EcoWatch: Solar power is lighting up the world, and not just on rooftops. Forward-thinking minds are discovering ways to harness the sun`s energy in many exciting ways, from the ground beneath our feet to the shirt off our back. The following innovations are shining beacons in a renewable energy future.
1. Strides in solar efficiency
Most solar generators can convert up to 23 percent of sunlight into electricity. However, Swedish company Ripasso Energy claims they can covert 34 percent of the sun`s energy...