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Iron-Platinum-Gold Nanoparticle Catalyst Helps Improve Performance of Fuel Cells

A research team from the Brown University has developed a triple-headed metallic nanoparticle catalyst for fuel-cell reactions involving formic acid.

14 Mar 2012

HyperSolar Reveals Plans to Develop Zero-Carbon Process for Producing Natural Gas and Hydrogen

HyperSolar has disclosed certain details of its proposal for the development of first-of-its-kind nanotechnology-based, zero-carbon process for manufacturing renewable natural gas and hydrogen.

14 Mar 2012

New Design for Metamaterials Can Help Develop Efficient Solar Cells

Researchers from MIT have developed a new design for metamaterials, an innovative group of artificial substances, which can lead to the development of next generation optical sensors or solar cells.

13 Mar 2012

Nanowire Structure Optimizes Hydrogen Production by Capturing More Solar Energy

A research team at the University of California, San Diego is creating a forest of nanowire trees to cleanly harvest more amount of solar energy for generating hydrogen fuel efficiently without utilizing fossil fuels.

9 Mar 2012

Tata Power Establishes Renewable Energy JV with Exxaro Resources

Tata Power, a private sector power utility in India, has established a joint venture (JV) with Exxaro Resources, a diversified resources company in South Africa. Cennergi is the new energy JV, which will be located in South Africa.

6 Mar 2012

New Econometric Model Describes Reason for Reduction in Power-Generated Carbon Emissions

A new econometric model developed by researchers from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have revealed that the major reason for decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the power sector in 2009 is the availability of abundant cheaper natural gas.

29 Feb 2012

Panasonic’s Energy Solutions to be Showcased at Milano Salone del Mobile 2012

At the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012 event, Panasonic, an electronic products development company, has planned to display its entire range of solutions used to create, store, save and manage energy. The event will take place in the April month in Milan, Italy.

29 Feb 2012

Oman Invests in Energy Efficiency Projects

Oman has decided to invest US $2.9 billion in 13 new water and power projects that are commencing in 2012. According to the 7-Year (2011-2017) report from Oman Power and Water Procurement Company, demand for desalinated water and energy in the country is anticipated to rise at an average growth rate of approximately 9% annually till 2017.

21 Feb 2012

Shift to Low Carbon-Emitting Technologies Might Not Reduce Global Warming

A study published in the Environmental Research Letters, a journal of IOP Publishing, indicates that an extreme shift to low carbon-emitting technologies like hydroelectric and wind power might not lead to decrease in global warming till the second half of this century.

18 Feb 2012

Liquid Batteries May Address Intermittency of Clean, Renewable Energy

Researchers at the MIT have developed a potential new technology for leveling the load in renewable energy sources. Intermittency of clean and renewable energy is a major disadvantage. Addressing this issue by leveling the erratic supplies will help increase the viability of these energy sources.

16 Feb 2012