Solar energy

The company plans to launch a constellation of satellites carrying reflectors measuring up to 180 by 180 feet.

Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab developed the initiative in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Planet Labs PBC.

Early attempts were abandoned because the technology wasn’t ready yet. However, the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan have made renewed efforts.

Most container ships still rely on diesel, but one company aims to change that by reintroducing sails.

Ponds and small lagoons covered with solar panels emit more greenhouse gases.

The goal is to capture continuous solar power from space, helping China reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

The solar plant has completely changed the life of a local sheepherder.

The $6 billion project includes a large solar panel farm and up to 19 GWh of battery storage that uses Chinese technology.

The solar panels boast an efficiency of 24% and provide a charging power of around 12 watts.

For years, polysilicon was the most expensive material in solar panels. Now, it ranks as the fourth most expensive.

The device integrates two technologies into a single system, creating new possibilities for storing and using renewable energy.

China has started to connect floating offshore solar installations to the power grid, while India and Indonesia are progressing with large-scale offshore solar projects.