Semiconductor manufacturing technique holds promise for solar energyThanks to a new semiconductor manufacturing method, the future of solar energy just got brighter. Researchers have developed a more efficient, lower-cost method of manufacturing compound semiconductors such as gallium arsenide for many electronic device applications, including solar cells. The group deposits multiple layers of the material on […]
Towards nanowire solar cells with a 65-percent efficiencyResearchers want to develop solar cells with an efficiency of over 65 percent by means of nanotechnology. In Southern Europe and North Africa these new solar cells can generate a substantial portion of the European demand for electricity.
Solar heated, superinsulated house heats and cools itselfThis house heats and […]
Researchers investigate effects of lightning strikes on aircraftScientists in the UK are researching the potential for damage posed by lightning for carbon fibre composites (CFCs), which are increasingly being used in aircraft manufacture, with a view to reducing damage and minimizing repair costs.
Minneapolis Bike Share Hits 50,000 Tripsby Dave DempseyDespite harsh winters, Minnesota’s Twin Cities […]
Purple bacteria best for harvesting solar energyPurple bacteria seem to have the best structural solution for harvesting solar energy. A physicist thinks its cellular arrangement could be adapted for use in solar panels and other energy conversion devices to offer a more efficient way to garner energy from the sun.
Investing for a Healthier, Wealthier Tomorrow“According […]
Kirkwood, Missouri Home Featuring Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit for New Construction Highlighted in USA Today Article Today “Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream”Matt Belcher, President of Belcher Homes, Featured in November 1st USA Today Article Eco-friendly homes move into mainstream Article Excerpt: EUR
The Process of Buying the Wind: Come, Follow the Crow’sBruce and Tammy Crow of Fort Defiance Virgina recently purchased a Skystream 3.7 from us and took the time to log the entire process from the information gathering phase through to completion. Here it is. As they point out, it should answer any questions a future […]
President Obama’s Energy Speech at MITPresident Barack Obama has been a courageous supporter of clean energy. He spoke October 23, 2009, to an audience of 750 at the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Here are our Founding Editor’s take-aways from the speech, plus a link to the video and full transcript.
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Engineers generate electricity by tapping into algae cellsEngineers have generated electrical current by tapping into the electron activity in individual algae cells. Photosynthesis excites electrons, which can then be turned into an electrical current using a specially designed gold electrode. This study could be the first step toward carbon-free electricity directly from plants.
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Energy storage system deals with sudden draws on the gridResearchers have found a way to manage short-lived draws on the electricity grid.
Find Some New Arguments.Please!I often hear, from modern energy slowpokes, that (in regards to wind turbines) they are “ugly” or “too loud” or “too BIG”. After I address these outdated complaints (for the LAST […]