tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66138069052949968942012-02-02T15:57:14.321-06:00Solar ChallengeA Photonic ExperienceSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.comBlogger51341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-68809210537168011212012-02-02T15:59:00.003-06:002012-02-02T15:57:14.447-06:00News: SolarWorld GT Sets Out on Round-the-World JourneyEnvironment News Service has an article mentioning: "... Their goal in circumnavigating the planet is to be recognized in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for the longest distance covered by a solar car. SolarWorld GT (Photo courtesy SolarWorld "The SolarWorld GT is an ambassador for sustainable personal transportation, reminding us that the power to ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-12371470231860365642012-02-02T15:59:00.002-06:002012-02-02T15:57:13.155-06:00News: Northrop Grumman Gets NASA DealPatch.com has an article mentioning: "... Systems context Photos (1) Photos Credit Nicole Mooradian Redondo Beach employees of Northrop Grumman are looking for ways to make solar-powered flight systems more efficient for NASA deep space and human exploration missions, a company spokeswoman confirmed to the Daily Breeze on Tuesday. According ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-53505245035014710532012-02-02T15:59:00.001-06:002012-02-02T15:57:12.123-06:00News: SunPower closes Tenesol acquisitionRenewable Energy Focus has an article mentioning: "... Best endurance under the sun - solar powered aircraft > A solar-powered aircraft has set a flight endurance record by remaining aloft for over two weeks. George Marsh reports. New Energy Finance summit ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-38643129510305172992012-02-02T15:59:00.000-06:002012-02-02T15:57:11.683-06:00News: SolarWorld GT Begins Global Road TripSolar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... 30 January 2012 Tweet >A solar-powered car sponsored by SolarWorld , the largest US solar panel manufacturer for more than 35 years, this week begins the US leg of its 21,000-mile quest to ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-62770389315421871282012-02-02T08:00:00.003-06:002012-02-02T07:57:51.703-06:00News: Ministry of Energy presents solar powered scooters to PWDsBusinessGhana has an article mentioning: "... The Ministry of Energy in line with government's policy of integrating renewable energy into the country's energy mix has presented solar powered scooters to Persons With Disability (PWD). > A statement from the Communications Office of the Ministry said the equipment was highly disabled friendly ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-190691702050339532012-02-02T08:00:00.002-06:002012-02-02T07:57:50.895-06:00News: Northrop Grumman Tapped by NASA to Develop Solar Electric ...Avionics Intelligence has an article mentioning: "... The availability of a solar-powered vehicle would make it possible to launch spacecraft to LEO, then ferry them to GEO, allowing much heavier payloads to reach GEO while still using existing ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-79551522396627399942012-02-02T08:00:00.001-06:002012-02-02T07:57:48.878-06:00News: Northrop Grumman to Design Solar Electric Propulsion Systems for ...AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... With a solar-powered vehicle, spacecraft can be launched to LEO and then transported to GEO, thus enabling the transportation of a heavier payload to GEO by utilizing current ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-65068260387230754132012-02-02T08:00:00.000-06:002012-02-02T07:57:46.199-06:00News: SolarWorld GT Solar Car Attempts to Break Guinness RecordThe Green Optimistic has an article mentioning: "... Posted by Mihai Sandru on February 2, 2012 | RSS >One day, 30 students from a German university decided to make a solar-powered car. They all put their mechatronics, computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge at work and came up with a prototype. Then they ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-5434584750090413592012-02-01T16:00:00.003-06:002012-02-01T15:57:33.122-06:00News: Solar-Powered Car Leaves Half Moon Bay for Trip Around the WorldPatch.com has an article mentioning: "... Two-seater aims to set world record for farthest distance traveled by solar car. By Kristine Wong Email the author 8:00 am Tweet Email Print 1 Comment â¹ Back to Article new Embed Share The SolarWorld GT, a solar-powered car ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-52330990596431815652012-02-01T16:00:00.002-06:002012-02-01T15:57:32.189-06:00News: Ghana government presents solar powered scooters to Persons With ...Ghana Business News has an article mentioning: "... The Ghana Ministry of Energy in line with it?s policy of integrating renewable energy into the country's energy mix has presented solar powered scooters to Persons With Disability (PWD). A statement from the Communications Office of the Ministry said the equipment was highly disabled friendly ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-48193195922082091072012-02-01T16:00:00.001-06:002012-02-01T15:57:31.037-06:00News: Space travel to get boost from solar powerGadling has an article mentioning: "... The idea is popular because a solar powered vehicle would save money on fuel and eliminate the need for the secondary rocket booster normally required to send a satellite into high orbit. Northrop ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-48634599698033527822012-02-01T16:00:00.000-06:002012-02-01T15:57:30.835-06:00News: Record-setting solar car arrives in San FranciscoTheChargingPoint.com has an article mentioning: "... It won the Design Award for most beautiful and most innovative solar-powered car in the 40-vehicle field, and then went on to Sydney before doing a further 1210 miles across New Zealand. The SolarWorld team is aiming to be the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-29390725569863526972012-02-01T08:00:00.002-06:002012-02-01T07:58:19.754-06:00News: Solar carGizmag has an article mentioning: "... In order to demonstrate that solar powered cars needn't be a radical departure from what consumers are used to, the street-legal GT's dimensions are similar to those of a conventional automobile. ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-79995831672308501422012-02-01T08:00:00.001-06:002012-02-01T07:58:18.909-06:00News: One Solar Car To Cross The CountryForbes has an article mentioning: "... 0 comments, 0 called-out + Comment now + Comment now A sun-powered car will cross the country next month, and solar cell maker SolarWorld plans to have its SolarWorld GT vehicle eventually circumnavigate the globe to ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-85086858101293595222012-02-01T08:00:00.000-06:002012-02-01T07:58:18.218-06:00News: The SolarWorld GT in Sydney, AustraliaGizmag has an article mentioning: "... lar car hits U.S. in round-the-world jaunt - Images >Subscribe to Gizmag's RSS feed >Follow Gizmag on Twitter >Explore Gizmag Get the very best of Gizmag on ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-6386566913796140592012-01-31T15:59:00.002-06:002012-01-31T15:56:55.384-06:00News: Webbs, DQ win annual chamber awardsCharlton County Herald has an article mentioning: "... They are âquiet' workers, usually behind the scenes, with no fanfare expected.â >Two years ago, Sallie founded the Solar Car Sprint event held at the refuge during the annual Earth Day activities there. She rounded up volunteers to assist Charlton County kids in designing ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-1298700603221237772012-01-31T15:59:00.001-06:002012-01-31T15:56:54.126-06:00News: Solar car attempts record-setting questAutos.ca has an article mentioning: "... Amps key tags going out to Canadians Summary Specifications Pricing Save article View favourites January 31, 2012 Camarillo, California ? A solar-powered car has begun the U.S. leg of its quest to circle the globe running solely on the sun. The SolarWorld Gran Turismo (GT) is a collaboration between U.S. ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-88907134469567624902012-01-31T15:59:00.000-06:002012-01-31T15:56:53.052-06:00News: Solar-powered carLos Angeles Times has an article mentioning: "... Photo courtesy of SolarWorld By Matt Stevens January 31, 2012 11:46 a.m. A solar-powered car on a quest to circumnavigate the globe is kicking off a 49-day trek across the U.S. on Tuesday in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Propelled only by the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-61639042705234813062012-01-31T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-31T07:58:03.675-06:00News: Class Act: Zhaorui HuangIthaca Journal has an article mentioning: "... He?s won awards every year since 2008 from the New York Technology Student Association for designing everything from a dragster to a solar-powered car, a catapult and a mousetrap-powered vehicle. He?s currently a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Interact Community ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-91584292236263328022012-01-31T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-31T07:58:02.681-06:00News: Rare Toyota 2000GT Gets Sunlight ElectricityTorque News has an article mentioning: "... They chose a unique car to do this. Technically Speaking . The aim was to make a solar powered electric car, EV that could reach 125 mph. This was done thanks to the help of a reshaping slightly its body in order to make it more aerodynamic. Sporting a 120kW ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-13815759099159000042012-01-30T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-30T15:57:57.703-06:00News: Could a Solar-Powered CarKUHF-FM has an article mentioning: "... are still doing. Large SUVs and heavy-duty pickups remain the predominant vehicles on local freeways. So what would it take to get solar-powered vehicles into a wider market? University of Houston architecture professor Patrick Peters works extensively in solar design. "The efficiency of the solar ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-11613831836829527942012-01-30T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-30T15:57:56.313-06:00News: The Solar Car Goes on a Road Trip24/7 Wall St. has an article mentioning: "... You will probably get to see this and hear about in the news more and more in the coming weeks. Forget about an electric car. What about a solar car? A new solar-powered car sponsored by SolarWorld is starting its U.S. road trip tour this week. The SolarWorld Gran Turismo (GT) is heading out ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-86386850547716561542012-01-30T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-30T07:59:14.181-06:00News: Cars, students compete in tech challenge in Lee CountyLehigh Acres News Star has an article mentioning: "... Tumblr StumbleUpon Reddit Del.icio.us Digg A A Written by Marisa Kendall Filed Under News Education Upcoming Algenol challenge >> What: Solar-Powered Boat STEM Challenge. Participants in elementary, middle and high school race solar-powered boats for cash prizes of up to $250. >> Where: Algenol Biofuels ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-63461365938508560952012-01-29T07:59:00.001-06:002012-01-29T07:57:17.360-06:00News: NASA Rover Takes 'Winter Vacation' to Power Solar PanelVoice of America has an article mentioning: "... NASA has sent its Mars Rover, Opportunity , on its first winter working vacation since the solar-powered vehicle began exploring the red planet's surface several years ago. >Similar to humans who travel to sunny locations during the winter, the robotic rover ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-15049721524114348942012-01-29T07:59:00.000-06:002012-01-29T07:57:16.343-06:00News: CarsThe News-Press has an article mentioning: "... Tumblr StumbleUpon Reddit Del.icio.us Digg A A Written by Marisa Kendall Filed Under News Education Upcoming Algenol challenge >> What: Solar-Powered Boat STEM Challenge. Participants in elementary, middle and high school race solar-powered boats for cash prizes of up to $250. >> Where: Algenol Biofuels ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-24994105271147733382012-01-28T15:59:00.000-06:002012-01-28T15:57:03.524-06:00News: Environment: Tûranor PlanetSolar: Solar Ship Sails Around