The Portuguese reservoir Alqueva is the home to the biggest floating solar park in Europe and it will take shape this July. The two tugboats are moving the 12000 solar panels that are the size of four football fields to the mooring on the reservoir. This floating solar park is […]
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School in Arkansas Installs Solar Panels to Save on Energy & Increase Teachers’ Pay
In this small, rural town in Arkansas, the future seems to have arrived. Realizing the power of renewable energy and its benefits, a school located there uses solar panels to save money. The city known as Batesville is located in the northeast part of the state and has a small […]
Filipino Student Invents Solar Windows Made with Rotten Veggies
This 27-year-old student beat out more than 1800 other entries with his unique renewable system AuREUS. Intended for windows and walls of buildings, Carvey Maigue invented a new material that’s made using rotting veggies and fruits. Thanks to his invention, the Mapua University student was named Global Sustainability Winner at […]
The First Solar Power Plant which Filters Ocean Water into Drinking Water Has Been Installed in Kenya
Did you know that around 71 percent of the surface of our planet is covered with water? So, it’s quite unbelievable that every continent struggles with lack of water and even 1.2 billion individuals don’t have proper access to water safe for drinking. This is sad and unfortunate reality that […]
Disney Goes Green: Half A Million Solar Panels To Power Their Theme Parks
Did you know that Walt Disney Company is powering the whole complex of four parks in central Florida using solar energy as a renewable source? The 270-acre solar farm is online and producing power, according to a company statement issued on February 20th. This new solar farm joined the Mickey-shaped […]