Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Novel Three-Dimensional Solar Cell has Conversion Efficiency of Over 25%

Solar3D, a developer of innovative three-dimensional solar cell technology for maximizing conversion of sunlight into electricity, has reported results from its test of a novel design of solar cells.

15 Dec 2011

Scientists Conduct Tests to Study How Placement of Wind Turbines Affects Productivity of Wind Farms

A team of scientists led by Hui Hu from the Iowa State University are conducting tests on mini turbine models to establish how the placement of wind turbines amidst hills and valleys affects the productivity of a wind farm.

15 Dec 2011

DTU Part of European Network Set up for Measuring Greenhouse Gases

Riso DTU is part of the network called Integrated non-CO, Greenhouse Gas Observing System (InGOS) and funded by the EU for measuring harmful greenhouse gases other than CO2. The main focus of the network is to provide accurate measurements and other information on nitrous oxide and methane and initiate stronger action for environmental conservation.

15 Dec 2011

Tecnalia Research + Innovation Introduces WEEE Recycling and Detection System

Tecnalia Research + Innovation’s novel waste recycling system had won the EARTO prize, which has been recognized as an innovative project at a European level.

14 Dec 2011

SANYO’s HIT Solar Panel Updates to Panasonic HIT Panel

SANYO Canada, SANYO electric’s subsidiary, has declared that the “SANYO” brand name of the company’s HIT solar panel will by replaced to “Panasonic” effective from April 1 of 2012.

14 Dec 2011

EDTA to Present International EV Symposium in Los Angeles in May 2012

Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) presents a 26th international electric vehicle (EV) symposium from May 6 to 9, 2012 in Los Angeles.

14 Dec 2011

Cenergy Power Completes Installation of Solar Power System for Ready Roast Nut Company

Cenergy Power, a California-based solar developer with excellent solutions for large industrial and commercial applications together with Ready Roast Nut Company, a custom processor of full and manufactured tree nuts and an industrial supplier, have finished the erection of a 472 kW solar photovoltaic system at Ready Roast Nut’s facility located in Madera.

14 Dec 2011

Royal Wine Installs Solar Power System on Corporate Headquarters

Royal Wine (RWC) has declared that a solar power system has been installed on the rooftop of its warehouse facility and corporate headquarters in New Jersey.

14 Dec 2011

Scientists at University of Southampton Use Solar Power in Classrooms

A scientist team at the University of Southampton have developed a solar power solution for generating power for IT resources used in classrooms for the students in the developing countries. This project is led by a Chemistry academic at the University.

13 Dec 2011

Soitec Builds First Commercial Solar Plant in South Africa

The President of South Africa inaugurated the first 500 kW commercial concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power plant developed by Soitec in December. The plant is a part of the COP17 flagship project. A number of dignitaries had attended the inaugural function.

13 Dec 2011