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Researchers Use Solar Cells to Print Energy-Producing Photographs

Solar cells have been manufactured already for a long from inexpensive materials with different printing techniques. Especially organic solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells are suitable for printing.

27 Jul 2016

Energy Conversion Efficiency Exceeding 18% Achieved Using Standard Size Perovskite Solar Cells

A research group led by Liyuan Han, a leader of the Photovoltaic Materials Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), achieved energy conversion efficiency exceeding 18% using standard size (1 cm2) perovskite solar cells for the first time in the world.

15 Jul 2016

IKEA Plans for Biogas-Powered Fuel Cell Systems at Four More California Stores

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is furthering its renewable commitment with plans for biogas-powered fuel cell systems at four more of its California stores.

15 Jul 2016

Toshiba Unveils Largest Alkaline Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Production System in Japan

Toshiba Corporation, a leader of the development of technologies for the low carbon hydrogen economy, today unveiled Japan's largest alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production system, pointing the way to low cost, high volume production of hydrogen for various applications.

14 Jul 2016

Solar-Tectic Unveils Details of Breakthrough Solar Cell Technology at Energy Conference in Scotland

Solar-Tectic LLC ("ST") presented a paper today at the "Fifth International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics (ECM5) - working on small scales" in Inverness, Scotland, making public for the first time details of its breakthrough technology for highly efficient and inexpensive solar cells.

12 Jul 2016

New Solar Cells Provide Non-Toxic Alternatives to Silicon Cells

In today’s world of increasing economic and industrial requirements, there is an urgent need for cleaner sources of energy. Solar energy is one fast emerging alternative choice for fossil fuels.

22 Jun 2016

Novel Methods to Make Hydrogen Fuel from Water and Optimize Grid-Scale Batteries

A Stanford University research lab have created unique technologies designed to handle two of the biggest energy challenges facing mankind today. One is grid-scale energy storage, and the other is clean fuel for transportation. The researchers illustrated their findings in two research studies published in the Science Advances and Nature Communications journals.

20 Jun 2016

EPFL Researchers Push Limits of Perovskite Solar Cell Performance

EPFL researchers are pushing the limits of perovskite solar cell performance by exploring the best way to grow these crystals.

10 Jun 2016

Air Products, NSPE Collaborate to Successfully Construct Retail Hydrogen Fueling Station in Japan

Air Products and NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN Pipeline & Engineering Co. Ltd. (NSPE) have successfully constructed and placed onstream their first retail hydrogen fueling station in Tokyo, Japan. JX Nippon Oil & Energy, one of Japan's largest developers of hydrogen fueling stations, contracted with NSPE to supply the station.

20 May 2016

Battelle Scientists and Engineers Develop Technique for Transforming Coal into Jet Fuel

Engineers and scientists from Battelle illustrated a technique to convert coal into jet fuel. Their next focus is on commercializing this new technique.

22 Apr 2016