Scientists pinpoint solar cell manufacturing process
Scientists have been able to pinpoint for the first time what happens during a key manufacturing process of silicon solar cells. The…
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Rooftop solar energy could provide almost 40 percent of US electricity
Analysts have used detailed light detection and ranging data for 128 cities nationwide, along with improved data analysis methods and simulation tools,…
Hybrid system could cut coal-plant emissions in half
A system to generate electricity from coal with much greater efficiency has been designed by researchers, possibly reaching as much as twice…
Catching more of the sun
Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun’s light, researchers report. Light from the…
Introducing the Most Advanced Self-Powered Security Solution
By V5 Systems V5 Systems will be unveiling their groundbreaking security solution at ISC West, the largest security tradeshow in North America.…
A Renewable Energy Boom
By By THE EDITORIAL BOARD With wind and solar power becoming much more affordable, world leaders have no excuse for failing to…
NREL Reveals Potential for Capturing Waste Heat via Nanotubes
By Wayne.Hicks@nrel.gov (Wayne Hicks) April 4, 2016 A finely tuned carbon nanotube thin film has the potential to act as a thermoelectric…
greeNEWit Honored by EPA as 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
By greeNEWit Leading sustainability firm, greeNEWit, recognized for helping homeowners improve energy efficiency and increase comfort in homes. [PR.com] Read more here::…
Weaker Lumber Markets and a Strengthening US Dollar Have Pushed the Global Sawlog Price Index Down Almost 22% in Two Years
By Wood Resources International LLC Sharp reductions of sawlog prices occurred in Russia, Brazil, Central Europe and Western Canada in 2015 because…
Lithium hoarding behind failure of promising new battery
A salt plays a critical role in allowing lithium-sulfur batteries to hold a charge after more than 200 uses; this work offers…