the GlobeThe Daily Activist has an article mentioning: "... This makes it the most successful solar vehicle to date as it has already won the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a solar boat and covered the longest distance of any solar powered vehicle. Then ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-3075322975774461782012-01-28T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-28T07:58:29.333-06:00News: Side by side - an original 2000GT and the solar conversionGizmag has an article mentioning: "... For solar transport enthusiasts looking for a beautiful alternative to the three-wheeled flat top designs though, it's just what the doctor ordered. The object at the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-20623936344454316712012-01-28T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-28T07:58:03.146-06:00News: Crazy Car Project converts iconic 2000GT into solarGizmag has an article mentioning: "... For solar transport enthusiasts looking for a beautiful alternative to the three-wheeled flat top designs though, it's just what the doctor ordered. The object at the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-1988496389061679492012-01-27T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-27T15:57:31.563-06:00News: Roundup: All about innovation at the 5th World Future Energy SummitElectroIQ has an article mentioning: "... Founded in the year 2008, the company PlanetSolar from Switzerland, for example, took the opportunity to ship its same- named solar-powered boat during its world tour to Abu Dhabi. "PlanetSolar is the largest solar-powered boat in the world. It operates without any patrol gas engines, ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-47466262565872697252012-01-27T15:59:00.000-06:002012-01-27T15:57:30.190-06:00News: Solar Ship's Round-The-World Sail Almost CompleteWired has an article mentioning: "... Named Tûranor , which Tolkien fans will note is an Elvish word for "power of the sun," it's the largest solar-powered boat ever built at 101 feet by 49 feet. That footprint only grows as additional solar panels are unfurled. It's also certain to draw a crowd when it docks ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-58574717730158105992012-01-27T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-27T07:58:26.149-06:00News: Largest solar-powered ship docks in Abu Dhabigulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... transport has an important role to play in developing future clean transport solutions and projects such as PlanetSolar and Solar Impulse, a solar aeroplane, demonstrate innovative ideas in sustainable transport solutions," he added. The World Energy Council estimates that total fuel demand in all ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-86879880642788291582012-01-26T16:02:00.000-06:002012-01-26T15:59:35.446-06:00News: Solar Boat Global Voyage One Step Closer To HomeEarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... by Steve Duda, January 26th, 2012 Tweet Email The case could be made that the world's most successful solar vehicle is not a car, lunar go cart, scooter or plane , but a boat . And while we are used to seeing a low-slung, ultra lightweight solar car plug down a flat ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-75230699817318964422012-01-26T07:59:00.001-06:002012-01-26T07:57:25.768-06:00News: Solar Impulse - a scale-model of the zero fuel airplane at the See ...RenewableEnergyWorld.com has an article mentioning: "... IN 2014 THE AIRPLANE WILL MAKE ITS FIRST SOLAR-POWERED FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD! http://www.solvay.bg/EN/SolvayInBulgaria/SolvaySodi.aspx Join Our Linked In Group: Additional Information SEE Solar â" South-East ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-73435723360744533852012-01-26T07:59:00.000-06:002012-01-26T07:57:25.323-06:00News: Sprouting UpMemphis Daily News has an article mentioning: "... of numerous agencies joined Shelby Farms Park Conservancy officials Tuesday to break ground on West Tennessee's first solar-powered electric-car charging station, which will be outside the Visitors Center. >(Photo: Lance Murphey) The exact undertaking behind West Tennessee's first SMART ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-14550152985417644472012-01-25T16:00:00.002-06:002012-01-25T15:57:53.799-06:00News: Can solareco-business.com has an article mentioning: "... The technology, similar to that used in hybrid cars, has been developed by an Australian company called Solar Sailor. Electricity created by the solar panels and stored in a battery powers the engine while the vessel comes in and out of the harbour. Once out in the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-3703002495282304502012-01-25T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-25T15:57:52.627-06:00News: Stunning solar cars around the worldRediff has an article mentioning: "... Solar car races too have become quite famous. The two most notable solar car races are the World Solar Challenge and the North American Solar Challenge. The ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-20034633401159084862012-01-25T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-25T15:57:52.224-06:00News: The sun rises in the WestGlobes has an article mentioning: "... In 2014, SunPower plans to launch the first solar powered aircraft capable of flying at night. Another project at an advanced stage of development is to produce a solar-powered ship. Israel is one of only three ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-57845301060074773602012-01-25T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-25T07:58:14.870-06:00News: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed inaugurates Fifth Edition of World Future ...Middle East Online has an article mentioning: "... The second half of the opening ceremony featured Bertrand Piccard, CEO of Solar Impulse, who designed a solar plane that achieved 26 hours of continuous flying charged only by solar energy. Piccard shared the story of the success of his initiative and underscored ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-37291196141344548972012-01-25T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-25T07:58:13.010-06:00News: Are Hybrid Ribbons the Future of Renewables?Energy Collective has an article mentioning: "... Even solar calculators themselves can be a nuisance, as anybody who's tried to use one in a dim room can tell you. A solar-powered car, bike, or even a laptop needs the user to stay in brightly lit areas. The same applies to wind power. Wind power on any scale needs regular and strong ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-19346804819422794392012-01-24T16:01:00.001-06:002012-01-24T15:59:13.731-06:00News: Renewable energy firm's solarNW Evening Mail has an article mentioning: "... Motoring is a major cause of carbon emissions, so by shifting to solar powered electric cars, individuals and small businesses can cut their emissions as well as their running costs.