Moth eyes inspire more efficient thin-film solar cells
Moth eyes have evolved to cut out light reflection so that it can see well at night. Scientists have created a nanofilm that mimicks the moth's eye to enhance solar cell efficiency.
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New infrared camera detects greatest cause of acid rain
The camera can detect sulfur dioxide and other major pollutants that are invisible to the human eye.
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The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights
This bike helmet wants to make sure drivers know where your head is at, and where it's going.
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3D scanning + 3D printer = Fun
Designers are just beginning to figure out what 3D printing is good for; the killer app will probably surprise us all.
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10 environmental sensors that go along with you
These sensors fit in a pocket or on your wrist and give scientists and us all a better look at air and water quality at highly local levels.
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Electrostatic film harvests energy, makes you better at sports
A new wearable sensor technology that measures things like stance and force for sports also has the potential to harvest energy from waves, machinery or human movement.
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The fight between dirty energy dinosaurs and clean-tech mammals
Grist and Bloomberg have good reports on what the future of clean energy looks like in the coming decade.
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Graphene could offer 60% solar cell efficiency!
The best known material used in solar cells is silicon, but that might change in the future; graphene, the wunderkind material for which we keep finding new uses, is proving to have very promising qualities for converting light into electricity.
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Must-read cleantech stories from February 25 - March 1, 2013
Stories from around the web that you don't want to miss.
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Pay as you go solar power systems provide clean, affordable lighting in Kenya
The estimated 80% of Kenyans that are not on a grid rely solely on kerosene to light their homes. But a pay-as-you-go home solar system promises to deliver clean, affordable lighting to rural areas.
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Review: SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station
Keeping your gadgets charged with clean energy while on-the-go couldn't be any easier.
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Raspberry Pi developing a camera module for DIY photographers
From robotics to wildlife monitoring, the new module is bound to be used in some cool projects.
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Battery stretches to 3x its size, recharges wirelessly
This stretchy battery is the newest creation in the drive for wearable, flexible power sources.
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Make a human-powered, MacGyver-style emergency cell phone charger
Cobble together a 40-watt, hand-crank electrical generator with a cordless drill and a few other household items that can charge a cell phone or illuminate small lights.
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Solar-powered cell towers bring off-grid energy to remote communities
Powering off-grid mobile phone towers with renewable energy also brings electricity to many areas in dire need of power.
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3D printing is fun and futuristic, but how will it "revolutionise the solar energy industry"?
Writing in the Guardian, John Licata claims that 3D printed solar cells are "More efficient, less complex and cheaper, 3D solar cells can also capture more sunlight than conventional PV models." Why?
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Fish gill-inspired water management system wins student design contest
The biomimetic design could increase water delivery efficiency, decrease water-borne illness, and lower wastewater operating costs.
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Meet Luci, the solar lantern that shines a light on energy poverty
A unique solar-powered LED lantern project is helping to bring safe, affordable, fuel-free lighting to the developing world (and to the backcountry).
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Must-Read Cleantech Stories from February 18-22, 2013
Stories from around the web that you don't want to miss.
