Generating power in molecular circuits
22 April, 2010Material scientists at the Nano/Bio Interface Centre of the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated the transduction of optical radiation to electrical current in a molecular circuit.
Solar power all through the night
31 March, 2010‘Baseload’ solar power, once a distant dream, is now claimed to be a reality. While solar electricity was once limited to when the sun was shining, solar thermal energy can now operate 24 hours a day, even at night, with an ingenious and cheap storage method using molten salt.
Bright outlook for flexible solar cells
15 March, 2010Monash University researchers are at the forefront of efforts to develop a new generation of solar cells that are lighter, cheaper and able to be embedded in future roofing materials.
Solar panel output trials
28 October, 2009National Semiconductor and SunEdison, a solar energy services provider, have begun field trials to optimise the energy output of solar arrays.
Single cell creature is solar cell future
31 July, 2009Ancient microscopic organisms are the tools of the future for the advancement of material science in areas such as solar cell technology.
Solar panels
28 July, 2009The Powertech solar panel range from Soanar EcoTech features monocrystalline cells; a wide range of sizes; high transmissivity low iron 3 mm toughened glass; EVA laminate construction; light anodised aluminium frame; and is manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Photovoltaics under scrutiny
02 June, 2009Cytec Industries and IMEC are working together to develop a commercially viable technology for organic photovoltaic devices with enhanced stability and extended lifetime.
Solar compliance
01 June, 2009 byNational Semiconductor has received product safety, emissions and environmental compliance certifications for its SolarMagic power optimisers.
Shaded solar cells recover power
28 May, 2009Test results reveal that a technology from National Semiconductor can recoup up to 57% of the power lost due to temporary or partial shading of photovoltaic solar panels.
Solar research powers up
01 April, 2009Supplier for the solar power industry, Germany’s Roth & Rau AG will set up a silicon solar cell production line at the University of NSW. It will be the first solar research and development facility of its kind in Australia.
Window collects light and illuminates room
10 October, 2008Imagine windows that not only provide a clear view and illuminate rooms, but also efficiently help power the building. MIT engineers report a new approach to harnessing the sun's energy that could allow just that.
