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Research Grant Awarded to Use Nanotechnology to Develop Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Solar Cells

The Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey has been awarded a major research grant by the energy giant E.ON based in Germany as part of their 'Application of Nanotechnology in the Energy Business' to use nanotechnological expertise to develop organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells

5 Jan 2009

Energy Savings and Tax Credit Earnings With Window Films

CPFilms Inc, the world's leading producer of professional window films for automotive, residential, and commercial markets, has announced that its Vista, LLumar and Gila energy-saving window films will qualify for a federal tax credit in 2009

4 Jan 2009

More Efficient Solar Electricity on the Way Thanks to Nanotechnology

A paper in a special energy issue of Optics Express, describes a relatively new approach to solar cells - lacing them with nanoscopic metal particles

30 Dec 2008

Using Nanoparticles to Enhance Solar Cell Efficiency

A relatively new approach to solar cells involves lacing them with nanoscopic metal particles to increase efficiency

23 Dec 2008

Wall Mounted Rainwater Harvesting System Reduces Flooding and Water Consumption

Environmental engineering company and water expert MWH is working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and manufacturers Aqualogic, to produce affordable wall-mounted rainwater harvesting systems that can be fitted to homes to reduce water consumption and down stream flooding

23 Dec 2008

International Photovoltaic Trade Mission to India Explores New Opportunities for Solar Industry

India could become top player in world's solar market with huge power deficit. International trade mission gives rare look inside factories, opportunities and trends in India

23 Dec 2008

Scientists Engineer Algae to Make Fuel

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley describe a method for using microalgae for making biofuel

23 Dec 2008

MIT Researchers Working to Capture Wave Energy

MIT researchers are working with Portuguese colleagues to design a pilot-scale device that will capture significantly more of the energy in ocean waves than existing systems, and use it to power an electricity-generating turbine

23 Dec 2008

How Much of the World's Energy Could Come from Solar and Wind Power

Only 1 percent of the world's energy consumption comes from modern renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and bioenergy. The upcoming energy workshop will contribute to raise that figure

22 Dec 2008