enlisted famed British Architect Norman Foster, the man behind buildings like 'The Gherkin' in London and the 'Hearst Tower' in New York, to design a new home for Apple in the recently purchased land from HP.

Supply-demand picture darkens outlook for solar energy

Solar energy stocks received a load of bad news last week when an analyst at Credit Suisse downgraded the entire sector and lowered price targets, raising concerns about the industry's near-term prospects

FIFA comes live here thanks to solar energy

As excitement mounts over the ongoing World Cup in Johannesburg, more than 2,000 residents formerly without access to electricity can plug into the soccer competition at 36 solar-operated television viewing points that SolarWorld has installed in remote African villages.

Entrepreneur looks to heat up solar

Up to now, the main impediments to powering your home with solar energy have been cost and a confusing sales process, but Dave Llorens wants to change that.

Sustainable Energy bets on Ontario solar market

Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd, a solar equipment maker that recently relocated to Toronto from Calgary, may soon land its first large-scale orders in its new home province, the world's newest go-to region for solar power.

Germany unveils 15 percent solar subsidy cut

German Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen proposed a 15 percent cut in support for new roof-mounted solar power, a bid to ease the industry toward free competition but a slightly smaller reduction than expected.

Solarfun gets 3 contracts in China, shares rise

Chinese photovoltaic (PV) cell maker Solarfun Power Holdings Co Ltd said its unit, Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun Co Ltd, has received three contracts to supply 12.65 megawatt (MW) PV modules to projects in China.

OPEC opposes carbon taxes: Algeria oil minister

Carbon taxes discriminate against energy producing states so OPEC members oppose them, Algeria's energy minister said, adding his country was wary of European plans for huge solar power investment in North Africa.

Egypt eyes solar power exports, costs too high now

Egypt, which plans to start its first solar power unit in 2010, said on Tuesday it wanted to expand solar power production for export but that costs of the technology would need to fall first to make it feasible.

Algeria says to open solar panel factory

Oil and gas producer Algeria is to build a plant to manufacture solar panels as part of a plan to draw 5 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2015, state media reported.

FACTBOX: Obama signs energy, water spending bill into law

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law a $33.5 billion spending bill to fund government energy and water programs for the 2010 budget year that began October 1.

Japanese solar car wins race across Australian outback

A solar car made by students from Japan's Tokai University was on Wednesday named the winner of a 3,000 km (1,864 miles) race across the Australian outback which aimed to show that green cars can also be mean.

REC sees lingering oversupply after weak Q3

Norwegian solar energy company Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) said it expected overcapacity and price declines in the solar industry to continue into 2010 after missing third-quarter forecasts.

PG&E to buy 500 MW solar power from NextEra, Abengoa

Pacific Gas and Electric Co, a unit of PG&E Corp, said it will buy 500 megawatts (MW) of solar power from units of NextEra Energy Resources and Abengoa Solar.

Italy green boom may stutter over incentive doubts

Uncertainty over the future of generous incentive schemes is a major risk factor for the green energy sector in Italy, which has blossomed after rival Spain lost its allure by cutting down on sweeteners for investors.

Ascent Solar says achieves higher cell efficiency

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc said it achieved a new efficiency milestone on some of its solar modules, sending its shares up as much as 6 percent.

SunPower shares rally on research upgrade

Shares of SunPower Corp rallied more than 6 percent on Monday as analysts upped their view of the company ahead of its quarterly results slated for this week.

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