NASA Astronauts Drop Toolbox During All-Female Space Walk To Fix Solar Panel

Medicine & Technology Nov 12, 2023

The sachet-sized toolbox was dropped while NASA astronauts were performing external maintenance work at the International Space Station. Read to learn more.

Solar Panels Explained: How Do They Work?

Jun 19, 2023

Solar panels are filled with tiny photovoltaic cells that enable sunlight to be converted into energy. Read to learn more.

Solar Panel Recycling Challenges: Are We Ready for Huge Volumes of Photovoltaic Toxic Trash?

Jun 05, 2023

Despite the advantages of solar energy as potential solution in reducing carbon emissions, it also poses risks as huge volumes of solar panels are expected to be disposed in the coming years. Find out more about it in this article.

Tokyo Requires All Newly Built Homes To Have Solar Panels Installed

Dec 16, 2022

Continue to know when Tokyo would implement the mandate on installing solar panels.

Moving Solar Panel Rows Apart Improve Efficiency

Oct 26, 2022

A new study showed that solar panels are more efficient when it is spaced farther apart. Continue reading to know more about this study.

Bluetti Christmas Deals: Biggest Year-end Sale for Power Stations and Solar Panels With up to 30%

Dec 24, 2021

If you missed the previous Black Friday deals, this is your chance! Get a BLUETTI item for less this holiday season!

NASA, JAXA To Conduct 4th Spacewalk; Astronauts To Install Solar Panels to ISS

Aug 20, 2021

Two astronauts will do a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Aug. 24, to place a support bracket in preparation for the orbiting laboratory's third new solar array's eventual installation.

Spacesuit Problems Preempt 2 Astronauts From Completing New Solar Panel Installation Outside ISS

Jun 16, 2021

Spacesuit problems encountered by astronauts prevented them from completing installation early today of powerful new solar panels outside the International Space Station.

NASA Successfully Conducts Lucy Spacecraft Solar Panel Deployment Test!

Apr 07, 2021

NASA's Lucy spacecraft successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of both solar panels in preparation for the launch this fall!

Breakthrough Research Identifies Molecule Capable of Storing Solar Energy

Sep 02, 2020

Solar energy has been around as early as the 7th century and evolved from lighting fires to powering entire buildings. One of the latest researches on solar energy identifies a molecule capable of efficiently storing energy from the Sun.

Solar Panels Absorb More Sunlight Thanks to Lockdowns, New Study Reveals

Jun 23, 2020

Lockdowns have reduced air pollution all over the world and gave way to more sunlight being absorbed by the solar panels, just like the solar panels in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities.

Nighttime Panel Generates Power from the Cold Night Sky

Sep 14, 2019

The nighttime generator works best at night, compensating for lost time when solar cells do not work.