&rdquo Sundog Energy, based at Penrith, has installed a ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-22679012934908019952012-01-24T16:01:00.000-06:002012-01-24T15:59:11.087-06:00News: The World's Largest Solar Powered BoatBusiness Insider has an article mentioning: "... And it is about to succeed. According to Tree Hugger Planet Solar's Turanor is on the verge of becoming the first solar powered boat to go around the world Turanor left Monaco well over a year ago and stayed very close to the equator on its way around the world. While it is a long ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-76119563705755213912012-01-24T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-24T07:57:45.433-06:00News: Can solar power help shipping go green?BBC News has an article mentioning: "... The technology, similar to that used in hybrid cars, has been developed by an Australian company called Solar Sailor. Electricity created by the solar panels and stored in a battery powers the engine while the vessel comes in and out of the harbour. Once out in the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-56224249228991165442012-01-23T16:00:00.004-06:002012-01-23T15:58:28.121-06:00News: Classic Toyota 2000GT turned into solarAutoblog has an article mentioning: "... Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply Smith Jim There will be some people who will read this article and believe this is a 100% solar-powered car. I'm sure the solar panels are there to augment the energy from plugging in. If the owner lives in a very sunny climate and drives less than 5 miles ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-54423415609940923142012-01-23T16:00:00.003-06:002012-01-23T15:58:27.127-06:00News: 5th World Future EnergyREVE has an article mentioning: "... Founded in the year 2008, the company PlanetSolar from Switzerland, for example, took the opportunity to ship its same- named solar-powered boat during its world tour to Abu Dhabi. > "PlanetSolar is the largest solar power boat in the world. It operates without any patrol gas engines, ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-64998787785347675432012-01-23T16:00:00.002-06:002012-01-23T15:58:26.079-06:00News: Swiss offers solarKhaleej Times has an article mentioning: "... With the technology, the traditional image and looks of these boats will not be affected. The solar-powered boats will also help protect the Creek's environment as there will be no diesel discharge and no engine sound," he told Khaleej Times at the fifth World ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-27490893187014852072012-01-23T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-23T15:58:24.539-06:00News: TN Moving Stories: FAA Temporary Deal, GM as the Biggest, NY ...Transportation Nation has an article mentioning: "... Link Will carmakers and drivers warm up to solar-powered vehicles? ( Link Pics/videos: A subway snow remover ; Montana?s version of a cold-weather plug-in vehicle , and a time lapse of a bike being stolen over 365 ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-62806056378445575352012-01-23T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-23T15:58:23.328-06:00News: World's Largest Solar Boat Travels Across GlobeEarth911.com has an article mentioning: "... by Alexis Petru 01/23/12 No Comments Tweet PlanetSolar's Turanor, the world's largest solar-powered boat, will complete its 18-month journey around the globe this spring. Photo: PlanetSolar PlanetSolar?s Turanor, which has already made history as the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-53549269073499594302012-01-23T08:01:00.003-06:002012-01-23T07:58:55.318-06:00News: CP Court General Director, CEO of Masdar Tour PlanetSolar catamaranWAM - Emirates News Agency has an article mentioning: "... Accompanied by its Captain and Master, Erwann Le Rouzic, PlanetSolar is the world's largest solar powered boat was docked in Abu Dhabi for the Summit. > The US$26 million, 101 foot long ship departed Monaco in September, 2010 on a voyage around the globe which ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-36232229227623126072012-01-23T08:01:00.002-06:002012-01-23T07:58:53.858-06:00News: Solar Goes Mainstream with Miltary Grade Solar Panels for Golf CartsTriple Pundit has an article mentioning: "... If the primary charge for the battery comes from a stationary solar array, then you have a 100 percent solar powered vehicle. That?s already on the way in both the military and civilian sectors. For example, Nellis Air Force Base has a project underway to introduce plug-in ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-78418179660900043202012-01-23T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-23T07:58:52.391-06:00News: Giffords' departure leaves hole in Arizona solar representationPhoenix Business Journal has an article mentioning: "... Rep. Gabrielle Giffords takes the wheel in a solar-powered car at the University of Arizona during a tour of her district's solar infrastructure two years ago. Patrick O'Grady Reporter - Phoenix Business Journal ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-37443910989744181142012-01-23T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-23T07:58:51.701-06:00News: ISU Solar CarIowa State Daily has an article mentioning: "... Project director Evan Stumpges, right, and assistant project director Dakota Morgan of PrISUm stand