Wednesday 30 March 2016
China plans to meet 2020 emissions goal by tripling solar power capacity READ MORE
China plans to meet 2020 emissions goal by tripling solar power capacity: China unrolled a plan this week to add new solar power installations each year for the next five years, more than tripling the nation's capacity by 2020.
Green-roofed Villa K offers amazing valley views with a minimal environment footprint READ MORE
Green-roofed Villa K offers amazing valley views with a minimal environment footprint: Richard Murphy of Richard Murphy Architects played both client and architect for his self-designed Murphy House on Hart Street in the New Town of Edinburgh.
New method could unleash solar power potential
New method could unleash solar power potential: New measurement and data analysis techniques could provide insight into performance-robbing flaws in crystalline structures, ultimately improving the performance of solar cells.
Wednesday 23 March 2016
Solar-thermal flat-panels that generate electric power: Researchers see broad residential and industrial applications READ MORE
Solar-thermal flat-panels that generate electric power: Researchers see broad residential and industrial applications: By using a nanostructured material with improved thermoelectric properties inside a vacuum-sealed flat panel, researchers report adding the capacity to generate electricity to solar-thermal energy technology.
Decorative and flexible solar panels become part of interior design and the appearance of objects READ MORE
Decorative and flexible solar panels become part of interior design and the appearance of objects: Scientists have developed and utilized a mass production method based on printing technologies allowing the manufacturing of decorative, organic solar panels. Design freedom improves the range of applications of the panels on the surfaces of interior and exterior building spaces. Researchers are also studying the feasibility of printing technology in the mass production of solar panels made from inorganic perovskite materials. The new mass production method enables to create interior design elements from organic solar panels (OPV, organic photovoltaics) harvesting energy from interior lighting or sunlight for various small devices and sensors that gather information from the environment. The panels can, for example, be placed on windows and walls and on machines, devices and advertisement billboards.
Solar cells that can face almost any direction and keep themselves clean READ MORE
Solar cells that can face almost any direction and keep themselves clean: In recent years, a complicated discussion over which direction solar cells should face -- south or west -- has likely left customers uncertain about the best way to orient their panels. Now researchers are attempting to resolve this issue by developing solar cells that can harvest light from almost any angle, and the panels self-clean to boot.
Solar fuels: A refined protective layer for the 'artificial leaf'
Solar fuels: A refined protective layer for the 'artificial leaf': Researchers have developed a process for providing sensitive semiconductors for solar water splitting ('artificial leaves') with an organic, transparent protective layer. The extremely thin protective layer made of carbon chains is stable, conductive, and covered with catalyzing nanoparticles of metal oxides. These accelerate the splitting of water when irradiated by light.
Sunday 20 March 2016
Advances in Solar Cell Manufacturing
Another area that has made solar PV technologies cost prohibitive compared to traditional fuel sources is the manufacturing process. Scientists are also focused on ways to improve the efficiency of how solar components are manufactured.
Magnesium Chloride. While over ninety percent of solar panels on the market today are comprised of silicon semiconductors, the key ingredient to converting sunlight into electricity, many believe the next generation of solar panels will be made of a thin film technology that uses narrow coatings of cadmium telluride in solar cells - this technology promises to be a much cheaper and more efficient way to engage the photovoltaic process. One major obstacle for cadmium telluride thin film cells is that they become highly unstable during the manufacturing process, which currently uses cadmium chloride. Researchers have devised a new, safe and seemingly low cost way to overcome this hurdle by using a material called magnesium chloride in replace of cadmium chloride. Magnesium chloride is recovered from seawater, an abundant resource, which makes the resource very low cost, as well as non-toxic. Replacing the manufacturing process with this material promises to increase the efficiency of these solar cells from two percent to up to fifteen percent.
New Solar Applications
When most people think of solar PV systems they think of them atop roofs or mounted for industrial scale use. But researchers are exploring a number of unconventional solar applications that could promise to transform the industry.
Solar Roadways. Scientists are exploring ways to actually line highways and roads with solar panels that would then be used to deploy large amounts of electricity to the grid. This would help overcome a major barrier to industrial scale solar, which opponents say threatens to take up too much land. Solar roadways have already popped up in the Netherlands.
Floating Solar. Another way to address land use concerns associated with wide scale solar is to erect solar plants on the water, since over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. Some researchers, including a French firm called Ciel et Terre, are experimenting with this technology. The company has projects set up in France, Japan, and England and other parts of the world are also piloting projects including a project in India and California in the U.S.
Space Based Solar. Scientists are resurrecting a technology that was first tested over forty years ago in which space-based satellites capture sunlight and convert it into microwave energy that is then beamed back to earth. This type of technology promises to capture significant more amount of sunlight (nearly ninety percent) since satellites can be positioned to optimize light capture round the clock. India, China and Japan are investing heavily in these technologies right now
Another area that has made solar PV technologies cost prohibitive compared to traditional fuel sources is the manufacturing process. Scientists are also focused on ways to improve the efficiency of how solar components are manufactured.
