Cloaking Principle Could Boost Solar Cell Performance

Invisibility cloaking may be a long way from reality, but the principle could help improve the performance of solar cells in the near term.  In a series of simulations, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have demonstrated how cloaks made of metamaterials or freeform surfaces could eliminate shadows cast by energy-harvesting components onto the active surfaces of solar cells.  Contact fingers, which extract electric current, cover up to one-tenth of the surface area of a solar cell. By guiding light around these features, more of the sun's energy could be captured by the solar cell.  "Our model experiments have shown that the cloak layer makes the contact fingers nearly completely invisible," said doctoral student Martin Schumann.   Cont'd...  

Renewables Will Drive Denmark's Cumulative Installed Capacity Beyond 16 GW by 2025, says GlobalData

Denmarks cumulative installed capacity is expected to expand from 13.5 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to reach 16.1 GW by 2025 --- 'Wind power will continue to account for the majority of the countrys power generation, with 44.8% of the overall share forecast for 2020, says analyst

Gothenburg's first permanent hydrogen refuelling station is now being launched

The hydrogen refuelling station is located next to PowerCell Sweden AB's premises at Hisingen in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels

Levelised cost of electricity analysis for H2 2015 shows onshore wind to be fully competitive against gas and coal in some parts of the world, while solar is closing the gap

Cyberhawk launches commercial ROAV wind turbine inspection service

The launch of this service is a step-change for the renewables operations and maintenance (O&M) sector, both onshore and offshore.

Stonehenge launches international development of low cost Wave Energy Converter

Stonehenge launches international development of low cost Wave Energy Converter

SunPower Optimizing U.S. Solar Power Plant Production with Remote Operations Control Center

"SunPower's remote operations control center is designed to optimize energy production at our solar power plants, allowing utilities and power plant owners to better manage their energy"

Discovery about new battery overturns decades of false assumptions

A discovery that could pose a challenge and sustainable alternative to the widely-used lithium-ion battery.

Klein Tools Announces its 2015 Electrician of the Year

Joey Hall of Somerset, KY receives a custom F-150 XLT Crew Cab truck for his commitment to professional achievement, safety and community service

Securing Kuwait's Vital Operational Sectors

Process Safety leaders and HSE Experts from the region will gather at one place with a common goal of minimizing accidents in the process industries.

5th Global Refining Technology Forum - Redefining Refining Technology in Qatar

The 5th Global Refining Technology Forum in Doha, Qatar will explore the implementation of latest cutting edge technological advancements and best practices in refining technology.

Solar Farm Company Announces Over 350 Megawatts of Shovel Ready Projects

Solar Farm development continues to thrive and grow in many solar friendly U.S. states. Large scale solar farm project developers like Innovative Solar Systems, LLC (ISS) are lessening the carbon footprint of this country as increasingly more fossil fuel power plants are being shut down due to EPA regulations regarding emissions on coal fired facilities.

Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Signs Royalpark Homes as First Home Builder to Install Residential Solar PV + Energy Storage System

System to be installed in exclusive Simcoe Shores Homes in Barrie, Ontario

Gemma Power Systems, LLC Begins Construction of 475 MW Power Project in Ohio

Latest project in series of contracts to build 3000 MW of generation in five states

Clean Energy Mini-Grids recognised in G20 Energy Access Action Plan

The HIO welcomes the G20s vision and leadership role to support collaborative efforts to ensure increased access to clean energy.

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