between the the last solar car the team made and the one in progress on Sunday, Jan. 22, in "Old" Sweeney Hall. The team will be competing against other student solar car teams with ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-3016582712425254482012-01-22T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-22T15:57:46.235-06:00News: Souring on green energyDaily Mail - Charleston has an article mentioning: "... café in Kirchzarten, the solar golf course in Bad Saulgau, the light tower in Solingen and the ?Alster Sun? in Hamburg, possibly the largest solar boat in the world. The only thing that?s missing at the moment is sunshine. For weeks now, the 1.1 million solar power systems in Germany have generated ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-89644577951777478432012-01-22T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-22T07:58:04.518-06:00News: Solar ship runs on same power output as a bikeConstruction Week Online has an article mentioning: "... ship, docked at the ADNEC marina for WFES, is at its last major stop before it travels back to Monaco, which will make it the first fully solar powered boat to have travelled the world. "It is completely different to sailing a normal ship in many ways. You cannot compare this with a sailing boat even ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-35682446235715164442012-01-21T16:01:00.000-06:002012-01-21T15:59:03.046-06:00News: Tûranor PlanetSolar Launches at 2012 World Future Energy SummitThe Solar Ninja has an article mentioning: "... Posted on 21 January 2012 by Ninja Boy A solar powered boat docked in Abu Dhabi just before the 2012 World Future Energy Summit has made a 48,000 kilometer voyage entirely on electrical power to get there. The ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-42882098207272070582012-01-20T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-20T15:58:01.181-06:00News: Tropical Greenhouse, Horrible Commercials, Solar Cruising, Ugly ...Design Crave has an article mentioning: "... Holy sun spots! The epic voyage of the Tûranor PlanetSolar , the world's largest solar-powered boat , is in the home stretch. The Swiss vessel is a high-tech solar harvesting machine whose deck is covered in 537 square meters of photovoltaic ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-16016896435264211842012-01-20T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-20T15:57:57.397-06:00News: Will Carmakers and Drivers Warm Up to Solar-Powered Vehicles?Transportation Nation has an article mentioning: "... Peters says interest is being generated by international solar vehicle competitions, such as the American Solar Challenge. While the aerodynamic competition vehicles aren?t very practical for everyday use, Peters says ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-85599728923171925092012-01-20T08:01:00.011-06:002012-01-20T07:58:48.115-06:00News: All about innovation at the 5th World Future Energy SummitShanghai Daily has an article mentioning: "... Founded in the year 2008, the company PlanetSolar from Switzerland, for example, took the opportunity to ship its same- named solar-powered boat during its world tour to Abu Dhabi. >"PlanetSolar is the largest solar-powered boat in the world. It operates without any patrol gas engines, ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-35755105230805716582012-01-20T08:01:00.010-06:002012-01-20T07:58:46.891-06:00News: Is There a Future in Solar Boats?Triple Pundit has an article mentioning: "... The largest solar powered boat ever to set sail, the Turanor is on the final leg of a round-the-world tour, the first time anyone has managed to sail around the world powered ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-52047196663905642572012-01-20T08:01:00.006-06:002012-01-20T07:58:41.947-06:00News: Five things we've learnt at the World Future Energy Summit 2012Business Green has an article mentioning: "... We've had Bertrand Piccard from SolarImpulse, the solar powered plane, the PlanetSolar boat has docked, and a number of cars on display either have banks of solar panels or are powered by solar-derived electricity. So ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-78791210234553429412012-01-20T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T07:58:34.960-06:00News: Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Shares Now Covered by Analysts at Auriga.LocalizedUSA has an article mentioning: "... that its customers incorporate into their own products, such as solar-powered bus stop lighting, and complete specialty products, such as solar-powered car battery chargers. It sells its products under its Canadian Solar brand name and to original equipment manufacturing (OEM) customers under their brand ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-17718941052262686112012-01-20T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-20T07:58:33.146-06:00News: Profit from China's renewed solar appetite (JASO, CSIQ, YGE, TSL)NASDAQ has an article mentioning: "... modules that customers can incorporate into their own products such as solar-powered bus stop lighting, portable solar home systems and solar-powered car battery chargers. On November 30, 2010, CSI acquired 50% interest in a joint venture, Nernst New Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. The views and opinions ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-45963612554725756262012-01-19T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:37:48.449-06:00News: Scotland to sign renewable energy deal with Masdar at World SummitGT: Global Trader has an article mentioning: "... Fastest solar car On show at the World Future Energy Summit will be Tokai Challenger, the winner of the 2009 and 2011 World Solar Challenge race. This high-speed solar ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-42045667459428087792012-01-19T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-21T12:26:25.304-06:00News: Re-Evaluating Germany's Blind Faith in the SunSpiegel Online has an article mentioning: "... café in Kirchzarten, the solar golf course in Bad Saulgau, the light tower in Solingen and the "Alster Sun" in Hamburg, possibly the largest solar boat in the world. The only thing that's missing