Side-Illuminated Solar Cell Boosts Energy Efficiency
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have created new concentrator solar cells that have a solar conversion efficiency of more than 40%...
Renewable Energy Works in Germany, and Elsewhere?
We’ve done a lot of coverage on renewable energy adoption in various places, but it seems that there is a lot of counter-coverage, to...
Norway’s Hydropower to Benefit from Climate Change, Increased Rainfall
The Norwegian government released a report on Friday stating that the ill-famed global warming is going to benefit the country by bringing them more...
Europe's Largest Onshore Wind Farm Grows With Another 75 Turbines
Europe's biggest onshore wind farm is located in East Renfrewshire and now it is about to have a massive expansion. The company called ScottishPower Renewables plans to add another 75 turbines to Whitelee wind farm on Eaglesham Moor until 2012.
Study Shows How to Stop Lithium Dendrite Formation in Batteries
When they charge, lithium ion batteries form so-called "dendrites" that limit recharging speed. They can also destroy a battery by internal short circuit. Researchers...
First Silicon-based Optical Fiber With Solar Cell Properties
A scalable silicon-based optical fiber with capabilities of a solar-cell was developed by scientists at Penn State University. This innovation can serve as a...
Eco-Friendly Cities of the Future Will Use Transparent Solar Cells
The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) recently conducted a study in which researchers fabricated an optimal organic solar cell with both a high level...
Low-Carbon Hybrid Systems Key to China’s Future Energy Development
In order to optimize any future energy development, China should integrate nuclear or renewable energy so that they bring down to a minimum the...
SolaRoad Bicycle Lane Produces More Power Than Anticipated
The first ever solar bike path that was open for public use six months ago in the Netherlands, is performing much better than anyone...
PowerTrekk – A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charger That Runs on Water, Including Urine
If you're stuck in the wilderness with no electric plugs in view, but still want to chat on your cell phone, run your iPod...
