Towards Nanowire Solar Cells
With a 65-Percent Efficiency
Science (June 17, 2010) — Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/) researchers want to develop solar cells with an efficiency of over 65 percent by means of nanotechnology. In Southern Europe and North Africa these new solar cells can generate a substantial portion of the [...]
Posted on June 21st, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: ENERGY COLLECTION, MANUFACTURING, MATERIALS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, SOLAR, TECHNOLOGY | No Comments »
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The latest Renewable Energy Focus interactive webinar, in association with Lectrus is only two week away. Don’t forget to reserve your place, register now.
Topic: Design & Construction of Solar Inverter Substations
When: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Time: 6.30pm BST. 1.30pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator: David Hopwood, Editor, Renewable Energy Focus
Speakers:
Mike [...]
Posted on June 8th, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: ELECTRICITY, ENERGY COLLECTION, ENERGY STORAGE, EVENTS, GRID SYSTEMS, PEOPLE, SOLAR | No Comments »
Innovation Puts Next-Generation
Solar Cells on the Horizon.
Could dye from berries be the answer??
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2009) — In a world first, a Monash University-led international research team has developed an innovative way to boost the output of the next generation of solar cells.
Scientists at Monash University, in [...]
Posted on June 7th, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: COATINGS, ENERGY COLLECTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, EQUIPMENT, GEOTHERMAL, GRID SYSTEMS, HEAT TRANSFER, MATERIALS, POWER GENERATION, REFLECTION, SOLAR | 1 Comment »
• Beautiful Earth Group solar EV Charger:
New York-based Beautiful Earth Group has launched a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Red Hook, Brooklyn, which is powered entirely by a 235W photovoltaic system. The off-grid modular station is constructed of recycled shipping containers and can charge a range of plug-in electric vehicles [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: BATTERY POWER, BUILDINGS, CHARGING, ENERGY COLLECTION, ENERGY STORAGE, EQUIPMENT, FUEL, POWER GENERATION, SOLAR, TRANSPORT, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
• Solar Plug-In Car Station:
Designed by Tom Miller, the Solar Plug-in Car Station project aims to minimize the impact of EVs on the environment by providing solar recharging stations at convenient locations. The design has a standard kit of parts that can easily be installed and incentivized with discounted parking. The [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
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SOLAR CHARGING STATION IN FRANKFURT -GERMANY
Evergreen Solar has installed its new solar charging station in a high-traffic area in Frankfurt, Germany. The solar “fuel” station provides free battery charging for small-scale electric vehicles including Velotaxis, Segways, electric bikes and scooters.
Sourced and Published by Henry Sapiecha 5th May 2010
Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: BUILDINGS, CHARGING, ENERGY COLLECTION, FUEL, POWER GENERATION, SOLAR | 3 Comments »
ISLA VISTA NEW SOLAR PARKING LOT COMPLETED
After much anticipation, finally a new solar parking lot opened its doors at the heart of Isla Vista yesterday. Located at 881 Embarcadero del Mar, the parking lot with 45 parking spaces has been built incorporating several eco-friendly features. The County of Santa Barbara got [...]
Posted on May 4th, 2010 by Editor
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Posted on May 4th, 2010 by Editor
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Photovoltaic panels have a new design: concentric circles that focus the sun’s rays on miniaturized modules. Having the panels automatically sense. …
Solar energy technology is advancing daily. Now, a new, high-tech system is working to efficiently harness the power of the sun and drastically reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Today, there are more than 76 [...]
Posted on May 2nd, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: ENERGY COLLECTION, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, PLASTICS, POWER GENERATION, REFLECTION, SOLAR | 1 Comment »
Natural Solar Collectors
On Butterfly Wings
Inspire More Powerful Solar Cells
ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2009) — The discovery that butterfly wings have scales that act as tiny solar collectors has led scientists in China and Japan to design a more efficient solar cell that could be used for powering homes, businesses, and other applications in the [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: ANIMALS, COATINGS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, INSECTS, SOLAR, TECHNOLOGY | No Comments »
