Stretchable Solar Cell To Power The Artificial Skin
Last September the Stanford University developed a pressure-sensitive artificial skin which is so sensitive that it can "feel" the weight of a butterfly.
As...
Third Gen Solar Inventor Wins $1.07 Million Millennium Prize
At École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland, Michael Graetzel is a scientist and professor of photonics and interfaces.
To the rest of the world,...
A wind turbine blade comes to DC as a message
Recently a petition in the form of a 131- foot wind turbine blade was delivered by GE Energy and the American Wind Energy Association...
How to estimate the energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Consistent appraisals of homes and businesses outfitted with photovoltaic installations (PV) are a real challenge for the nation’s real estate industry, but a new...
The quantum dots and the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency
Luminiscent solar concentrators are designed to absorb solar radiation over a broad range of colors and re-emit it over a narrower range (for example,...
Ultra thin gadgets and high energy efficency electronic devices with multi-core voltage regulator
Plug-and-play multi-core voltage regulator could lead to "smarter" smartphones, slimmer laptops, and energy-friendly data centers
There was a time when a laptop could weigh 10...
How to determine the solar efficiency of your roof
It is becoming more and more common to install solar panels on roofs in order to obtain green electricity, but not all roofs are...
Transparent Batteries as Components for Future Transparent Gadgets
Transparent gadgets are one step closer to become reality. Several companies have created partially transparent gadgets like digital photo frame or cell phones. "If you...
Advanced carbon aerogels can be manipulated for a variety of uses in the renewable...
Because of their unique structure, carbon aerogels may be used for hydrogen and electrical energy storage in the future.
Carbon aerogels (CAs) are a unique...
Researchers study quantum dots to increase the amount of electricity solar panels produce
Studies done by Mark Lusk and colleagues at the Colorado School of Mines could significantly improve the efficiency of solar cells. Their latest work...