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Solar energy
Solar energy involves the use of heat engines and photovoltaic solar panels for electrical generation. Applications includes space heating and cooling, distillation and disinfection of potable water, daylighting, water heating and industrial purposes.
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Real threats from outer space (photos)
The more you study solar flares and asteroids, the more you want to run for cover. But the real threat isn't to human life, it's to our energy infrastucture and communications.
1 | June 29, 2011 12:09pm
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BrightSource Energy's concentrated solar power (photos)
Cleantech startup BrightSource Energy employs the use of concentrated solar power, or CSP, to generate electricity. The technique uses a large field of mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto a small...
3 | April 26, 2011 8:50am
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Voyager's past and future at the edge of the solar system (photos)
Voyager 1, launched 35 years ago on a five year mission, just got a boost in its life expectancy as long as it can stand frigid temperatures.
January 23, 2012 1:00pm
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From iPods to thermostats, tackling home energy (photos)
The man who headed the original iPod development team has a new project - building a better thermostat.
1 | October 25, 2011 7:55am
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BrightSource Energy's concentrated solar power (photos)
Cleantech startup BrightSource Energy employs the use of concentrated solar power, or CSP, to generate electricity. The technique uses a large field of mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto a small...
3 | April 26, 2011 8:50am
