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Why solar energy is the only viable energy source in the long term
Not only can solar energy completely meet all of the world's energy needs, in the long term it is the only energy source that will not overheat the Earth.
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What if we turned the Sahara desert into a solar 'battery'?
Theoretically, we could meet the world's current energy needs by covering 1.2% of the Sahara Desert with solar panels.
Scientific works
Iceland builds solar power plant in space
People have been thinking about the option and possibilities of solar power from space for many years. This could become a reality in just a few years in Iceland.
Discover science
The heat trap is hotter than 1,000 degrees Celsius thanks to sunlight
A team of ETH Zurich experts developed a heat trap that can absorb concentrated sunlight, creating extremely high levels of heat for production.
Scientific works
The Netherlands built the world's largest floating offshore solar farm
Dutch company Solar Duck is preparing to build the world's largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 5 MW.
Science invention
New invention turns seawater into fresh water using solar energy
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) have invented a cheap device that can turn seawater into drinking water using solar energy.
Space science
NASA wrong forecast about solar energy, Earth knows which 'road' to avoid?
Leading experts at NASA predict that from 2021, solar energy will enter the new 25th cycle very gently, but the reality is quite the opposite.
Space science
Going after 2 years, China is surpassing the US in the ability to collect solar energy in space
If successful, solar power stations in space can operate continuously regardless of day and night or weather conditions.
Science invention
The lamp distills seawater, recharges with salt and solar energy of the architecture student
In remote areas or in underdeveloped populations, providing safe and clean water for everyone is one of the most pressing public health issues.
Conquer Mars
Using astronaut urine and solar energy to create fuel on Mars
Engineers are working on a system that converts astronaut urine into fuel on Mars using solar energy.
Science story
Discover a special kitchen that is both cheap and 'clean'
From the frigid mountain ranges of Europe to the humid forests of Central Asia or the arid regions of Africa, millions of people are cooking with special stoves.
New technology
Israel finds a way to store solar energy at night
Renewable energy from the sun and wind is often difficult to store. This is a major barrier in the global effort to switch to renewable energy.
New technology
Trashpresso - A portable plastic recycling machine powered by solar energy
When do we have a Trashpresso patrol on the road every afternoon?
New technology
'3 in 1' system: Using solar energy to produce electricity and desalination water
Solve three problems at once: water shortage, electricity shortage and emissions reduction.
New technology
Solar rails in the UK
The newly launched 30 kW solar camp in Hampshire will reduce operating costs and carbon emissions for the Wessex railway.