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Engineers Create Tandem Polymer Solar Cells That Set Record for Energy-Conversion
Researchers in California
report that they have
significantly enhanced
polymer solar cells'
performance by building a
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Biosolar Breakthrough Promises Cheap, Easy Green Electricity
Scientists are turning the
term "power plant" on its
head. A team of researchers
has developed a system that
taps into photosynthetic
processes to produce
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New Tool Determines Value of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
Consistent appraisals of
real estate outfitted with
photovoltaic installations
are a challenge for the
nation's real estate
... > full story
Engineer Wants to 'Sculpt' More Powerful Electric Motors and Generators
A researcher is developing
several technologies that
could improve the
performance of electric
motors and generators. And
... > full story
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New Battery Could Lead to Cheaper, More Efficient Solar Energy
February 9, 2012 — Scientists have found that a new type of battery has the potential to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar ... > full story -
New Tool for Analyzing Solar-Cell Materials
February 7, 2012 — An online tool called "Impurities to Efficiency" (known as I2E) allows companies or researchers exploring alternative manufacturing strategies to plug in descriptions of their planned materials and ... > full story -
In Solar Cells, Tweaking the Tiniest of Parts Yields Big Jump in Efficiency
January 20, 2012 — By tweaking the smallest of parts, engineers are hoping to dramatically increase the amount of sunlight that solar cells convert into ... > full story -
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Researchers' Refinement Increases Solar Concentrator Efficiency
January 19, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that changing the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency, bringing its use closer to ... > full story -
Transparency Limits on Transparent Conducting Oxides Identified
January 18, 2012 — Computational materials researchers have used cutting-edge calculations to determine fundamental optical transparency limits in conducting oxide material tin ... > full story -
Nano Research Could Impact Flexible Electronic Devices
January 12, 2012 — A new discovery shows that the flexibility and durability of carbon nanotube films and coatings are intimately linked to their electronic properties and could impact flexible electronic devices such ... > full story -
Greenhouses and Solar Power: Crop Testing With a Special Photovoltaic Panel for Greenhouses
January 11, 2012 — A new photovoltaic module allows electricity to be generated without greenhouse crops being affected by ... > full story -
Keeping Electronics Cool: Findings on Modified Form of Graphene Could Have Impacts in Managing Heat Dissipation
January 9, 2012 — An engineering professor has made a breakthrough discovery with graphene, a material that could play a major role in keeping laptops and other electronic devices from ... > full story -
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Paint-on Solar Cells Developed
December 21, 2011 — Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light -- electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside. Scientists ... > full story -
Towards Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Hydrogen Generation: Algal Protein Gives Boost to Electrochemical Water Splitting
December 19, 2011 — Water splitting in photo-electrochemical cells to yield hydrogen is a promising way to sustainable fuels. Scientists have now made major progress in developing highly efficient electrodes – ... > full story
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