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Anti-Aging Elixir for Solar Cells
August 2, 2012 — Photovoltaic modules deliver power without risks to the environment and climate. But solar-power is expensive. Therefore, it is imperative that the modules last as long as possible, 25 years or more. ... > full story -
Smart Wirelessly Controlled Power Outlets
August 2, 2012 — Many homeowners dream of being able to wash a load of laundry when the photovoltaic panels on the roof are delivering a maximum of electricity, even when they are not at home. A new Internet-enabled ... > full story -
Breaking the Barriers for Low-Cost Energy Storage: Battery Could Help Transition to Renewable Energy Sources
August 1, 2012 — Scientists have developed an air-breathing battery that uses the chemical energy generated by the oxidation of iron plates that are exposed to the oxygen in the air -- a process similar to ... > full story -
Lotus Leaf Inspires Fog-Free Finish for Transparent Surfaces
July 30, 2012 — Chinese scientists use silica nanoparticles resembling raspberries to create a water-repellent, fog-free, self-cleaning finish for glass and other transparent ... > full story -
Record Efficiency for Next-Generation Solar Cells
July 29, 2012 — Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of colloidal quantum dot (CQD) films, leading to the most efficient CQD solar cell ever. The researchers created a solar cell out of ... > full story -
Scientists Use Microbes to Make 'Clean' Methane
July 27, 2012 — Microbes that convert electricity into methane gas could become an important source of renewable energy, according to scientists. Researchers are raising colonies of microorganisms, called ... > full story -
Bio-Inspired Nanoantennas for Light Emission
July 27, 2012 — Just as radio antennas amplify the signals of our mobile phones and televisions, the same principle can apply to light. For the first time, researchers have succeeded in producing a nanoantenna from ... > full story -
Photovoltaics from Any Semiconductor: Opens Door to More Widespread Solar Energy Devices
July 26, 2012 — Researchers have developed a technology that enables low-cost, high efficiency solar cells to be made from virtually any semiconductor material. This opens the door to the use of plentiful, ... > full story -
Measurement Advance Could Speed Innovation in Solar Devices
July 26, 2012 — A novel measurement system can accurately and quickly measures the energy output of solar power devices. Combining two different techniques and suitable for use in both the lab and the production ... > full story -
Orientation of Far-Off Multiplanet System Has Orientation Very Similar to Our Own Solar System
July 26, 2012 — Our solar system exhibits a remarkably orderly configuration: The eight planets orbit the sun much like runners on a track, circling in their respective lanes and always keeping within the same ... > full story
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