Tiny German Photovoltaic Cells Break Efficiency Record
A tiny photovoltaic cell brought the 2012 German Environmental Award, the largest award for environmental work given in Europe, to Andreas Bett. Together with...
Solar Islands Take Advantage of Wasted Real Estate to Power Cities
We've all heard the argument, “Not in my back yard,” when it comes to energy installations. This seems to apply to even clean energy...
Solar iPad Charger Just as Powerful as the Grid One
There is a vast number of iPad covers available, from utilitarian to luxurious. There are also a number of iPad charging covers including solar-powered...
Theoretical Model of Charging Explains Battery Degrading Performance
One of the main limitations of batteries is their degrading performance. Researchers base their studies on this process in their attempts to develop promising...
10 Ideas to Generate Green Energy
We keep publishing stories on how to generate renewable energy, which tell us about investments worth millions.
Scientific research, energy companies as well as governmental...
New Anti-Reflection Coating Increases Solar Cells’ Efficiency
One of the disadvantages of solar energy generation is that great amount of light is reflected away by the solar cells, which reduces their...
Quantum Dots Boost Solar Cells Efficiency
New technologies emerge every day, and it gets even more exciting when they really benefit our society. One of these inventions is the new...
World’s First Net-Zero Stadium to Host World Athletic Events
Every two years, or every four years, depending on how you look at it, the world gets together to watch world-class athletes compete in...
Green Energy Would Bring €3 Trillion Savings to EU by 2050, Report Says
An estimated €3 trillion worth of fuel savings is projected to be achieved by year 2050 if the European Union (EU) continue on supporting green...
Snow-Covered Solar Panels Work Just Fine, Study Says
Concerns about solar panels covered in snow, especially the further north you go, may be unwarranted, as a recent study notes. Scientist Joshua Pearce,...
