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By Robin Sayles Précis: Solar thermal news you need to know: Dubai to launch new tender within weeks The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans to launch a tender to build the next phase of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum Solar Park by mid-March, Reuters reported February 8.…

A cathode material for li-ion batteries with a very high charge rate — down to 90 seconds — has been created, retaining more than 75% of an initial capacity. The discovery may stipulate the development of batteries where expensive lithium could be replaced with cheaper potassium. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/PZMmMNh6xhs/160222111328.htm

A photo-electrochemical cell has been developed that can chemically store the energy of ultraviolet light even at high temperatures. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/OH-J954czn4/160222091011.htm

A photo-electrochemical cell has been developed that can chemically store the energy of ultraviolet light even at high temperatures. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/OH-J954czn4/160222091011.htm

By heather.lammers@nrel.gov (Heather Lammers) February 22, 2016 The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits on the deployment of renewable generation technologies and related U.S. electric sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The report, Impacts of Federal…

By RastafariUnion RastafariUnion is hosting a seven-day celebration and informational symposium highlighting one of the most significant events in Jamaican history, an event that was the catalyst for the global spread of Reggae Music, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia’s visit to the island. The celebrations will highlight food, fashion…

By david.glickson@nrel.gov (David Glickson) Team Heading to Washington D.C. to Challenge for National Title February 20, 2016 Students from Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools won the Colorado High School Science Bowl today. They will represent the state of Colorado at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Science Bowl in Washington…

Patented organic solar cell breakthrough could increase their efficiency to cost-effective levels. Buildings and rooftops could be wrapped in lightweight, flexible sheets of solar cells, say researchers, adding that this could also provide reliable power to isolated regions. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/6-MH54LmNbM/160219190000.htm

By Midwest Solar Expo The 3rd annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the greater Minneapolis region May 17-19, 2016. The highly-anticipated conference attracts hundreds of solar executives from across the country and is offering a new and improved format and location. The expanded three-day conference will feature an all-star…

A carbon-based active material produced from apple leftovers and a material of layered oxides might help reduce the costs of future energy storage systems. Both were found to have excellent electrochemical properties and stand for the environmentally compatible and sustainable use of resources, say scientists. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/1PaC3XvjZyk/160218060943.htm