State-of-the-art solar cells are efficient – but are even more so when they are kept clean. A cleaning robot developed by Norwegian researchers enables solar panels to deliver at full capacity.
Robotics
Jun 14, 2017
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Wet-chemically produced nanocrystals are becoming more and more powerful. They are already used in the background lighting of the latest generation of flat panel displays. In the future they will be used increasingly as active ...
General Physics
Jun 7, 2017
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The Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory at Texas A&M University, directed by Dr. Jaime Grunlan, is working with scientists at the Sandia National Laboratory to reduce or eliminate arc faults and corrosion in solar cells. Corrosion ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 22, 2017
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It's a very Australian scene: deckchairs outside the caravan, a BBQ on the go – perhaps a couple of tinnies. And, of course, an awning for much-needed shade.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 31, 2016
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Through a $900,000 grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the George Washington University has joined a partnership to develop novel solar cells and create what has the potential to be the world's ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 12, 2016
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'Roses are red and violets are blue' – so says the old poem.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 5, 2016
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University of Utah materials science and engineering associate professor Mike Scarpulla wants to shed light on semiconductors—literally.
Materials Science
Jun 16, 2016
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Perovskite semiconductors are the hot topic in photovoltaic research. They're able to produce electricity from light like silicon photovoltaic panels but have many potential advantages, including a theoretically greater maximum ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 27, 2016
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Researchers have taken the next step in the evolution of bacteria-powered energy.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 11, 2016
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Whether fair weather or foul, sustainable energy supply must be independent of natural fluctuations of renewable energy sources, such as sunshine. The coupling of "green" energy sources with reliable energy storage systems ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 31, 2016
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