Latest Stories in Solar Technology - Page 2
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New World Record Set for Solar Cells: 44% Efficiency
Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Solar Junction have set a new record for high-efficiency solar cells with an unprecedented 44% efficiency rate.
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Stanford Develops Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells
The solar cells can be applied to surfaces just like a decal which means they're suited for areas big or small, rigid or flexible.
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Can the Power of the Sun Pour You a Cocktail?
Erik Trinidad travels to Singapore's solar gardens to answer the question: Can a solar-powered device pour a cocktail from 72 feet?
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Could You Benefit from Going Solar? Get a Free Solar Appraisal from Geostellar
A new online market could make going solar much simpler.
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Nanostructure "Sandwich" Triples Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
Nanoscale layers or metal and plastic trap light like a black hole and increase the electricity generated by the solar cells.
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Solar Cell Fibers Could be Woven into Photovoltaic Fabrics
The silicon-based fibers could allow us to charge our gadgets with the clothes on our backs.
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New Technology Uses Nanoparticles to Convert Solar Energy Directly into Steam
A revolutionary "solar steam" technology can convert solar energy to steam - even from nearly frozen water.
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MIT Researchers Propose Solar Energy Funnel to Produce More Electricity from Sunlight
The concept would use an exceptionally thin stretched material to capture a broader spectrum of sunlight's energy.
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New Nanomaterial Produces Electricity from Both Heat and Light
This new material could be paired with microchips to create self-powered sensors, low-power electronics and implantable biomedical devices.
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Researchers Use Rust and Water to Store Solar Energy as Hydrogen
Researchers have used abundant and inexpensive materials to create a tandem solar cell that can store solar energy as hydrogen for use at any time of day.
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World's First All-Carbon Solar Cell Built at Stanford
Researchers may have found an inexpensive solar cell materials breakthrough with their development of the first all-carbon solar cell.
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How to Make Fire With Water
Some say it can't be done, but survival specialist Paul Osborn shows us that you can create a flame using water.
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Butterfly Wings Inspire Holographic Solar Panel Coatings
The iridescent material is water-resistant which can improve the output of solar panels by keeping them clean and dry.
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Nanotechnology Could Lead to Ultra-Thin Flexible Solar Cells
Photovoltaic cells could be as thin as one micron.
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Improved Black Silicon Lets Conventional Solar Cells Harness Infrared Light
Conventional solar cells only harness three-fourths of the spectrum, but improvements made to black silicon could change that.
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Cone-Shaped Spinning Solar Cells Claim to Generate 20x More Electricity
A design for a cone-o-solar that spins to collect sunlight aims to be the next big thing for the solar industry.
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Sharp Unveils See-Through Solar Panels
The panels are designed to be used as balcony railings or windows in tall buildings where they can generate energy, but also let light in.
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DIY Open Source Solar Concentrator Tutorials Now Available
The creator of a DIY solar concentrator system has posted detailed tutorials for building his open source design, making it available for anyone to replicate or improve upon.
