Scientists are discovering new ways to decrease costs and increase efficiency of solar panels and coming up with creative ways to generate power. According to TechRepublic, a photovoltaic system is installed every four minutes in the US.

Researchers created solar powered leaves on 3D printed tree trunks, making a mini electric forest. (VTT)
The Web site has collected eight new developments in solar energy research that could have a major impact.

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