SOLAR ENERGY

This past year there were many new projects and even countries that decided to invest more in renewable-energy resources.

A Japanese construction company has proposed a “lunar solar power generation concept” for inexhaustible, clean energy.

Google has invested more than $1 billion in large-scale projects to produce energy, and announced Thursday its 14th investment in a renewable energy plan.

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The Thai government is buying electricity from solar power at a premium, making the industry highly lucrative.

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Replacing kerosene lamps with solar-powered ones could improve health in the developing world.

Lakes around the world are steadily warming, but research suggests climate change is causing Lake Superior to warm faster than any other.

Japan is looking to diversify its energy mix and stay clear from nuclear power after the disaster at Fukushima.

The Indian government will build world’s largest power plant, which will generate 4,000 MW of power, in Rajasthan.

Elon Musk unveiled his plan for The Hyperloop on Monday, posting new details about the revolutionary high-speed transportation system on his blog.

Cuba's first solar farm is located 190 miles east of Havana in the central province of Cienfuegos.

State and local government’s policy towards the solar industry and not direct sunlight can make states top leaders in solar power.

Now there's a tiny battery, made of superthin wood, tin and sodium, that can withstand hundreds of charges.

The National Space Society and India have agreed to collaborate on the creation of an international organization to generate solar power in space.

Japan experienced an explosion of investment in solar energy after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown.

A new semi-autonomous swimming robot can scout for marine biologists, oil companies or border-control agencies.

Federal banking agency sees win-win in India's solar energy market.

Ghana will be home to Africa's largest solar power plant by 2015, setting a precedent for a continent where renewable energy is key to development.

China proposed joint agreements with India to collaborate on space solar power projects.

Adam Smith would be appalled at the proliferation of subsidies for renewable energy in the world.