We’re used to looking to Apple to show us the next trend in technology that will change how we work and play. So it’s no surprise to see that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has released information on 20 new patents for cutting-edge solar technology, issued to the tech company just recently. The...

Cool new 3M solar technology debuted in Japan at an electronics conference recently.   The company, known for its arsenal of less-technical products like Post-it notes, developed see-through film that can be applied to ordinary windows, turning them into solar panels. 3M has the residential market...

Solar technology isn’t new. Its history spans from the 7th Century B.C. to today. We started out concentrating the sun’s heat with glass and mirrors to light fires. Today, we have everything from solar-powered buildings to solar powered vehicles. Here you can learn more about the milestones in...