Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Konarka Power Plastic Organic Solar Cells Receive TÜV Certification

TÜV Rheinland has awarded the world's first certification for IEC 61646 compliance to next generation organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells developed by Konarka Technologies, a manufacturer of solar plastic films that convert light to electricity.

15 Feb 2012

New Findings Show Electric Cars in China are Not Eco-Friendly

Electric cars have been long known as eco-friendly, but researchers from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have proved that the impact of electric cars in China on pollution is more hazardous to health when compared to gasoline vehicles.

14 Feb 2012

Siemens H-Class Gas Turbine Wins Innovation Award

Siemens announced that its H-Class gas turbine has been recognized with German Industry's Innovation Award, which is the first innovation award in the world. The turbine has achieved an efficiency record of 60.75% in combined cycle duty.

14 Feb 2012

Review of Bioenergy Development in 21st Century

An article titled, “Sustainable Land Use for Bioenergy in the 21st Century,” has been published in Industrial Biotechnology, a journal focused mainly on bio-based industrial and environmental products and technologies.

14 Feb 2012

Phoenix Solar and Silicon Ranch to Build Solar System at Tennessee-Based Food Bank

Silicon Ranch, a developer and operator of utility-scale solar facilities, has partnered with Phoenix Solar, a global specialist in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants, to install a 200 kW rooftop solar system at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

14 Feb 2012

East Coast Solar Integrator Completes 17.2 Million Solar Project in New Jersey

A subsidiary of Mercury Energy, Mercury Solar Systems has completed a $17.2 million worth solar project in Manalapan, New Jersey. The project includes installation of a 3.6 MW ground-mounted solar system.

14 Feb 2012

SANYO to Present Brand Change for HIT Solar Modules at Ecobuild

At Ecobuild, one of the world’s largest events for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, SANYO Component Europe, a Panasonic group company, will present its new solar brand change and other advancements.

14 Feb 2012

Researchers Discover New Battery for Photovoltaic Application

The University of Southampton and REAPsystems, a specialist in lithium battery technology, have partnered to conduct a study on the application of lithium battery as an energy storage device in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

13 Feb 2012

Norwegian Government Minister Shows Interest in Hydro's Energy-Efficient Building Solutions

Rigmor Aasrud, Norway’s Minister of Government, Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, has received a warm welcome at the new headquarters of Hydro in Bangalore, India.

13 Feb 2012

Soitec Receives Funds to Construct 50 MW Solar Plant in South Africa

A global manufacturing company, Soitec has received funds form Investec Bank, a specialist bank in Africa, to construct a 50 MW solar plant in Touwsrivier, South Africa.

13 Feb 2012