'Self-repairing' solar cells described
U.S. researchers say they've produced a new class of solar cells that can repair themselves much like plants do through photosynthesis. By using carbon nanotubes and DNA, scientists at Purdue University have developed solar technology aimed at increasing service life and reducing cost, a university release said Tuesday. "We've created artificial photosystems using optical nanomaterials to harvest solar energy that is converted to electrical power," Jong Hyun Choi, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering, said. Photoelectrochemical cells that convert sunlight into electricity contain light-absorbing dyes called chromophores, similar to chlorophyll molecules in plants, that degrade due to exposure to sunlight. "The critical disadvantage of conventional photoelectrochemical cells is this degradation," Choi said. The new technology gets around this problem in the same way nature does, by continuously replacing the photo-damaged dyes with new ones. "This sort of self-regeneration is done in plants every hour," Choi said.
GreenWave to provide energy management services for Spanish project
GreenWave Reality has said that it will collaborate on the SmartCity Malaga project in Spain to provide its home energy management platform that allows consumers to easily monitor and control their energy usage.
Stion to build solar production facility in Mississippi
US based Stion, a manufacturer of thin-film solar panels, will build a new production facility in Mississippi as part of an incentive agreement with the state that includes a $75m loan and other tax and training incentives.
Realize as much as 75% in Energy Cost Savings with GlacialLight's New LED Spotlight
The All-New GL Procyon Series-Flood Light (SP100W-CW/WW)
Vertegy Delivers Springfield, Ill., Landmark Park's First LEED Platinum Building
Erin's Pavilion, a welcome and visitor center built on the 80-acre site of the Edwin Watts Southwind Park in Springfield, Ill., recently earned LEED Platinum certification under the LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) rating system.
Tonsan Opens World's Largest Dedicated Photovoltaic Sealant Factory
Numerous industry and government leaders spoke at the opening ceremony, which was held on Friday, December 17, 2010. The factory represents more than US$125 million in investment.
New Solar Energy International online courses for 2011
As Solar Energy International welcomes 2011, we would like to send Happy New Year greetings to our alumni and supporters.
Universal Power launches Ecotricity line of solar products
Universal Power Group (UPG) has launched its new Ecotricity line of portable solar products and unveiled the line's initial product - the Ecotricity ECO1800 solar-powered generator.
SMART Papers Certified Renewable Energy Resource Facility
The facility that invented coated printing papers for magazines has been certified a renewable energy resource generating facility
Renewable Energy Education
Educational programs from colleges, universities and other institutions should be at least compliant with ISPQ Standard 01022. In regions where there is a body licensed to perform accreditation, such as the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in North America.
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN INDIA: SCOPE FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT
The 11th year Plan (2007-2012) of the Government of India has indicated the importance of energy in the following words:
‘Availability and access to energy are considered as catalysts for economic growth. The envisaged growth of the economy at 9% in the Eleventh Plan cannot be achieved without a commensurate increase in the availability of energy.
Wind Powering America and Southwest Windpower Partner to Bring First Wind Turbine to Idaho Town
Wind for Schools program implemented at Pocatello Community Charter School
Exploring Thermal Energy Storage
Greg Glatzmaier, Senior Engineer/ CPS Project Leader for Thermal Energy Storage at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that working to make the thermal energy storage aspect of concentrated solar power (CSP) more attractive to utilities by lowering the cost overall is a main area of focus.
Shouting From the Rooftops: The Importance of Promoting Technological Innovations in Solar Energy
The success of new and emerging PV technologies can have a profound effect on our economy, providing a much-needed shot in the arm for various industrial sectors, while also paving the way for future technological advancements.
Understanding the Impact of the New Lisbon Treaty on EU Energy Policy and the Opps for Scotland
"If projects are to succeed, their technologies must be aligned with those set out in the Strategic Energy Technology (SET-) Plan"; Bioenergy, CCS, Grids, Fuel Cells & Hydrogen, Nuclear, Energy Efficiency, Solar and Wind.
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