Grido’s Internet-Like Next Generation Power Grid
A new type of smart grid is taking its cues from the Internet by using distributed and decentralized power grid management.
Three year old Gridco...
Exotic Form of Silicon Improves Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers have discovered that an exotic form of silicon may improve solar cell efficiency. This predicted improvement using a structure of silicon called silicon BC8...
Daimler Partners Ford and Nissan to Develop Hydrogen Vehicles
Hydrogen vehicles are more than just a dream that won't die, but are getting closer to production than ever before. Hydrogen just could be...
New Efficient Solar Cell Design Inspired by Evolution
Researchers at Northwestern University published a paper entitled “Highly Efficient Light-Trapping Structure Design Inspired by Natural Evolution,” in the journal Nature earlier this month,...
New Solid Battery Electrolyte Prevents Fire, Increases Capacity Five Fold
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) developed an electrolyte, which has the potential to boost the energy storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries, while...
Report Indicates Photovoltaics Better than Biofuels in Converting Solar to Mileage
A recent report indicates that in terms of conversion of solar energy to how much distance one can cover on wheels, photovoltaics come out...
Texas Introduces World’s Biggest Wind Energy Storage System
North Carolina’s Duke Energy has started operations in what it refers to as the biggest battery power system in the world. The Notrees wind...
Solar-Powered “Solarship” Could Deliver Supplies to African Villages
Exactly 30 years ago, the idea for a solarship, which can be used to deliver critical supply to remote areas, emerged. It was supposed...
V3Solar Spin Cells: Solar Power at Its Cheapest
Electricity generated from solar cells has been the subject of debate for quite some time now. As clean and as environmentally friendly it can...
Weather Forecast Accuracy Affected by Electromagnetic ‘Clutter’ From Wind Turbines
The development of wind energy opportunities in the UK and Europe, from small micro wind turbines up to larger mega wind developments, both onshore...
