solar energy

It's called "net metering." That's when homeowners who put solar panels on their rooftops can sell extra energy they don't use back to utilities.It’s…

In a move expected to drive down costs to the industry, Natcore Technology says it has developed a way to swap silver for aluminum in its solar…

Is solar power a viable energy source -- right now? How much does it cost to fit your house, or your workplace? How soon could it replace fossil fuels, if…

SUNY Cortland has flipped the switch on a solar panel field that will supply six percent of the college’s electricity needs.The 3,600 solar panels are…

The commercialization of a new industrial process in upstate New York could lead to cheaper, greener solar systems.Nanotech company Intrinsiq Materials…

A recent study outlines a scenario that would see New York State’s energy infrastructure based on close to 100% all-renewable sources by year 2030.The…

This weekend marked the third anniversary of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the nation of Haiti. Three years on and the recovery process still…

Welcome to the Afternoon Trail Mix from the Innovation Trail team.Innovation goes hand-in-hand with geography according to data from the U.S. Patent…

Welcome to the Wednesday morning Trail Mix.Think you've got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Try this quick quiz.Don't mention the environment at the…