Magnesium Chloride. While over ninety percent of solar panels on the market today are comprised of silicon semiconductors, the key ingredient to converting sunlight into electricity, many believe the next generation of solar panels will be made of a thin film technology that uses narrow coatings of cadmium telluride in solar cells - this technology promises to be a much cheaper and more efficient way to engage the photovoltaic process. One major obstacle for cadmium telluride thin film cells is that they become highly unstable during the manufacturing process, which currently uses cadmium chloride. Researchers have devised a new, safe and seemingly low cost way to overcome this hurdle by using a material called magnesium chloride in replace of cadmium chloride. Magnesium chloride is recovered from seawater, an abundant resource, which makes the resource very low cost, as well as non-toxic. Replacing the manufacturing process with this material promises to increase the efficiency of these solar cells from two percent to up to fifteen percent.
New Solar Applications
When most people think of solar PV systems they think of them atop roofs or mounted for industrial scale use. But researchers are exploring a number of unconventional solar applications that could promise to transform the industry.
Solar Roadways. Scientists are exploring ways to actually line highways and roads with solar panels that would then be used to deploy large amounts of electricity to the grid. This would help overcome a major barrier to industrial scale solar, which opponents say threatens to take up too much land. Solar roadways have already popped up in the Netherlands.
Floating Solar. Another way to address land use concerns associated with wide scale solar is to erect solar plants on the water, since over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. Some researchers, including a French firm called Ciel et Terre, are experimenting with this technology. The company has projects set up in France, Japan, and England and other parts of the world are also piloting projects including a project in India and California in the U.S.
Space Based Solar. Scientists are resurrecting a technology that was first tested over forty years ago in which space-based satellites capture sunlight and convert it into microwave energy that is then beamed back to earth. This type of technology promises to capture significant more amount of sunlight (nearly ninety percent) since satellites can be positioned to optimize light capture round the clock. India, China and Japan are investing heavily in these technologies right now
Friday 18 March 2016
Solar Water Pumping / Irrigation - Energy MattersREAD MORE....
Solar Water Pumping / Irrigation - Energy Matters: Solar powered bore water pumps are widely used on farms and outback stations in Australia to supply water to livestock and general irrigation. Learn more about solar water bore pumps and view our wide range of pumping solutions
Thursday 17 March 2016
Off grid solar power components - Energy Matters READ MORE...
Off grid solar power components - Energy Matters: We supply a full range of solar power equipment for off grid use - the best brands at the very best prices.
Case Studies - Home Solar power - Energy Matters READ MORE
Case Studies - Home Solar power - Energy Matters: Video and case studies of some of what our many thousands of customers have to say about their solar power experience and Energy Matters. Electricity bills causing you heartache? Like these Australians, reduce or even wipe out your power bill by joining the rooftop solar revolution – get an instant online solar quote!
Solar Home Battery Energy Storage - Energy Matters READ MORE.....
Solar Home Battery Energy Storage - Energy Matters: The second residential solar revolution is happening - home battery energy storage. Solar + storage will be a common sight on Australian homes soon.
How Grid Connect Solar Power Works - Energy Matters READ MORE
How Grid Connect Solar Power Works - Energy Matters: Thinking solar power for your home? Think grid connect - a system that gives you the best of both worlds. Reliable, economical electricity - here's how solar power works
Solar Water Pumping / Irrigation - Energy Matters READ MORE
Solar Water Pumping / Irrigation - Energy Matters: Solar powered bore water pumps are widely used on farms and outback stations in Australia to supply water to livestock and general irrigation. Learn more about solar water bore pumps and view our wide range of pumping solutions
Wednesday 16 March 2016
Chemists devise technology that could transform solar energy storage READ MORE .....
Chemists devise technology that could transform solar energy storage: Chemists have developed a major improvement to capture and retain energy from sunlight, where the stored energy can last dramatically longer than current solar technology allows -- up to several weeks, instead of the microseconds found in today's rooftop solar panels.
Record-breaking solar flight reaches Hawaii after 5 nights and days airborne without fuel: Unlimited endurance is now proven thanks to clean technology READ MORE
Record-breaking solar flight reaches Hawaii after 5 nights and days airborne without fuel: Unlimited endurance is now proven thanks to clean technology: The longest and most difficult leg of the Round the World Solar Flight attempted since last March by Swiss explorers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg ended successfully in Hawaii. At the controls of Solar Impulse 2, pilot André Borschberg landed safely in Hawaii after flying 117 hours and 52 minutes over the Pacific Ocean from Japan powered only by the sun.
Heating with the sun: Solar active houses put to the test READ MORE
Heating with the sun: Solar active houses put to the test: Solar-Active-Houses heat themselves using heat collectors and water tanks. However, no one had conducted an objective assessment of how efficiently they do so. Now researchers have put some of these solar houses to the test, and have identified where there was room for improvement and laid the scientific groundwork for this housing concept.
Monday 14 March 2016
New storage cell for solar energy storage, nighttime conversion: Environmental impact
New storage cell for solar energy storage, nighttime conversion: Environmental impact READ MORE: A materials science and engineering team has developed a new energy cell that can store large-scale solar energy even when it's dark.
