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09/11/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers develop new thermoelectric device that uses nighttime temperature to generate electricity
A recent study has developed a novel device that harnesses temperature differences at night to generate electricity. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and Stanford University teamed up to make an electricity generator that works during the cold, dark night. They came up with a thermoelectric device that was able to power an LED, operating without […]
07/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study: New “self-assembling” nanomaterials can soon be used to develop efficient, affordable solar power
New York-based researchers developed self-assembling nanomaterials for solar technology applications. Photovoltaic cells made from these materials reached up to 44 percent higher levels of efficiency. Furthermore, the cells generated more usable solar charges. Sunlight is an abundant source of clean energy. Industries are switching from traditional, highly polluting fossil fuel energy sources to solar power that emits zero […]
05/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop anti-reflection coatings that make transparent plastics “virtually invisible”
A Pennsylvania-based research team came up with an improved anti-reflection coating that reduces glare. When applied to transparent plastics, the layer made the plastic material invisible to the naked eye. The researchers were working on small and extremely efficient solar cells that gathered focused light from plastic lenses. They required an anti-reflection coating that could reduce the amount of light […]
05/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
REALLY clean energy: Solar cells are now made from lead-free materials
Solar cells will soon become even cleaner and safer for humans without sacrificing cost and efficiency. The new perovskovite materials developed by Korean researchers do not have a single molecule of dangerous lead in them, making them safe for commercial use. Perovskovites are a class of materials with a crystalline structure similar to natural perovskite. They are […]
12/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
“Solar flow battery” soaks up sunlight and stores it as energy for on-demand use
A joint effort between American and Saudi Arabian researchers produced a gadget that combines the functions of a battery and a solar cell. They reported that their “solar flow battery” can absorb sunlight, convert it into chemical energy, and hold the energy until there is need for it. The Science Daily article explained that the […]
11/07/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Singaporean engineers build a quadcopter drone that runs entirely on sunlight
There is something missing on the newest aerial drone presented by Singaporean researchers. The small electric aircraft does not bother with a battery or other form of energy storage systems. Instead, it gets all of its power from the sun. Designed by National University of Singapore (NUS) students, the prototype quadcopter takes up as much […]
09/21/2018
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By Cassie B.
Next-gen solar cells use bacteria that convert light into energy
Solar power has a lot of benefits, but one big downside is the fact that places where it’s overcast more often than not can’t make the most of this clean power source. All that could be set to change, however, as scientists in often-cloudy British Columbia have found a way to use E. coli bacteria […]
08/12/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
“Magic” alloy will allow solar cells to capture near-infrared light
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has taken the next step in solar energy technology. Specifically, they’ve developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture near-infrared light. In addition to being easier and cheaper to manufacture, ScienceDaily.com reported that the semiconductor alloy is also compatible with the semiconductors utilized in concentrator photovoltaics. […]
07/12/2018
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By David Williams
Polymer solar cells can’t compete with silicon but they will serve a different function
As the solar industry keeps growing bigger, the search for more efficient and more cost-effective solar panel construction materials goes on as well. There are a number of known alternatives available on the market, but none of them can quite come close to the standard material of choice – silicon. Still, there is a case […]
04/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists have developed new semiconductors that are more environmentally friendly
Concerned with the prevalence of useful but toxic perovskites in photovoltaic cells, a group of Iowa-based researchers devised alternative materials. They reported creating cheaper and eco-friendly semiconductors with similar performance, according to a ScienceDaily article. Perovskites are light-gathering materials used as semiconductors in solar panels. While highly efficient – called “wonder materials” by the solar […]
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