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By By THE EDITORIAL BOARD With wind and solar power becoming much more affordable, world leaders have no excuse for failing to press for clean energy. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/04/opinion/a-renewable-energy-boom.html

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 power generator that captures and uses waste heat, according to researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The research could help guide the manufacture of…

By greeNEWit Leading sustainability firm, greeNEWit, recognized for helping homeowners improve energy efficiency and increase comfort in homes. [PR.com] Read more here:: http://www.pr.com/press-release/665447

By Wood Resources International LLC Sharp reductions of sawlog prices occurred in Russia, Brazil, Central Europe and Western Canada in 2015 because of weaker currencies, less demand for lumber and reduced trade of logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. European sawlog prices have fallen faster than prices in most other…

A salt plays a critical role in allowing lithium-sulfur batteries to hold a charge after more than 200 uses; this work offers needed design principles for creating long-lasting, high-capacity batteries. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/f6rygm-tkc8/160401112313.htm

The silver electrical contacts that carry electricity out of about 90 percent of the solar modules on the market are also one of their most expensive parts. Now scientists have used X-rays to observe exactly how those contacts form during manufacturing. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/fsxvPUj_v4g/160401073657.htm

By Strathmore Worldwide Dan Lupuleasa of Portland, Oregon has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the utilities field. He was honored on the Reuter’s BillBoard in Times Square in New York City by…

By Wayne.Hicks@nrel.gov (Wayne Hicks) April 1, 2016 Scientists at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have been able to pinpoint for the first time what happens during a key manufacturing process of silicon solar cells. Their paper, “The formation mechanism for printed silver-contacts…

By By REUTERS The struggling solar company said it had received a subpoena seeking details related to its failed deal to buy Vivint Solar and transactions with its two publicly listed units, TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/business/sunedison-receives-subpoena-from-justice-department.html

By By ANDY WEBSTER This documentary spotlights international efforts to build a green economy through solar power. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/movies/review-catching-the-sun-profiles-solar-energy-entrepreneurs-and-activists.html