at the moment is sunshine. For weeks now, the 1.1 million solar power systems in Germany have generated ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-15937416902788016302012-01-19T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:07:03.257-06:00News: Solar power takes giant stridesThe National has an article mentioning: "... Florian Neuhof January 17, 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE: A Solar Powered boat, believed to be the first of its kind, is seen here docked at ADNEC's marina. The boat is in town for the anual Future Energy Summit. Lee Hoagland/The ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-82858655544650062842012-01-18T16:00:00.002-06:002012-01-20T16:26:36.029-06:00News: CES 2012 Recap: Everything You May Have Missed [PICS]Mashable has an article mentioning: "... Check out our top picks here. 16. iHome Boombox 16 This prototype solar vehicle is covered in solar panels, and won an electric car competition at CES. 17. Pansonic Solar Car 17 Crosley used classic car models like these to ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-78744485748199162042012-01-18T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-20T16:24:46.349-06:00News: Piccard plans to take off from UAE on solar planegulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... Samihah Zaman, Staff Reporters Published: 00:00 January 18, 2012 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Archives Dr Bertrand Piccard says his solar plane shows how innovation is possible and creates awareness about solar energy. Abu Dhabi: Dr Bertrand Piccard, who flew the world's first solar plane, is ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-80177972790264846432012-01-18T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:37:39.494-06:00News: Masdar to supply half Nour 1 solar panelThe National has an article mentioning: "... April Yee A solar car designed by students of Japan's Tokai University is displayed at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-57577696595361941802012-01-18T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:11:28.917-06:00News: World's top 10 S&T achievements in 2011Xinhua has an article mentioning: "... The new method is expected to lead to revolutionary technological progress. 2. Largest solar-powered plane completes international flight The Swiss-made Solar Impulse, the world's largest solar-powered plane, successfully completed its first international ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-35007219702088794682012-01-17T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-20T16:25:43.100-06:00News: CES 2012: The End of Planned ObsolescenceMashable has an article mentioning: "... Check out our top picks here. 16. iHome Boombox 16 This prototype solar vehicle is covered in solar panels, and won an electric car competition at CES. 17. Pansonic Solar Car 17 Crosley used classic car models like these to ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-61946027246252673092012-01-17T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-20T14:07:42.256-06:00News: Solar boat launches World Future Energy Summit 2012Business Green has an article mentioning: "... Jan 2012 More from this author Be the first to comment After journeying over 48,000km using only energy from the sun, the world's largest solar-powered boat docked in Abu Dhabi yesterday to mark the opening of the annual World Future Energy Summit The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar's year-long journey has taken it ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-44675390406899591352012-01-17T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:06:18.196-06:00News: Ban Ki Moon Talks Big About Future EnergyTriple Pundit has an article mentioning: "... Piccard is famous for creating a solar powered airplane which recently broke records by staying aloft for more than 26 hours ? including a full cycle of nighttime flying. Piccard expressed dismay at the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-84688936397393210592012-01-16T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-19T18:37:30.430-06:00News: Woodbury's Broadway Electric and Solar Co. helping businesses go greenGloucester County Times - NJ.com has an article mentioning: "... Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print View full size Partners Paul Zetts Jr., Steve Schanne and brother Tom stand by a solar car port that powers their business, Broadway Electric and Solar Co. in Woodbury. Broadway Electric and Solar Co. in Woodbury has a new, modern, parking ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-90042179870728607292012-01-15T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-20T14:11:05.710-06:00News: Solar-Electric Blast From the Past - the Toyota 2000GT SEVGas 2.0 has an article mentioning: "... model 2000GTs, Japan's first exciting sports car (but you knew that already, right?), to be resurrected some 40-odd years later as a solar-electric car. It's called the Toyota 2000GT SEV (for Solar-Electric Vehicle, of course). Mining the Past to Build the Car of the Future? Retro-electric is not a ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-67406243447182130812012-01-15T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:08:54.977-06:00News: Solar-powered boatGulf Times has an article mentioning: "... ldquoWe are so happy that QSTec has had the opportunity to have so many students come on board to learn about the solar boat, solar energy and new technologies,&rdquo said Dr Khalid Klefeekh al-Hajri, board member and chief executive officer of QSTec. > "There are so ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-43639285843018408802012-01-14T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:00:03.795-06:00News: Which Companies Pitched Green Products at CES?Triple Pundit has an article mentioning: "... featured electric vehicle battery technologies, fuel cells , HIT solar panels that were part of the company's Sanyo acquisition and the solar powered car that won last year's World Solar Challenge This shift should only be the start for Panasonic. In a roundtable on Tuesday afternoon, Global Chairman ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-59884314379213897292012-01-13T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-20T13:54:47.170-06:00News: To infinity and beyondThe Economist has an article mentioning: "... You might think, then, that something as large as a practical solar-powered electric car would be utterly impossible. Not so, says Ford. At CES, the carmaker showed a domestic solar panel kit it claims will offset all the electricity used ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-36080533050956680332012-01-12T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:37:05.633-06:00News: Atacama Solar Race launched in SantiagoI Love Chile News has an article mentioning: "... There are categories for completely solar powered vehicles, as well as those powered by a combination of solar and pedal power. Minister of Energy Rodrigo Alvarez presided over the launch, held at the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-57613890020157319852012-01-11T16:00:00.004-06:002012-01-19T18:36:57.238-06:00News: Students building solar carTimes LIVE has an article mentioning: "... photo Save & Share Tweet Email Print A group of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students is furiously working on the production of a solar-powered car. The university's Advanced Mechatronics Technology Centre and its School of Engineering are running the project, which promises to strengthen the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-10892260857111976672012-01-11T16:00:00.003-06:002012-01-19T18:36:48.039-06:00News: Direct Energy's Faces of Energy: Adam RossiPop City has an article mentioning: "... nuclear waste before you can talk down on solar. If you could put solar power one place in Pittsburgh, where would it be? How about a giant Solar Car Port at the Pittsburgh International Airport? That would be a sight to see from all the planes and send a nice message to everyone who visits ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-69871240288320461442012-01-11T16:00:00.002-06:002012-01-19T18:36:36.287-06:00News: Sunshine, wheels and he's good to goMacon Telegraph has an article mentioning: "... goes here On days when the rain clouds gather, and there are puddles along the dirt road next to his machine shop, Willem Van Dijk knows his solar car could soon be low on gas. “It runs on sunshine,” he said. Three years ago, he started building a car that requires an occasional sip of ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-75135170957546231702012-01-11T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-19T18:36:20.396-06:00News: Panasonic Shows Off World's Fastest Solar CarRedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... January 11, 2012 Panasonic showed off the Tokai University?s solar car Tuesday at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The car is the defending champion for the World Solar Challenge (WSC) in ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-10949174381119982302012-01-11T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:36:12.020-06:00News: Automotive Innovations Center Stage at Consumer Electronics ShowEnvironment News Service has an article mentioning: "... The world's fastest solar car at the 2012 CES (Photo courtesy CES The In-Vehicle Technology Conference Track features sessions focused on smart technologies that minimize driver ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-52645227343937184722012-01-10T16:01:00.000-06:002012-01-22T22:35:38.463-06:00News: SpaceX Dragon: The First Spacecraft Using SolarThe Green Optimistic has an article mentioning: "... for? Search The Green Optimistic! Tags: Dragon's solar arrays International Space Station slar panels Dragon spacecraft Solar Power solar-powered spacecraft spacecraft solar panels SpaceX Say Something Below! 3042 already did. No comments on this article yet. Cancel Reply Name (required) E-Mail (required) ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-63292428995650558922012-01-10T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:03:05.809-06:00News: Enabling the future: NASA call for exploration revolution via NIAC ...NASASpaceflight.com has an article mentioning: "... Inc. ?This study will investigate the development of an atmosphereâ€breathing electric propulsion solar-powered vehicle to explore planets such as Mars. The vehicle would use atmospheric gas for propellant, eliminating the need to launch and carry the propellant from ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-91406340410448092632012-01-08T16:00:00.001-06:002012-01-19T18:36:03.239-06:00News: CJB races to finish at solar carSouthtownStar has an article mentioning: "... January 5, 2012 3:22PM Reprints Twelve students from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School recently competed in their first Solar Car Competition at St. Xavier University's Orland Park campus. | Supplied Photo storyidforme: 23118617 > tmspicid: 8564095 > fileheaderid: 3873905 ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-21251661534413406662012-01-08T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:35:51.364-06:00News: World Solar CarDubai Chronicle has an article mentioning: "... with leading Japanese automakers Tokai Challenger, winner of the 2009 and 2011 World Solar Challenge, the world?s premier race for solar cars, is set to make its Middle East debut at the World Future Energy Summit from January 16. The Tokai Challenger will be available for visitors to view ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-34607292948135549482012-01-04T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-21T12:25:56.608-06:00News: Future History ScenariosNext Big Future has an article mentioning: "... Survivable human outposts on the Moon and Mars are completed shortly thereafter. > NBF - Solar sails are mentioned by Marc Millis, but I think far superior macro scale carbon nanotubes, graphene and enhanced aerogels could make for far better solar ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-61756374696382410542012-01-04T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:04:14.480-06:00News: So far, battery cars coming up shortmsnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... If someone can make an electric powered vehicle, or a solar powered vehicle or wind powered vehicle that is competitive with my car or SUV, I'd buy it. @Rob in Warwick NY wrote: Richod, nice job putting proud in his place. ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-50123891054361524142011-12-30T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:02:39.685-06:00News: Todays Solar Sector Updates: TSL, JKS, STP, JASO, CSIQ, SOL, CSUN ...Emerald Scope has an article mentioning: "... into their own products, such as solar-powered bus stop lighting, and complete specialty products, such as portable solar home systems and solar-powered car battery chargers. On November 30, 2010, CSI acquired 50% interest in a joint venture, Nernst New Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. ReneSola Ltd. ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-19470536163640795092011-12-29T16:00:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:35:40.476-06:00News: SolarWorld GT ends Australian legpv magazine has an article mentioning: "... The solar powered car will now move on to San Francisco and then across the North American continent. The solar car has crossed Australia and New Zealand. SolarWorld AG The ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-59507474972305731172011-12-29T08:01:00.003-06:002012-01-23T16:24:33.873-06:00News: Top 25 Alternative Energy Moves of 2011Earth911.com has an article mentioning: "... Apoorv Nagpal posted on December 30th, 2011 at 8:37 am awesome Recently Added to General World's Largest Solar Boat Travels Across Globe PlanetSolar?s Turanor, which has already made history as the world's largest solar-powered boat, is about to accomplish another ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-55549836893897653152011-12-29T08:01:00.002-06:002012-01-21T12:24:49.070-06:00News: The most anticipated space missions of 2012Mother Nature Network has an article mentioning: "... Private spaceflight, Moon probes and solar sail tests are among the expected space expeditions for 2012. By Space.com Wed, Dec 28 2011 at 11:16 AM EST > NEW WORLD: In this artist's rendition, the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-3434463903328315242011-12-29T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-20T14:10:28.929-06:00News: Probes to study formation of the moonGlendale News Press has an article mentioning: "... 1. >The launch date was strategic &mdash JPL wanted to miss a lunar eclipse in early December because scientists thought the solar-powered spacecraft would discharge during the dark period on the moon. >But they underestimated the performance of the solar panels and batteries. Now, they are hoping ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-8720233300527007572011-12-29T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:01:12.205-06:00News: Sun powers Orlando man's electric carOrlando Sentinel has an article mentioning: "... I like quiet and smooth, and this car is silky." kspear@tribune.com or 407-420-5062 Copyright © 2012, Orlando Sentinel os-solar-powered-car-20111226 Enter to win a $200 Winn Dixie gift card! Comments 36 « Previous Story More Environment News - Florida, Orlando & Central Florida Next Story ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-33044998950060391222011-12-27T08:01:00.001-06:002012-01-21T12:25:00.033-06:00News: The 12 Most Anticipated Space Missions of 2012Space.com has an article mentioning: "... 5. LightSail-1 Launches LightSail-1 is an unmanned solar sail spacecraft being developed by the nonprofit Planetary Society, an organization that advocates space exploration. Solar sail technology offers the ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-61148941197485017672011-12-27T08:01:00.000-06:002012-01-20T14:09:38.786-06:00News: World's Largest Solar-Powered BoatGreen Prophet has an article mentioning: "... But it is exciting. The world?s largest zero emissions solar-powered vessel conceived by Swiss Engineer Raphael Domjan in 2004 and built in Germany boasts 537 square meters of photovoltaic cells that capture the sun?s energy ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-42048343161836334362011-11-30T16:00:00.000-06:002011-11-30T15:58:08.467-06:00News: NASA's Nanosail-D 'Sails' Home - Mission CompleteClarksville Online has an article mentioning: "... AL ? After spending more than 240 days ?sailing? around the Earth, NASA?s NanoSail-D ? a nanosatellite that deployed NASA?s first-ever solar sail in low-Earth orbit ? has successfully completed its Earth orbiting mission. Launched to space November 19th, 2010 as a payload on NASA?s FASTSAT, a ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-7949000572036602362011-11-30T08:00:00.004-06:002011-11-30T07:58:23.727-06:00News: NASA's Nanosail-D 'sails' home -- mission completePhysOrg.com has an article mentioning: "... Langbroek After spending more than 240 days "sailing" around the Earth, NASA's NanoSail-D -- a nanosatellite that deployed NASA's first-ever solar sail in low-Earth orbit -- has successfully completed its Earth orbiting mission. 0 Share to facebook PHYSorg.com on FB Tweet PHYSorg.com on Twitter Reddit ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-13146092121873082212011-11-30T08:00:00.003-06:002011-11-30T07:58:22.186-06:00News: Solar-powered cat reaches India, ready for the pirate zoneSail World has an article mentioning: "... This Indian stopover will also mark the end of its oceanic navigation. To reach Monaco May 2012, the solar boat will take a coastal course along the Arabian Peninsula, the Red Sea and finally the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. By hugging the coastline ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613806905294996894.post-87808937071188449992011-11-30T08:00:00.002-06:002011-11-30T07:58:20.815-06:00News: Solar aircraft a look into the future of flight?CNN International has an article mentioning: "... By Sean Yeaton updated 8:30 AM EST, Wed November 30, 2011 | Solar aircraft the future of flight? STORY HIGHLIGHTS Solar Impulse aircraft is solar powered, long-range glider In July it became the first solar-powered airplane ..."Posted by Photonic NewsSolar Challengehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047799770540045416noreply@blogger.com0