Two Swiss companies have teamed up to build three floating "solar islands", each with 100 photovoltaic panels, on Lake Neuchâtel this year.

By building a power plant deep beneath the ocean, a team of researchers hopes to generate energy by harnessing the pressure of the ocean water.

Maybe David Cameron had just been up all night, cogitating over whether Number 10 should switch energy supplier.

Gizmag caught up with William Mannarn and Scott Andrew from EADCO GmbH at the Paris Air Show, and learned that the company recently joined forces with PC Aero to start development of the latter's new twin prop, 6-passenger electric airplane concept called the Elektro E6. EADCO is now busying itself designing the frame for the potentially groundbreaking craft, while PC Aero takes care of the electrical systems.

Scientists at the University of Maryland have built a battery made of wood that is long-lasting and environmentally friendly. In an article published yesterday by the university, the battery is described as a sliver of wood coated by tin.

A new take on the transparent solar cell screen cover could bring solar powered screens to the market sooner than anticipated.

The SolSource sun-powered grill puts a new twist on backyard barbeques by generating its cooking heat from the energy of the sun.

Designed for urban gardeners, the self-watering Patch Planter requires no pumps, plugs or cords—and instead relies upon sub-irrigation to keep the plant’s roots moist.

The Baker Stove was designed for the women of the developing world, providing them an energy efficient cookstove that can be incorporated into their cooking traditions.

The school named Green Dot in the state of California (USA) has installed a wall of solar batteries huge area up to 4,970 square meters.