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Young Physicist Rewarded for Work on Plastic Electronics

An Imperial physics postgraduate student has been awarded a prestigious national prize for his PhD thesis.

14 Jan 2008

Scientists Embarking on the Largest Research Projects into Photovoltaic Solar Energy

A national team of scientists led by experts at Durham University are embarking on one of the UK’s largest ever research projects into photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.

14 Jan 2008

Renewable Energy Powering New Mexico's Growth

SCHOTT AG, will construct a new solar energy technology production facility in the Mesa del Sol region of Albuquerque, NM.

14 Jan 2008

Largest Corporate-Owned Roof-Mounted Solar PV System in the State

A 30 kw solar photovoltaic (PV) system was switched on at Delta Products office in Research Triangle Park (RTP) on January 7, 2008. Comprised of 160 solar panels, the array is the largest corporate-owned, roof-mounted solar PV system in the state.

13 Jan 2008

Xcel Energy Seeking New Solar Power Generation as Part of Ongoing Commitment

Xcel Energy today announced that it is seeking new solar power generation as part of its ongoing commitment to generate more power from clean, renewable energy sources.

13 Jan 2008

Ford Becomes First to Feature PPG's Fuel-Saving Technology

PPG Industries is helping Ford Motor Co. become the world's first car manufacturer to feature a panoramic glass roof using Sungate infrared reflective (IRR) technology.

11 Jan 2008

nCoat Signs Agreement to Provide Nanocoatings for Concentrated Solar Thermal Power

nCoat, Inc. has announced the signing of an agreement for business collaboration and commercial product development with Sunvention USA, Inc. and BSR Solar Technologies GmbH using nCoat nanotechnology coatings in a Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) system.

10 Jan 2008

Binary Ionic Liquid Electrolytes Enable Production of Solvent-Free Solar Cells

Solar cells have attracted global attention as one of the cornerstones of alternative energy. In theory, it seems to make abundant sense to tap into the energy of the sun to convert light to electricity with little or no emission of noxious pollutants.

9 Jan 2008

EPA Recognized Accomplishments of Landfill Methane Partners

EPA today recognized the accomplishments of numerous landfill methane partners that are generating renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

9 Jan 2008

Using Nanotechnology to Create Solar Cell 100 Times Bigger

People who follow nanotechnology news have become accustomed to hearing how scientists are making super-small devices even smaller. But here’s a headline from Prof. Arie Zaban, Head of Bar-Ilan University’s Nanotechnology Institute: using nano-based methods, he’s managed to create a solar cell that’s 100 times bigger than his previous design.

9 Jan 2008