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One of the biggest temptations facing a scientist is to try and reproduce natural phenomena which are so fascinating given their effectiveness and perfection. Scientists have now designed a set of fluorescent nanomaterials which have taken their inspiration from the antenna systems of plants. These new multifunctional materials aim to…

By Robin Sayles Précis: Solar thermal news you need to know. World Bank requests MENA CSP market update The World Bank Group has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from consultancy firms to prepare a status report on CSP in six markets: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Image: Premium`:…

By US Lighting Group U.S Lighting Group has just announced their new bulb; the most energy efficient bulb currently commercially available. [PR.com] Read more here:: http://www.pr.com/press-release/655330

Researchers have developed a new catalyst that paves the way for low-cost, large-scale hydrogen-production. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/0i2-2Vj-VdI/160125114924.htm

By America Green Solar America Green is looking for local partnerships in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and California. America Green is launching a Partnership Program for local business owners. The goal of America Green is to be able to help homeowners and business owners understand the process and full benefits…

By Eneractive Solutions Munich Reinsurance America’s Plaza III was awarded an Emerald Award by the U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter. [PR.com] Read more here:: http://www.pr.com/press-release/655075

5 new projects awarded grants to develop and manufacture low carbon propulsion technology in the UK  £74M in joint Government and Industry funding  The latest investment in 10-year, £1 billion co-investment programme in advanced propulsion technology 09:00 12 January 2016: The London Taxi Company, Morgan Motor Company, AMG Batteries Ltd,…

A study in South Africa that forms part of the World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative has found that major inter-basin transfers support water for power in South Africa. “These transfers play a critical role in the power sector in the country,” says Dr Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist at the…

21 January 2016, London – A surge in the number of energy efficiency projects commissioned has been reported in the latest UK Energy Efficiency Trends report published by EEVS energy analysts and Bloomberg New Energy Finance today. Over 80% of those responding to the survey confirmed they had authorised new…

Lithium-air batteries hold the promise of storing electricity at up to five times the energy density of today’s familiar lithium-ion batteries, but they have inherent shortcomings. Researchers have helped prove that a new prototype is powered by a surprising chemical reaction that may solve the new battery’s biggest drawback. Read…