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Solar Aircraft flies 5 years in a row
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Solar Aircraft flies 5 years in a row

The Boeing Group is developing a generation of solar powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of operating in the airship for five consecutive years.

December 11, 2018
The World's Largest Solar Power Project
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The World's Largest Solar Power Project

The project consists of four 250 megawatts (MW), or a total capacity of 1,000 MW, equivalent to a nuclear power plant scheduled to start construction in Ninh Thuan by 20…

December 11, 2018
Solar planes fly around Switzerland
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Solar planes fly around Switzerland

On September 21st, the world's only solar-powered plane (Solar Impulse) of Switzerland made its first flight in the round-robin schedule.

December 11, 2018
The camera uses solar energy
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The camera uses solar energy

Are you frustrated that your camera is out of battery while traveling without finding a power outlet?

December 11, 2018
New generation solar cell
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New generation solar cell

RMIT has successfully built a new solar cell using CUESS technology, which is four times more efficient and three times cheaper than current solar cells.

December 11, 2018
Plastic solar cells
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Plastic solar cells

Scientists at Princeton University in the US have successfully developed a new type of transmission plastic to replace traditional solar cell material with low cost.

December 11, 2018
Electric yacht
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Electric yacht

Dr. Martin Mai, nationality of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), designed a boat powered by solar energy, completely free of CO2 emissions.

December 11, 2018