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Solar-Powered, Self-Contained Units Extract Drinking Water from the Air

The Aquaria Hydropack can provide up to 132 gallons (500 liters) of water per day and is compatible with solar and battery setups on your homeAquaria Clean drinking water, one of the essential needs for human survival, is becoming increasingly crucial as climate change affects traditional sources like rainfall, rivers, and lakes. Aquaria Technologies, a...

Solar Panels: Key Milestones in Over 140 Years of Innovation

George Cove stands with his third solar array. From "Generating electricity by the sun's rays" Popular Electricity, volume 2, nr. 12, April 1910 "From a New York rooftop in the 1800s to their debut in space. From tales of kidnappings and bribery to a world-altering inkwell mishap… Solar panels stand as one of humanity's greatest inventions,...

Rooftop EV Solar Box Expands 6x for Off-Grid Car Charging

GoSun's EV Solar Charger expands by six times to provide a meaningful charge and range boost while the car is parked GoSun Starting as creators of solar hot dog cookers, GoSun has evolved to produce solar-powered camping trailers and tiny homes. Known for their unique solar products, their latest innovation is set to be revolutionary: an...

World’s First Dual-Tower Solar Plant Boosts Efficiency by 24%

The new facility is now about 90% complete and is expected to come online later this yearCGTN In China's Gansu Province, engineers have erected two towers standing at 650 feet (200 meters) tall. Alongside them, an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles will generate more than 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. While photovoltaic...

What is the Total Number of Moons in the Solar System?

Saturn has a minimum of 146 moons, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system. Credit: dottedhippo via Getty Images When observing the night sky, the moon is typically the brightest and largest object visible without a telescope, making it the only natural satellite most people can see with the naked...

The Solar System’s Largest Storm May Be Younger Than Previously Believed

Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS), a colossal anti-cyclonic storm larger than Earth, has intrigued astronomers since the 1600s. Its origins and lifespan are subjects of ongoing debate, raising questions about its continuity over centuries of observation. Initially noted in 1632, the GRS disappeared from astronomical records for 118 years until its rediscovery in the...

Volcanic Ash: Efficient and Budget-Friendly Solar Storage

Pyroclastic flow and clouds of volcanic ash as Krakatoa eruptsDepositphotos When a region finds itself covered in volcanic ash, it's usually not a positive development. However, researchers from the University of Barcelona have uncovered a unique set of beneficial characteristics in volcanic ash, rendering it remarkably valuable as an energy storage medium. We've discussed both incredibly...

NASA’s Solar Stormwatch: Intense X1.1 Flare Captured in Action

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory snapped a photo of a solar flare on May 9, 2024. The image combines three extreme ultraviolet light wavelengths to showcase the scorching material in flares, colored in green, blue, and red. Credit: NASA/SDO NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory spotted a significant solar flare on May 9, 2024, reaching its peak at...

Mastering Solar Eclipse Photography with Star Trackers

Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of a total solar eclipse requires careful planning and the right equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of using a star tracker to enhance your solar eclipse photography experience. Why Use a Star Tracker? A star tracker, also known as a solar tracker in this context, offers significant...