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Technology Capable of Generating Electricity on Transparent Glass to Enhance Marketability for Smart Building Design

New Energy Technologies, Inc. today announced that researchers developing its SolarWindow(TM) technology, capable of generating electricity on see-through glass, have developed a first-ever working prototype using brand new electricity-generating coatings which lead to increased transparency and enhanced color -attributes important to consumer acceptance of a commercially viable product.

"Improved transparency and color of our SolarWindow(TM) coatings allows for the development of a consumer-popular product which generates electricity on see-through glass while mimicking the aesthetic look of today's popular window tint and films," explained Mr. John A. Conklin, President and CEO of New Energy Technologies, Inc. "I'm most pleased that our researchers are not only working towards functionality but an attractive SolarWindow(TM) as well."

23 Aug 2011

MicroGen Systems Develop Energy Harvesting Sensors in Association with Cornell University

MicroGen Systems, an Ithaca based company and Cornell Nanoscale Facility of Cornell University, have joined to build battery-free sensors that can function using energy harvested from any type of motion such as shakes, jiggles, rolls and spins and can function in clothing dryers or car tires.

12 Aug 2011

University of Southampton Finds New Method for Smart Grid Applications

A new research performed by the researchers at the University of Southampton, has led to the development of a mechanism that incorporates computerized management facility to handle energy storage devises utilized at home thus enabling up to 16% energy savings.

11 Aug 2011

Bureau Veritas Certification Promotes New Energy Use Certification

The new worldwide energy standard ISO 50001 formulated to enhance the efficiency in the energy intake and to better the working of energy management systems has been published in June 2011.

10 Aug 2011

Reportlinker.com Includes Report on Geothermal Heat Pumps and Direct Use in its Offerings

Reportlinker.com, has declared the inclusion of a new report titled ‘Geothermal Heat Pumps and Direct Use’ in its range of report offerings. The report covers details on the direct use of geothermal energy on agricultural, industrial, commercial and residential applications.

4 Aug 2011