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Extreme Solar Energy Cell Makeover
The X-Journals | November 10th 2009 by Blake Harris
A pioneer in solar power in the 1990s before it became "sexy," University of Houston Professor Alex Freundlich recently entered into a collaborative research agreement with U.K.-based start-up QuantaSol for the development of the next generation of s read more
Three UK nanotechnology companies win Business Innovation Awards
Zamp BioTopics | November 10th 2009 by Zamp
Three top British nanotechnology firms whose innovations make solar cells more efficient, help in the fight against heart disease, and improve the production of fine chemical compounds won Business Innovation Awards today at the UK NanoForum and Emer read more
Solar nanowires to make solar power cheaper than before
Grendiary | November 9th 2009
Scientists have been trying to increase the solar conversion efficiency of solar panels for a long time. However, there is another technique to make them do so. That is to remove those conventional solar panels altogether! No, it is not just a sugg read more
Build Your Own Solar Panel For Less Than $199
Solar Power For Home | November 9th 2009 by Solar Power For Home
There are several benefits and reasons to make your own solar panel. Using solar panels becomes more common these years. We have the ability to see more and more solar power systems on the roofs. The electricity generated by these solar power systems read more
Researchers Talk About The Basic Process Of Solar Cells
Solar energy Blog | November 7th 2009 by DForce
A group of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have shed light on the basic process of solar cell function. This can serve to improve efficiency and produce more solar power. “The design of a solar cell string begins with a chr read more
Solar-Fabrik AG Reports 3rd Quarter Net Results of 2.120 Million…
Renewable Energy Sources | November 6th 2009 by entwickler
Re-sharpened focus generates best net result ever in Q3 for business segment “Solar Power Systems”, billing supports sustainable market development for PV modules “made in Germany” Ad-hoc-message on November 6, 2009 Solar-Fabrik AG (ISIN: DE read more
Chemists Seek to Powering the World with Sunlight - The ‘Artifi…
The X-Journals | November 5th 2009 by Blake Harris
Scientists are making progress toward development of an "artificial leaf" that mimics a real leaf's chemical magic with photosynthesis — but instead converts sunlight and water into a liquid fuel such as methanol for cars and trucks. read more
The Potential For Plastic Solar Cells In The Conference “Solar…
Solar energy Blog | November 4th 2009 by DForce
John Bisquert, professor at the Universitat Jaume I, an expert on plastic solar cells, was a new speaker at the International Monographic Conference “Low Cost Solar Energy“, to be held in Seville on Dec. 11. John Bisquert is Professor of read more
Rice University Cooks Up Nanotube Stew
CleanTechnica | November 3rd 2009 by Lucille Chi
Researchers at Rice University have announced the discovery of a new breakthrough method for producing carbon nanotubes in bulk fluids. Rice’s new nanotube “stew” could spur the inexpensive mass production of carbon nanotube-base read more
Scientists Make Foldable 3D Solar Cells around an Optical Fibre
CleanTechnica | November 3rd 2009 by Lucille Chi
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have made a three-dimensional photovoltaic solar cell around an optical fibre, a revolutionary new approach that could pave the way for a new generation of hyper-flexible solar systems. According t read more
Sharp Achieved 35.8 Conversion Efficiency with Triple-Junction Co…
Renewable Energy Sources | October 31st 2009 by entwickler
Sharp Develops Solar Cell with World’s Highest Conversion Efficiency of 35.8% Sharp Corporation has achieved the world’s highest solar cell conversion efficiency*1 of 35.8%*2 using a triple-junction compound solar cell. Unlike silicon-based sol read more
Solar Efficiency Hits Record Again
Solar energy Blog | October 31st 2009 by DForce
Virtually every week we find news about someone breaking the record for efficiency of a solar cell, and while we have published some of them we haven´t posted them all, because that’s the difference between 25.7% and 25.8%, we do not really be read more
Another solar chargers – this time from i.Tech dynamic
Best Solar Energy | October 30th 2009 by vladan
The SolarCharger 906 is a portable unit, as large as a deck of cards, and is fitted with monocrystalline solar panel and a special solar chipset. This combination apparently allows it to quickly recognize and respond to su read more
Do-It-Yourself Solar Panels – Electricity Conversion From Sunli…
DIY Solar Panels World | October 30th 2009 by John Greenspan
With solar panels, electricity is produced when a phenomenon known as photovoltaic effect takes place. This effect causes a voltage (potential difference) to manifest when electromagnetic radiation falls on the surface of a semiconductor. In the case read more
Make DIY Solar Panels – How to Build Solar Panels Easily
Renewable energy | October 29th 2009 by nicholas quinlan
As the cost of living continues to rise there is a increasing demand for alternative energy resources that can provide cleaner and more cost efficient results to consumers. You just have to look at gas and oil prices to realise that there is indeed read more
New Material Can Absorb 96% Of Sunlight
Solar energy Blog | October 28th 2009 by DForce
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have announced the development of an anti-reflective coating for solar panels that allows them to absorb more than 96% of the rays that reach them. This is a breakthrough, since the solar panels used tod read more
The first wholly sustainable 'Weetabix' school in Scotland!
