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Are Solar Panels Usable in Snowy Climates?
By Accuweather.com published
For those living in wintry climates, snow accumulation may pose a problem.
![Panasonic's Bright Idea For Lighting Up Communities In Need](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oDLdf7StRao2ErptjgxTiY-320-80.jpg)
Panasonic Giving 100,000 Solar Lanterns to Needy Villages Worldwide
By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley published
People without access to dependable electricity often turn to dirty, even dangerous kerosene lanterns, so Panasonic is giving away 100,000 solar lanterns to communities in need.
![World Solar Challenge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kWP8f2Ume5oVLhgpfFS8J5-320-80.jpg)
How Does a Solar Racer Work?
By Ryan Goodrich published
The power of the sun has been harnessed to run everything from toys to planes to racecars.
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US Renewable Energy Tops Record in 2012
By Laura Poppick published
Americans produced a record amount of solar and wind energy in 2012, and will likely continue doing so this year with government tax incentives and technological advancements in renewable energy.
![Solar Impulse plane at hangar 19 at john f. kennedy airport](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tt5z9A44LEhuPPeEcEEvm3-320-80.jpg)
In Photos: Solar Impulse Touches Down in NYC
By LiveScience Staff published
The solar-powered aircraft finished its historic cross-country flight with absolutely zero fuel, though it had to land early due to a ripped wing.
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Scaling Up Solar Power May Demand Updated Electric Grid
By Ker Than published
Harnessing sun’s energy presents challenges to existing power networks.
![Solar Impulse founders Bertrand Piccard (in pilot seat) and André Borschberg in Phoenix at the end of the first leg of the solar plane's historic cross-country trip.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MHjoEBPzwn2r83ZRnNbBBW-320-80.jpg)
No Fuel! Solar Plane Completes 1st Leg of Cross-Country Trip
By Live Science Staff published
With power from sunlight, the ultra-lightweight plane touches down after an 18-hour flight.
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Solar Cell Could Dramatically Improve Energy Harvest
By Tia Ghose published
A new solar cell can produce two electrons for every particle of light that hits it, at least at certain wavelengths.
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