Author: WoREA Editorial Team

Researchers report a breakthrough that promises to bring down the cost of hydrogen fuel cells by replacing expensive platinum catalysts with cheaper ones made from metals like nickel. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/NgubEXMQNdU/160114213448.htm

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By heather.lammers@nrel.gov (Heather Lammers) NREL to co-lead DOE’s multi-lab Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium January 14, 2016 Today, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced up to $220 million in new funding for a consortium of DOE national laboratories and partners to support critical research and development over the next…

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By By CORAL DAVENPORT and DIANE CARDWELL Changes in energy prices and dependence on foreign oil had little to do with the stimulus law, experts say, crediting them to government policies, market forces and private sector activities. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/us/politics/president-may-have-exaggerated-role-of-stimulus-in-clean-energy-experts-say.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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By melissa 14 January 2016 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced the short-list of projects invited to progress to the next stage of its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, said the expression of interest (EOI) phase had attracted strong interest, including…

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A joint research team in Japan has developed a “single-seed cast method,” a new casting method making it possible to grow high-quality mono silicon at low cost. New casting method may facilitate the return of a market-competitive solar cell industry. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/6rzTACqdh_g/160113145507.htm

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