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Thin-Film Panchromatic Solar Cells: Next Generation of Solar Efficiency
A Korean team led by Nam-Gyu Park has recently made a breakthrough discovery in solar cell development. This discovery will not only increase the efficiency of thin-film panchromatic solar cells but as well the use of clean and reusable energy on the entire globe.
Incredible Synthetic Tree for CO2 Sequestration
Columbia University has announced the development of a structure that could capture carbon 1,000 times faster than a real tree. Klaus Lackner said, as the "tree" could be used for capturing carbon which has been already emitted into the air by car gasoline or airplain fuel.
Fraunhofer's Very Efficient Solar Cell Concentrator
Solar cell system which concentrate solar light through lenses seem to be the most efficient and advantageous. The concentrator enables the system to work with cheaper lens system instead of expensive semi-conductor materials, making it as well more efficient.
Modular, Portable Nuclear Reactors: Energy Solution for Poor Countries?
Modular thinking has brought us many wonderful things in technology, medicine, and in most exact sciences. I see no reason why it should not work in power generation.
Green Power Express Electricity Superhighway Project in Development
In order to satisfy energy needs for people in the Upper Midwest of US, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a green energy project. The green power superhighway(around 3,000 miles) will deliver energy to consumers in and around Chicago, Minneapolis and other load centers.
Farewell, Michael Jackson…
The first thing I read when I woke up this morning was Michael Jackson's death. "Earth Song" and "Heal the World" were among the first that taught me about caring for the environment and for the people as a part of it.
Complex Algae-Powered Energy System Made by a 15-Year Old
This years scholarship prize of $20,000 of Invent Your World Challenge went to a 15 year old fellow from Texas called Javier Fernández-Han, who proved us all that renewable energy is the way we should direct our creativity upon.
Thinergy Micro Energy Cells – Harvesting The Smallest Power Sources
Infinite Power Solutions want to revolutionize the way we use batteries in our gadgets and also make a profit off it, so they invented a different kind of thin film rechargeable batteries.
Super-Efficient Vertical Wind Turbines for Home Use
A Taiwanese company called Hi Energy Technology has brought onto market a new design of a vertical wind turbine which they intend to sell for home use.
Carbonized Chicken Feathers Better Than Carbon Nanotubes at Storing Hydrogen
Delaware University scientists have found that not only the latest hi-tech nanotubes or metal composites can store hydrogen effectively, but also a substance that's been around for millions of years, naturally: carbonized keratin.
