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Intel Unveils Solar Powered Microchip
Intel researchers announced a breakthrough during its annual developer conference in San Francisco. They said that they managed to make a solar cell that’s as small as a stamp.
Department of Energy Boosts Solar Power with SunShot Initiative
The Department of Energy will be funding high efficiency, low cost solar energy projects through its new SunShot initiative funding.
Solar Power Technology Improvements
The US federal government cut billions of dollars that used to fund the research and development of solar power technology but reports show that investments in renewable energy around the world increased by up to 32 percent to $211 billion.
Cling-Film Solar Cell the Future of Solar Energy
Researchers from the Universities of Sheffield and Cambridge discovered a technology that can revolutionize solar cells, which can lead to more affordable solar power installations in the future.
Virus to Improve Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered a method to improve the power efficiency of solar cell with the help of viruses that are designed to work at microscopic level. In a typical setup, sunlight hits a light harvesting material that would cause a release of electrons that can be harnessed to generate electric current. With the MIT research, microscopic carbon nanotubes can improve the efficiency of electron collection.
No More Solar Cells, Thanks to Magnetic Effect of Light
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan discovered a magnetic effect of light that could probably be utilized in the future to generate solar power. This breakthrough can mean the extinction of solar cells.
Nanoparticles Used to Increase Solar Collector Effectiveness
Mechanical engineers from the Arizona State University conducted studies using tiny graphite particles that are 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair in the hopes of increasing the effectiveness of solar power collectors. They will also study the profitability of using the said material. At present photovoltaic solar panels are commonly used across [...]
Solar Powered Products Guide for Black Friday 2010
Black Friday is just around the corner. It’s the best time of the year to splurge on solar powered products. Amazon offers various deals this week so that their customers don’t have to stand in line during the actual day. Here are some of the best Black Friday deals from Amazon.com
Clean and Green Energy
Solar power is clean, economical and the solution to the long standing problem of environmental pollution. Although the initial cost associated with installation is expensive, the return on investment over time make solar energy the right choice as a main source for electrical power.
Solar Panel Manufacturers to Benefit from Copenhagen Summit
The future looks bright for solar panel manufacturers with next week’s 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to look for climate change solutions.
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