Scientists developed a convenient, anodization based method to produce a gradient TiO2 nanotube biomaterial.
Solar car with motor materials from ThyssenKrupp
Soft magnetic steel is the core of a new generation of solar cars.
University of Ulster secures EPSRC funding for solar tech research
£700,000 grant will support research to drive down energy costs in an environmentally friendly way.
Researchers find optimal pattern for solar harvesting
Organic solar cells design could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power.
Thin, flexible solar panels from Stanford Engineering
Decal-like application process allows “peel-and-stick” solar panels to be applied to virtually any surface.
Wind, solar power paired with storage could be cost-effective way to power grid
Renewable energy could fully power a large electric grid 99.9 percent of the time by 2030 at costs comparable to today’s electricity expenses.
ONR considers solar energy for Marines
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) looks to the sun to help Marines do away with diesel-guzzling generators now used in combat outposts.
Solar Energy Conversion
By considering solar energy conversion from the chemist's point of view, this book provides an overview of the chemical aspects of the field from fundamentals to molecular harvesting systems and solar cells. [X, 274 Pages, Hardcover]Read More...
Towards Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Hydrogen Generation
Photosynthesis is considered the "Holy Grail" in the field of sustainable energy generation because it directly converts solar energy into storable fuel using nothing but water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have long tried to mimic the underlying natural...
Luminescent Solar Concentrators – The Search for Photovoltaic Windows
Luminescent solar concentrators might hold the key to turning everyday building components into energy-generating devices.