Imec, RENA and SoLayTec are presenting a novel atomic layer deposition (ALD) passivation technology for highly efficient i-PERC silicon solar cells at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC).
The University of Sydney has inked a four-year partnership agreement with Qantas for the development of a flight planning system, which will facilitate Qantas to get optimized route profile, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel usage.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Sep 2012
Smart Energy Capital, Obsidian Finance and BELECTRIC have reported that 50% of construction has been completed at the 5.7 MW ‘Outback Solar’ photovoltaic project, which is marked as the largest solar power facility in the Northwest
By G.P. Thomas
24 Sep 2012
Imec and Solvay have developed an organic photovoltaic module touted to have a world-record efficiency of 5.5%. The companies have collaborated to develop an inverted bulk heterojunction architecture, which they used along with Polyera’s ActivInk semiconductor to achieve the record certified efficiency.
A study carried by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in conjunction with the Catalan Institute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution (IPHES) indicates that recycling was practiced by humans as early as 13,000 years ago.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Sep 2012
Plastic nanoparticles in oceans seem to have a damaging effect on sea life. Called as ‘plastic soup,’ this occurs when plastic debris entering the sea decomposes. Plastic nanoparticles also enter from washed clothes and from cosmetics.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Sep 2012
Rare earth metals (REM) used in energy-conservation efforts is expected to become scarce by 2015. Dysprosium and neodymium, which are REMs, are considered as “key enablers” of green technologies. Scientists in Norway are attempting to extract REMs from scrap.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Sep 2012
Southern Energy Management’s ecoHOME program has won Triangle Business Journal’s (TBJ) 2012 Clean & Green "Entrepreneurial Effort/Innovation Idea of the Year" award.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Sep 2012
In an effort to boost recycling of plastics, the Scottish government is offering loans to recyclers. A £2.5m loan scheme has been set up by the government. The Scottish Enterprise and Zero Waste Scotland are to administer the loan scheme.
By Nick Gilbert
18 Sep 2012
Dr. Tim Devarenne, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research biochemist and project’s collaborator, stated that National Science Foundation has provided a $2 M grant to the expertise team to expedite the process.
By G.P. Thomas
18 Sep 2012
Renewable Energy Group has recently applauded the EPA report on the predicted increase of the 2013 Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) renewable volume to 1.28 BG.
By Nick Gilbert
18 Sep 2012
The use of cleaner fuel while berthing in the waters of Hong Kong will make ocean-going vessels (OGVs) entitled to a 50% reduction in port facility and light dues. The initiative focusing on the eligibility of OGVs is effective from September 26, 2012. This is a three-year incentive program.
By G.P. Thomas
18 Sep 2012
Ascent Solar Technologies, a provider of advanced flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, has reported the retail debut of its EnerPlex solar assisted battery case for use in iPhone 4 and 4S through its distributor, CommXPERTS. The EnerPlex will be available in the US and in all the regions of North America.
A new study has found that in order to encourage eco-friendly behavior consumers need to be carefully nudged along. They may not be inclined to do so if they were told to follow a certain practice. Encouraging voluntary commitment may induce them to change their behavior.
By Nick Gilbert
13 Sep 2012
A new study raises the question whether worship of nature is detrimental to the environment. The research conducted by Robin Canniford of the University of Melbourne and Avi Shankar of the University of Bath has been published in the Journal of Consumer Research.
By G.P. Thomas
13 Sep 2012