Atomic Layer Deposition Increases Efficiency of Nighttime Solar Cells
A promising new process, known as Atomic Layer Deposition, could potentially improve existing solar energy systems.
The new technique has been invented by Brian Willis,...
Thin Film Solar Efficiency Record Set by First Solar
First Solar, an innovator in solar energy, has just set a new world record for solar cell conversion efficiency. The company set the record...
Ubiquitous Energy’s Transparent Solar Cells Just a Matter of Time
New startup Ubiquitous Energy is developing a host of technologies that enable seamless deployment of light-harvesting functionality. The company aims to develop affordable, transparent...
Renewable Power Generation in U.S. Cheaper Than Coal, Gas
The renewable power generation added to the U.S. grid in January 2013 has been found to be less expensive than fossil fuels.
The demand for...
Gold Nanorods Generate Hydrogen Using Solar Power
Gold nanorods, a titanium dioxide filter and platinum were used by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara to split water into hydrogen...
Luci, the MPOWERD Solar Lantern, to Help Energy-Starved Third World Nations
MPOWERD, or Micro Power Design, has developed Luci a solar-powered light created to help the scores of people throughout the world who are either...
Solar Cells and Supercapacitors Improved by New 3D Germanium Sulfide Nanostructure
Next-generation supercapacitors and solar cells could be improved by a newly-created germanium sulfide (GeS) nanomaterial resembling a shish-kebab.
North Carolina State University researchers put up...
Russian Airplane Industry Considering Solar as Alternative Power Source
According to recent announcements about government investments in solar, it appears that the energy source will be powering the civilian aircraft in Russia in...
Huge Solar Parking Structure Planned in North Carolina
Envision Solar plans to use some of the 160 billion square feet of paved land in the world used as parking lots for cars...
Honda Partners with SolarCity for Solar Charging System
Honda and SolarCity have recently announced plans to collaborate on a solar charging system for the Fit EV electric vehicle.
There are a lot of great things that come in...
