Improved Solar Energy Efficiency from New Software Forecasting Models

The new system, known as Sun4CastTM, has been in development for three years by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in collaboration with government labs, universities, utilities, and commercial firms across the country. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, the system greatly improves predictions of clouds and other atmospheric conditions that […]

Solar Energy Harnessing-Tech Even Works at Night

Thinking that solar power doesn’t work because it gets dark is like attempting to run your portable device only when it’s charging. You’ll get some utility, but you’re missing the point High in the stark Nevada desert, a couple of hundred miles north-west of Las Vegas, is the shimmering circular mirage of Crescent Dunes. Ten […]

Meet Thor, The Bengal Cat With Purrfectly Beautiful Fur

Thor The Bengal cat is one of those felines that look right into your soul and beyond. Just look at his emerald green eyes lurking from his beautiful sandy fur -is this even real?! The mighty kitty’s fur is so purrfect, even his tummy has spots! Could this cat BE more majestic? We don’t think […]

Solar still made of bubble wrap could purify water for the poor

Solar stills can make tainted water or seawater fit to drink. But to produce more than a trickle, devices typically require expensive lenses or other equipment. Not anymore. Today, researchers report that they’ve created a cheap solar still from bubble wrap and other simple materials. Solar stills have been used for thousands of years. The […]

Phone with Gorilla Glass Survives Aerial Drop from 750 feet

When potential customers want to check out the sturdiness of a phone before spending hard-earned cash on a purchase, they usually turn to YouTube and watch some sort of drop test.  As it turns out, young smartphone maker OnePlus is well aware of that, which is probably why the company has recently published a video […]

Why are these odd-looking solar cars passing through the area?

Residents in the Parkland may have noticed strange looking cars accompanied by vans with flashing lights traveling down U.S. 67 the last couple of days. Not to worry, they are part of a national race and approximately 13 teams are competing in it this year. Principia Solar Car #32 Truck Driver Ken Pratt said this […]