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IMEC and Plextronics to Team and Develop High Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research institute and Plextronics, Inc., an international technology company specializing in printed solar, lighting and other organic electronics, signed an agreement to collaborate on state-of-the-art materials and inks for organic solar cells

1 Sep 2008

Quantumatica and Bandera Use Nanotechnology to Develop New Materials for Extruded Plastic Photovoltaic Panels

Quantumatica and Bandera in a joint effort to develop new materials suitable for the creation of plastic photovoltaic solar panel via extrusion technology

31 Aug 2008

Sea Level Now Expected to Rise Faster Than Previously Predicted

If the lessons being learned by scientists about the demise of the last great North American ice sheet are correct, estimates of global sea level rise from a melting Greenland ice sheet may be seriously underestimated

31 Aug 2008

Center's Key Goals is to Enhance U.S. Economic Competitiveness in Solar-Based Energy

With the assistance of a five-year $20 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Chemical Bonding Center (CBC) project, called "Powering the Planet," will increase the number of its collaborators to fulfill its goal of efficiently and economically converting solar energy and water into hydrogen and oxygen fuels.

28 Aug 2008

Another Record Low Tipped For Arctic Ice

Following last summer's record minimum ice cover in the Arctic, current observations from ESA's Envisat satellite suggest that the extent of polar sea-ice may again shrink to a level very close to that of last year

28 Aug 2008

Most Energy Efficient Dryer Developed Thanks to Hybrid Vehicle Technology

A total drying solution for the manufacturing industry which will make significant energy savings is being developed by a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Hertfordshire and Secomak

28 Aug 2008

Certain Explosives May Soon Get Greener and More Precise

Certain explosives may soon get a little greener and a little more precise. LLNL researchers added unique green solvents (ionic liquids) to an explosive and improved the crystal quality and chemical purity of the material

28 Aug 2008

Ceramic Material Speeds Up Microwaving and May Lead to Faster Organic Waste Remediation

Quicker microwave meals that use less energy may soon be possible with new ceramic microwave dishes and, according to the material scientists responsible, this same material could help with organic waste remediation

28 Aug 2008

Climate Change also Happening on Mars Says Antarctic Research

Researchers examining images of gullies on the flanks of craters on Mars say they formed as recently as a few hundred thousand years ago and in sites once occupied by glaciers. The features are eerily reminiscent of gullies formed in Antarctica's mars-like McMurdo Dry Valleys

28 Aug 2008

Illinois DOT Truck Technology Project Reduces Emissions, Boosts Industry Efficiency

The Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) adoption of PrePass truck technology almost ten years ago has reduced greenhouse gas and related emissions by more than 17,000 metric tons

28 Aug 2008

Hydrogen Hybrid Technology Trials for Car and Truck Market

Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies and Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company are pleased to announce that, in response to unprecedented demand and in line with its marketing plan, initial field trials have been successfully completed on a Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI) system specifically for the Car and Light Truck aftermarket

28 Aug 2008

Solar Power System Manufacturer Offers Turnkey Electricity Solution

Project Financing Partnership to Fuel Growth in Deployment of Leading Solar Power Generation Products

28 Aug 2008

Solar Hot Water Pioneer, Heliodyne Revamps Itself

Heliodyne, the longest-established U.S. solar thermal manufacturer, announced today its new corporate image along with a newly developed line of products. To help with the introduction of its new product line, the company has implemented an all new Sales & Marketing program. “With demand in solar energy at an all time high, it was the right time for us to reinvigorate the market with a unique and innovative product line,” said Ole Pilgaard, President of Heliodyne

28 Aug 2008

Solar Electricity Gets Easier to Own With New Loan Program

A new loan program will enable more APS customers to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives available for adding personal renewable energy systems

28 Aug 2008