More Efficient Solar Cells Through ‘Broadband’ Technology
A team of U.S researchers have developed a new nanomaterial that when applied to the surface of solar cells absorbs light from across the entire spectrum, a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient solar panels.
Renewable Energy Vital To Provide Power For 7 Billion+
The United Nations Development Programme has called on the international community in its 2011 Human Development Report to use renewable energy sources as a way to promote environmental sustainability and equity.
Inflatable Solar Light – Give One, Get One
LuminAID is an inflatable solar light designed for use in emergency situations and to replace expensive, polluting kerosene based lighting in developing countries.
4th Singapore International Energy Week
The 4th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is under way, incorporating Clean Energy Expo Asia, which kicked off with the Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore referring to the nation “as a living laboratory for renewable energy”.
USA Survey Shows Strong Solar Support
New national polling from the USA shows 9 out of 10 Americans support the use of solar energy and want to see more government money spent on developing a secure solar power industry.
Emcore Lands New NASA Solar Panel Deal
Producer of solar panels with eye-popping conversion efficiency, US-based Emcore has announced it has been awarded a contract to supply solar modules for NASA Ames’ Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) mission.
Suntech’s Dr. Zhengrong Shi Appointed Head Of APVIA
Suntech’s CEO and founder, Dr. Zhengrong Shi, has been appointed Chief Chairman of the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).
More Floating Solar Power Systems
With so much of the Earth covered by water, it makes sense to utilise this sprawling canvas for the production of solar electricity.
UK Solar Feed In Tariff Honeymoon Over?
It’s a situation that has been repeated around the world – governments launching solar incentives programs, but underestimating how many people wish to install solar power systems to buffer against spiraling electricity costs.
GE Buys Into 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power Plant
GE Energy will expand its presence in the lucrative Spanish solar energy market in a €111 million deal with German fund KGAL to buy into the 50 megawatt (MW) Extresol II concentrated solar power plant. Extresol II utilises molten salt technology for energy storage, allowing the plant to supply electricity at night.
