Squeezing Solar Cells for More Power
Sometimes it takes some out-of-the-box thinking to come up with a what seems like a simpler solution to a problem. Physicists at the University of Warwick have published new [...]
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Triple Junction Solar Cell Achieves 37.7% Efficiency
When cost is not an object, a niche market can be a good thing. In the case of MicroLink Devices, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solar cells for mobile power, unmanned [...]
Cost-Effective Energy from Low-Level Waste Heat
Thermoelectric generators that convert waste heat into energy have been highly dependable for decades, powering space probes such as the Voyager spacecraft. However, their [...]
NREL Tool Displays PV Performance and Degradation
In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and [...]
No Captain, No Problem: Wave-Propelled Boat Sets Sail
Britain has always been a ship-building nation, and this century is no different. Except now there is a twist. There are no people on board. An autonomous wave-propelled boat [...]
Squeezing Solar: Tracker Innovation Boosts Market
The per watt decline in cost of solar cells has led to unprecedented growth in solar energy generation. While the industry is nowhere near to overtaking fossil fuel energy, [...]
First 100% Solar Train Shines in Australia
Chalk this one up to the accelerated growth of efficient solar technology. In Australia, a railroad company has restored a derelict heritage train to run completely on [...]
Double Glazed Solar Panel: New Efficiency for Old Idea?
We are used to seeing only minor incremental improvements in solar panel efficiencies. A percentage point here or there based on the latest lab research or the addition of a [...]
Beam It Up, Scottie: A/C Using No Electricity
The concept: Air conditioning and cooling are a major requirement for industry and residential areas, but use significant amounts of energy that tax the grid at peak hours. [...]
Dance Power: Harvesting Movement Energy
If you’re seeking to engage the general population in thinking about renewable energy, you may have an uphill battle. However, one company has figured out a way not only to [...]
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