How to prevent interplanetary pandemics

http://m.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/02/how-to-prevent-interplanetary-pandemics/

/ planetary benefit analysis /

Germany's solar schadenfreude

http://reneweconomy.com.au/2012/germanys-solar-schadenfreude-59674

/ glee  France export /

First ever solar charged protective iPhone case unveiled on Kickstarter

http://inhabitat.com/first-ever-waterproof-solar-charged-battery-powered-iphone-case-unveiled-on-kickstarter/

Two US startups break solar efficiency records, aim to light up your life

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/two-us-startups-break-solar-efficiency-records-aim-to-light-up/

The solar balance

http://www.enn.com/sci-tech/article/43921

/ equatorial equator pole balance stored measuring /

U.S. Department of Energy announces the 2013 Solar Decathlon is coming to California!

http://m.inhabitat.com/u-s-department-of-energy-announces-the-2013-solar-decathlon-is-coming-to-california/

 

/ 2013 Solar Decathlon /

Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels for 1.3 billion people

http://dvice.com/archives/2012/01/solar-power-che.php

/ kerosene microsolar /

Spotted: death throes of a sun-grazing comet

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/space/telescopes/spotted-the-death-throes-of-a-sun-grazing-comet-6642150

/ ground station /

SolarKindle cover basks in the sun's rays, charges for days & days

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/solarkindle-cover-basks-in-the-suns-rays-charges-for-days-and/

How renewable energy is a disruptive technology

http://gigaom.com/cleantech/how-renewable-energy-is-a-disruptive-technology/

Plastic semiconductor makes solar cells more efficient

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/12/19/pentacen_quantum_solar_cells/

The falling cost of solar installations

http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/12/the-falling-cost-of-us-solar-installations/249892/

New Apple Cupertino campus will have over 5MW solar roof

That's 5 mega Watts!

http://inhabitat.com/apple-reveals-building-plan-for-amazing-cupertino-campus-with-over-5mw-solar-roof/

/ megaWatts /

Turn your favorite gear bag into a solar charger

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/11/21/turn-your-favorite-gear-bag-into-a-solar-charger/

Solar Sinter Project

Sand + sunlight + very big lens + 3D printer = glass objects in any shape you like

http://vimeo.com/25401444

Tokai University wins World Solar Challenge

http://electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com/2011/10/tokai-uni-wins-world-solar-challenge.html

NASA announces plans to launch the largest solar sail ever created

http://inhabitat.com/nasa-announces-plans-to-launch-the-largest-solar-sail-ever-created/

Google wants to put solar panels on your roof (if you live in USA)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/google-home-solar-systems_n_983748.html?ir=Technology

20 stunning energy-efficient homes in the 2011 Solar Decathlon!

http://inhabitat.com/sneak-peek-20-stunning-energy-efficient-homes-in-the-2011-solar-decathlon/

In 2013, will MacBook Air grab power from the Sun?

http://blogs.computerworld.com/18953/in_2013_will_macbook_air_grab_power_from_the_sun