When Mike Arnold thinks about solar energy, he thinks big, as in the "more than one-hundred-million-billion watts of sunlight that the Earth continuously bathes in." But he also thinks very, very small, exploring how a one-billionth-of-a-meter ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 10, 2014
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A researcher from Missouri University of Science and Technology has developed a new way to grow nanowire arrays with a determined diameter, length and uniform consistency. This approach to growing nanomaterials will improve ...
Nanophysics
Nov 10, 2014
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Imtech, in conjunction with the Province of Noord-Holland, Ooms Civiel, has developed the world's first solar road located in Krommwnie, Holland. The solar cycle path will be connected to the national grid to meet increasing ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 7, 2014
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Like other Japanese who were banking on this country's sweeping move toward clean energy, Junichi Oba is angry.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 31, 2014
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Owners of electric vehicles have already gone gas-free. Now, a growing number are powering their cars with sunlight.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 28, 2014
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Thermal energy storage is a common strategy in energy production systems in which the period of production does not coincide with that of consumption. This happens with the production of hot water by means of solar thermal ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 23, 2014
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Associate professor of electrical engineering Minjoo Larry Lee has been awarded $2,540,000 to develop dual-junction solar cells that can operate efficiently at extreme temperatures above 750 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 22, 2014
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Conventional photovoltaic technology uses large, heavy, opaque, dark silicon panels, but this could soon change. The IK4-Ikerlan research centre is working with the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country within the X10D ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 2, 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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With more and more households owning one or even two electric cars requiring charging overnight, how will we manage without sacrificing our hot morning shower and fresh bread for breakfast?
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 4, 2014
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