The Green Energy Blog | October 28th 2009
A £20,000 bike shed sporting a solar roof with 2kW of power is the latest addition to Acharacle Primary in Glenelg, Wester Ross, Scotland. The Highland Council have committed to 32 solar schemes accross the region, at a c read more
Buying Solar Panels – Key Terms You Need To Know
Renewable Energy Sources | October 28th 2009 by entwickler
Amorphous A type of PV solar cell. Unlike multicrystalline and monocrystalline cells (see below), amorphous panels are not made from interconnected solar cells made from expensive crystalline silicon. Instead, a very thin layer of silicon is spayed read more
Zinc Oxide Increases The Efficiency Of Thin Solar Panels
Solar energy Blog | October 27th 2009 by DForce
The solar module manufacturer Oerlikon Solar has developed a new process for solar thin film technology, they say, has increased the efficiency of solar cells from 7 to 16%. This development has increased by 50% its production capacity. But why is read more
Renewable Energy Sources – The Basics
Renewable Energy Sources | October 27th 2009 by entwickler
Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources such as water, sunlight, wind, rain, tides, geothermal sources and biomass sources as energy crops. Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are continually and naturally read more
Do It Yourself Solar Power: Instructions to make solar panel and…
iskandarX Clickbank Mall | October 24th 2009 by iskandar
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Reduce energy usage. When you start sharing the fascinating Reduce energy usage facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.The most difficult day of every month is when time comes to pay bill read more
Grand Canyon Life Lessons Part II — Author/Joe Tye
Solor Hiking | Portable Solar Power Review | October 21st 2009
Having fun versus being happy Lots of people go to Las Vegas to have fun, but very few go there to find happiness (and I would guess even fewer actually do). Carrying a 60+ pound pack ten or twenty miles along a rocky trail on a blistering-hot day is read more
GLOBAL WARMING/ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION: SOLAR POWER
This Level of Education | October 21st 2009 by Lawrence
Global warming and environmental destruction is unstoppably on the rise. The major causes of these are the extensive utilization of fossil fuels which includes crude oil and natural gas from the 19th century to the current era to support war, intens read more
8 strategic green technology areas where Europe will invest
The Green Technology Blog | October 20th 2009 by Thomas Öström
EU Strategic Energy Technology plan According to the EU energy commissionaire Andris Piebalgs it will require 50 Billion Euro to reach 80% greenhouse gas emissions cut until 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Recently EU has come up with a Strategic Ene read more
SOLAR ENERGY: Team Germany takes top prize at the 2009 Solar Deca…
The Conservation Report | October 20th 2009 by Buck Denton
Team Germany has won the the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon for the second year in a row. The Solar Decathlon is a “competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.̶ read more
New Mobile Phone Solar Bag Targets ‘Green’ Mobile Users
Sell Old Mobile Phone | October 20th 2009 by Steve Roper
Mobile phone users that are looking to help the environment and keep their mobiles on full power on the move will welcome the launch of the new solar bags from G24 Innovations. Solar bags will be equipped with the latest technology that allows electr read more
How to Build Homemade Solar Panels – Try This Excellent Tip!
Home solar power systems, how to make solar panels | October 18th 2009 by linden huckle
Prices of energy from traditional sources are not getting any cheaper and so many people are now looking into powering their homes using renewable energy such as solar power. You may be thinking that this sounds good in practise but don’t want read more
6 Tips On Do It Yourself Solar Panels For Your Homes
DIY Solar Homes Blog | October 16th 2009 by Will Yap
Many home owners are looking into using renewable energy such as solar power to reduce their monthly electricity bills. Those that have the budget will be able to afford a professional solar contractor. For those who has a limited budget, the cheaper read more
Build Solar Panels: Solar Panels For Homes Guide
Home solar power systems, how to make solar panels | October 16th 2009 by linden huckle
Fuel costs are rising and the reserves of oil, gas and coal are diminishing at an alarming rate. Most analysts believe that accessible oil reserves will deplete by 2050 and coal by the end of this century. This may seem a long way off but also co read more
How to Set up Basic Residential Solar Panel System
Home solar power systems, how to make solar panels | October 15th 2009 by linden huckle
Residential solar panels gained a lot of popularity in the recent years. The main reason is that they are quite efficient alternative to regular energy sources and thus can cut home utility bills by thousands. In essence solar panels are made of sol read more
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