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Tag: renewable energyA Sticker Makes Solar Panels Work Better A startup's polymer sticker increases power output by 10 percent, and can be applied to panels that are already installed. Startups say reduced mandates for oil companies make it difficult to finance biorefineries. Nanopillars that Trap More Light The new design could lead to cheaper solar cells. Europe's Renewables Unfazed by Recession The financial crisis in Europe is unlikely to derail Brussels' clean power vision. Solar Plane Lasts All Night Long Nighttime flight is an important milestone--but solar power is unlikely to transform aviation. A Guide to Recent Battery Advances Battery breakthroughs could lower costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage--but commercializing these new technologies will be challenging. Using Ice to Cool Down the Grid Utilities are installing devices that make ice at night to replace air-conditioning during times of peak power demand. "Light Pipes" Boost Organic Solar Efficiency A layer of optical fiber bristles doubles the performance of organic solar cells in tests. Recovery Act Has Bolstered Clean Energy The DOE accounts for its spending of stimulus funding. Wind Turbines Shed Their Gears Both Siemens and GE bet on direct-drive generators. One researcher shows how your house's power could be shut down remotely, but the threat is only theoretical--for now. Black Silicon Makes Solar Cells Cheaper A one-step process creates a highly antireflective layer for photovoltaics. From Biomass to Chemicals in One Step A startup's catalytic process converts biomass directly into components of gasoline. Wave Energy Scales Up Off Scotland Ten wave and tidal projects will generate 1.2 gigawatts of power. Giving Plastic Solar Cells an Energy Boost Plastic cells are lighter than silicon ones, but they're not as efficient--one company aims to fix that. |
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