Sharp Unveils Record Breaking Solar Cell
Sharp Corporation has announced it has achieved the world’s highest non-concentrator solar cell conversion efficiency of 36.9% using a three-layered, triple-junction compound solar cell.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Sector To 18X Larger By 2050
The passing of Australia’s Clean Energy legislation today in the Senate will result in the nation’s renewable energy sector, excluding hydro, to grow 18 times larger by 2050 than it is currently according to a Ministerial press release just received.
Space Mapping To Improve California Solar Planning
The United States may have decommissioned its space shuttle program, but the thousands of images of the Earth’s surface captured over three decades by astronauts are being used to build a precise solar modelling system that can help measure solar power output across California’s often rugged landscape.
Coal Seam Gas Greenwash Must Be Retracted
Matthew Wright, executive director of Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), says blanket claims by gas industry majors that coal seam gas is a cleaner energy source than coal have been proven to be wrong and are a greenwash myth.
Solar Powered Oil Skimmer
Solar energy is cleaning up after the damage caused by fossil fuels in many different ways.
U.S. Shouldn’t Wave The White Flag On Solar : Chu
U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu has continued to support government funding for renewable energy projects, saying America cannot afford to “wave the white flag” in the face of an ever-growing global market for clean energy.
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.
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.
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.
Energy Matters CEO A Clean Energy Council Board Nominee
Jeremy Rich, the CEO of Energy Matters, has announced he is a nominee for a critical position on the Board of Australia’s Clean Energy Council.
