Plug-in solar, also called balcony solar, has become one of the most talked-about new ideas in home energy, even though many Americans have never seen one in person. Instead of covering an entire roof with solar panels, these compact systems let people generate a small amount of electricity using just ...
As the demand for solar energy grows, so does the hunt for places to put the panels. In western Switzerland, engineers are testing a surprising solution: between the train tracks. A new pilot project is exploring whether railways can do double duty, carrying trains while generating clean electricity. It's a ...
Have you ever driven past a huge solar farm and wondered if there’s a better way to use all that space? While they’re great for producing additional energy, some people see them as an eyesore and aren’t too thrilled about having them in their backyard. Others say they’re taking up ...
The IDA apartment complex is a novel addition to the Roosevelt Street arts district in Phoenix Arizona, and showcases a different approach to urban design and sustainability. Developed by architect Brian Stark, this towering structure stands 26 meters tall and is constructed from 64 recycled shipping containers, marking it as ...
A local business in South Dakota is partnering with a non-profit to provide affordable, energy efficient, and sustainable tiny homes, to combat the housing crisis faced by the Sioux tribes. These homes, costing between 7 thousand five hundred to 9 thousand dollars, are made of cellular concrete, a naturally insulated ...
