About one fifth of the world’s population lacks access to electricity. It is one of biggest economic obstacles for people in developing countries, but one that could mean opportunities for a clean energy beginning with alternative...
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One of the most crucial aspects of solar energy research is efficiency. The current average efficiency rate is around 15%, which means there’s a lot of room for improvement. Related Posts:SolTech Energy Captures Solar Energy with Stylish...
Yesterday Science Magazine hosted a debate about the application of nanotechnology to the development of solar cells. There are hopes that nanotechnology can bring solar power’s prices down to fossil fuel price level. Related Posts:Hiring...
Researchers at MIT have designed a device the size of a U.S. quarter that harvests energy from low-frequency vibrations, such as those that might be felt along a pipeline or bridge. The tiny energy harvester — known technically as a...
Efficient solar cell structures can be made using simple and inexpensive manufacturing methods, a new study has shown. Flexible layers of materials could be deposited over large areas like cling film (plastic wrap). Related Posts:Hiring Solar...
