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Biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity
Scientists are turning the term "power plant" on its head. A team of researchers has developed a system that taps into photosynthetic processes to produce efficient and inexpensive energy.
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New tool determines value of solar photovoltaic power systems
Consistent appraisals of real estate outfitted with photovoltaic installations are a challenge for the nation's real estate industry, but a new tool addresses that issue.
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Engineer wants to 'sculpt' more powerful electric motors and generators
A researcher is developing several technologies that could improve the performance of electric motors and generators. And that could make a real difference in building sustainable energy systems.
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In solar cells, tweaking the tiniest of parts yields big jump in efficiency
By tweaking the smallest of parts, engineers are hoping to dramatically increase the amount of sunlight that solar cells convert into electricity.
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Researchers' refinement increases solar concentrator efficiency
Researchers have discovered that changing the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency, bringing its use closer to reality.
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Transparency limits on transparent conducting oxides identified
Computational materials researchers have used cutting-edge calculations to determine fundamental optical transparency limits in conducting oxide material tin oxide.
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Nano research could impact flexible electronic devices
A new discovery shows that the flexibility and durability of carbon nanotube films and coatings are intimately linked to their electronic properties and could impact flexible electronic devices such as solar cells and wearable sensors.
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Greenhouses and solar power: Crop testing with a special photovoltaic panel for greenhouses
A new photovoltaic module allows electricity to be generated without greenhouse crops being affected by over-shading.
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Keeping electronics cool: Findings on modified form of graphene could have impacts in managing heat dissipation
An engineering professor has made a breakthrough discovery with graphene, a material that could play a major role in keeping laptops and other electronic devices from overheating.
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Paint-on solar cells developed
Imagine if the next coat of paint you put on the outside of your home generates electricity from light -- electricity that can be used to power the appliances and equipment on the inside. Scientists have just created an inexpensive "solar paint" that uses semiconducting nanoparticles to produce energy.
