TED Talks
Bill Gross: A solar energy system that tracks the sun
Bill Gross, the founder of Idealab, talks about his life as an inventor, starting with his high-school company selling solar energy plans and kits. Learn here about a groundbreaking system for solar cells -- and some questions we haven't...
Curated Video
Solar cell
Also called a photovoltaic cell, a device that converts light directly into electricity. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Science360
A clear path to solar power
Solar cells integrated into new construction, particularly skyscrapers, are an enticing energy option. However, this effort can be hampered by the cost and architectural considerations sometimes needed to mount traditional photovoltaic...
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Renewable Sources of Energy: Solar Energy
It explains solar energy as renewable source of energy and the working of a solar cooker, solar water heater and solar cell panel.
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World Solar Challenge: Dutch Team Sets New Record in Race Across Australian Desert
The World Solar Challenge is a race across the Australian desert, testing the endurance and technology of solar-powered cars. In this year's race, the Dutch team Nuna 2 broke their own record, completing the 3010 kilometer journey in...
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Solar panels are rectangular objects made up of individual solar cells, which capture sunlight and generate electricity. These cells are made from silicon, a semiconductor material found in sand. When sunlight hits the cells, it causes...
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Solar cells that can peel-and-stick to anything
Researchers at Stanford have invented flexible photovoltaics that peel and stick like stickers. Previously, fabricating thin-film solar cells on substrates besides silicon and glass was difficult due to the fact that nonconventional...
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Alternative Energies Cup: Solar Powered Cars Race at Suzuka
The video showcases the 12th FIA Alternative Energies Cup in Japan, where solar-powered cars race on the Suzuka track. The event highlights the growing popularity of environmentally friendly technologies and serves as a development forum...
Science360
Solar Power - Green Revolution
In this episode of Green Revolution, learn how solar cells capture energy from the sun, and how scientists and engineers are improving this technology so you can use the power of the sun on the go. Visit the full Green Revolution...
SciShow
Solar Energy
Hank explains the power of solar energy and describes how it may fit into our diversified energy future.
SciShow
5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
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5 Inventions Showing Us the Future of Solar Energy
When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions that are likely to change that.
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American Students Unveil Solar-Powered Car for North American Solar Challenge
The Fusion, created by American students from Iowa State University, is a groundbreaking solar-powered car designed to compete in the North American Solar Challenge. With a low, lightweight design and 629 solar cells, it harnesses the...
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Graphene solar panels could generate electricity from raindrops
Scientists in China are producing solar panels that can produce energy from the last source you'd expect - rainwater. In a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, researchers in China introduced a new type of solar panel that...
Science360
QESST for solar power to feed an energy hungry world - Science Nation
Modern society is very much defined by its access to electricity. What if researchers could advance sustainable energy technologies to the point where everyone around the world had access to clean, cheap energy sources? Richard Smalley,...
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The Power of Solar: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
This video discusses the potential of solar power as a clean and renewable energy source. It highlights the efforts of the UK government to encourage homeowners to adopt solar power through grants and subsidies. The video also explores...
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Solar Power - Harnessing Sun’s Energy
The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Solar Panels
This video is explaining how solar panels work for kids.
NASA
Why Won't it Melt? How NASA's Solar Probe will Survive the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is heading to the Sun. Why won't the spacecraft melt? Thermal Protection System Engineer Betsy Congdon (Johns Hopkins APL) outlines why Parker can take the heat. Music credit: Cheeky Chappy [Main Track] by Jimmy...
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GCSE Physics - Wind and Solar #10
In this video we cover: - What wind and solar power are - Where they're used - Their pros and cons General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE...
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Solar Power - Renewable Energy
Learn about the up and coming form of energy – solar power! People and places - Future of energy - Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Learning Points Solar power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Station Solar Arrays
Mike Salopek goes in depth on the International Space Station’s power systems and the new solar array technology that will continue to power experiments and modules for years to come. HWHAP Episode 211.
Visual Learning Systems
The Future of Solar Energy
In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of solar energy and its potential as a future source of power generation. Join us as we uncover the various methods of harnessing the sun's energy and discuss the benefits and challenges...
TED Talks
TED: Forget Wi-Fi. Meet the new Li-Fi Internet | Harald Haas
What if we could use existing technologies to provide Internet access to the more than 4 billion people living in places where the infrastructure can't support it? using off-the-shelf LeDs and solar cells, Harald Haas and his team have...