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...
Cell Phones Would Have Solar Powered Sources
Probably isn't a good idea to leave a smart cell phone under the sunlight but is different when about a solar powered one is.
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Neutron analysis yields insight into bacteria for solar energy
Structural studies of some of nature's most efficient light-harvesting systems are lighting the way for new generations of biologically inspired solar cell devices.
Researchers from...
Chicago’s Willis Tower Goes Green on Solar Power
Chicago's Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower, was the world's tallest building from 1974 to 1998 and remains the tallest building in the...
New Solar Power Plant on the Tibetan Plateau
One of the world’s largest producers of solar power panels, Suntech Power Holdings Co.,Ltd. has finally unveiled its ambitious proposal to construct a 10MW...
Photovoltaic Panels for 30,000 Homes in UK
Energy-efficiency specialist Eaga has secured £300m from a number of banks to fund plans to install photovoltaic panels on more than 30,000 UK homes.
The...
Increased Polymer Solar Cells Light Absorption Developed By Iowa State University Researchers
A report recently published in an online journal called Advanced Materials points out that a process has been developed by the researchers at the...
GlassPoint Solar Make Steam for Extracting Oil Using Solar Power
The new demonstration solar power steam plant at McKittrick in California uses sunlight concentrated by mirrors in a greenhouse to pre-heat water.
Natural gas in...
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...
Morris Model Solar Power Pilot Program Implemented In New Jersey County
In January 2010, the Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) of New Jersey distributed US$22.3 million in low-interest government bonds to finance the development of...