Japanese scientists have succeeded in transmitting energy wirelessly, in a key step that could one day make solar power generation in space a possibility, an official said Thursday.
Space Exploration
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A booming photovoltaic market in Asia has propelled China to a global leader in photovoltaic energy installations in 2013, according to the latest edition of the JRC's PV Status Report. The EU has retained its domination ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 26, 2015
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Pioneering new research could pave the way for solar energy to be converted into household electricity more cheaply than ever before.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 23, 2015
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The question of whether the future will be powered by coal and oil or by renewable energy is crucially important, both to the medium-term future of the Australian economy and to the long-term future of the planet. For either ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 8, 2015
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American electrical utilities do a pretty fantastic job of getting us electricity when we need it. In 2006, the power was out on average for just 0.03 percent of the year in the United States. But right now, this system depends ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 13, 2014
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A future where electricity comes mostly from low-carbon sources is not only feasible in terms of material demand, but will significantly reduce air pollution, a study published in the today's Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 6, 2014
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New light has been shed on solar power generation using devices made with polymers, thanks to a collaboration between scientists in the University of Chicago's chemistry department, the Institute for Molecular Engineering, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 19, 2014
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A solar cell that resembles a flower is offering a new take on green energy in Japan, where one scientist is searching for renewables that look good.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 19, 2014
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Google is offering a million-dollar prize for a breakthrough that would make solar or wind generated electricity more enticing for everyday uses.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 23, 2014
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Researchers around the world are trying to develop solar-driven generators that can split water, yielding hydrogen gas that could be used as clean fuel. Such a device requires efficient light-absorbing materials that attract ...
Nanomaterials
May 29, 2014
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