The recent launch of Dell’s Learning Labs in Diepsloot combines renewable energy, community involvement and an innovative approach to bringing technology to disadvantaged areas. FULL STORY >

The world is in dire need of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions – and solar energy is the light at the end of the tunnel. FULL STORY >

TomTom has announced support of the Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge. FULL STORY >

A little over one year since it set off from Abu Dhabi, the Solar Impulse 2 has completed its flight around the world, powered solely by the sun. FULL STORY >

As part of its initiative to connect people in remote locations to the internet, Facebook's Connectivity Lab completed its first full scale test for the solar powered Aquila airplane. FULL STORY >

Dell has announced the opening of its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls’ High. The opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at Waverley Girls’ High will provide world-class technology and... FULL STORY >

With a view to sell surplus solar power it generates at its solar farms in Cupertino, Apple forms a subsidiary called Apple Energy. FULL STORY >

Given the current power challenges in South Africa, as well as a growing trend toward solutions for sustainable electricity, solar technology as a source of energy supply has become a hot topic, particularly for... FULL STORY >

Trina Solar Limited reported that solar has become a sustainable option for rural and remote areas due to the current South African power problems. FULL STORY >

Schneider Electric is commercialising its solar powered portable LED lamps with mobile phone charger, the Mobiya TS 120S, to offer reliable and affordable products to people living without electricity access. FULL STORY >

The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the... FULL STORY >

In the wake of months of power outages from load shedding, many South Africans are exploring alternative energy sources as a means to keep the lights on. FULL STORY >

Here’s yet another role playing game you may want to watch out for, as SolarFall Games launched its Kickstarter campaign with what is a beautiful and alluring trailer for a CryEngine3-based action-RPG called Umbra. FULL STORY >

With news of Tesla's Powerwall dominating the scene, we asked a number of local renewable energy players what they think of this new solution, and what its potential impact in SA could be. FULL STORY >

Powertech System Integrators introduced a fully funded, off balance sheet solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solution for South Africa’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. FULL STORY >