Sunday 13 March 2016
Solar water-splitting technology developed: Process uses light-harvesting nanoparticles, captures energy from 'hot electrons'
Solar water-splitting technology developed: Process uses light-harvesting nanoparticles, captures energy from 'hot electrons': Researchers have demonstrated an efficient new way to capture the energy from sunlight and convert it into clean, renewable energy by splitting water molecules. The technology uses sunlight-harvesting gold nanoparticles.
Green storage for green energy: Rechargeable battery to power a home from rooftop solar panels READ MORE
Green storage for green energy: Rechargeable battery to power a home from rooftop solar panels: Researchers have demonstrated a safe and affordable battery capable of storing energy from intermittent sources -- like rooftop solar panels -- that is suitable for the home.
Cooling the air with sunlight READ MORE
Cooling the air with sunlight: A firm has developed an evaporative cooler that has an integrated photovoltaic system isolated from the electrical network, which enables to refresh an area of ??approximately 200 square meters.
Friday 11 March 2016
The 5 best solar chargers for every kind of traveler READ MORE........
The 5 best solar chargers for every kind of traveler: From super-lightweight solar chargers for light packers to heavy duty chargers for extreme adventure lovers, here are our picks of the 5 best solar chargers for travel.
Solar energy rolls out like a carpet with groundbreaking Roll-Array photovoltaics READ MORE
Solar energy rolls out like a carpet with groundbreaking Roll-Array photovoltaics: The Roll-Array is a flexible and easy-to-transport solar panel that rolls out like a carpet.
Wednesday 9 March 2016
Solar vehicle charging at home READ MORE
Solar vehicle charging at home: Owners of home photovoltaic systems will soon be able to make their households even more sustainable, because PV power is also suitable for charging personal electronic vehicles. A home energy management system recently created incorporates electric vehicles into the household energy network and creates charging itineraries.
New method for converting solar energy into electrical power using photo-bioelectrochemical cells READ MORE
New method for converting solar energy into electrical power using photo-bioelectrochemical cells: A new paradigm for the development of photo-bioelectrochemical cells has been developed.
Simplifying solar cells with a new mix of materials: Research team creates a high-efficiency device in seven steps READ MORE
Simplifying solar cells with a new mix of materials: Research team creates a high-efficiency device in seven steps: An international research team has simplified the steps to create highly efficient silicon solar cells by applying a new mix of materials to a standard design. Arrays of solar cells are used in solar panels to convert sunlight to electricity.
Thin film solar cells: New world record for solar cell efficiency READ MORE
Thin film solar cells: New world record for solar cell efficiency: In a remarkable feat, scientists have developed thin film solar cells on flexible polymer foils with a new record efficiency of 20.4% for converting sunlight into electricity. The cells are based on CIGS semiconducting material (copper indium gallium (di)selenide) known for its potential to provide cost-effective solar electricity. The technology is currently awaiting scale-up for industrial applications.
Claims for solar cell efficiency put to the test READ MORE
Claims for solar cell efficiency put to the test: The sheet of paper taped to the door of Keith Emery's office tells the story. On the paper is a simple fever chart showing the improvements made in increasing the efficiency of two dozen types of solar cells. Some of the lines marking record efficiencies date to the mid-1970s. Others start much more recently, with the advent of newer technologies.
Storing solar energy underground for a cloudy day: US electrical grid can't affordably store enough standby electricity to keep the system stable, says researcher READ MORE
Storing solar energy underground for a cloudy day: US electrical grid can't affordably store enough standby electricity to keep the system stable, says researcher: A common criticism of a total transition to wind, water and solar power is that the US electrical grid can't affordably store enough standby electricity to keep the system stable. Now a researcher proposes an underground solution to that problem.
Tuesday 8 March 2016
Researchers make key improvement in solar cell technology: Low-cost alternative boosts maximum voltage
Researchers make key improvement in solar cell technology: Low-cost alternative boosts maximum voltage: Researchers have reached a critical milestone in solar cell fabrication, helping pave the way for solar energy to directly compete with electricity generated by conventional energy sources.
Technological breakthrough for cheaper lighting, flexible solar cells
Technological breakthrough for cheaper lighting, flexible solar cells: In more than three years of work, European scientists have finally made future lighting technology ready to market. They developed flexible lighting foils that can be produced roll-to-roll – much like newspapers are printed. These devices pave the path towards cheaper solar cells and LED lighting panels.
Inflatable, portable PhotonGrill cooks your food with nothing but the sun
Inflatable, portable PhotonGrill cooks your food with nothing but the sun: PhotonGrill is an inflatable 100% solar-powered grill that lets you ditch charcoal for greener cooking.
Solar power is taking over, Mr William Butler writes about solar energy , I am pro solar/renewable energy. I do hope our US/NC government leaders will heed to the advice of countries such as Germany and keep investing in this technology. We need a universal energy policy to start with, so potential investors will have confidence in the system and spend their money. I feel the positive energy in this arena and I plan to invest in solar and other renew-ables to secure my future. Think Green. Think Renewable. It is your future!
Monday 7 March 2016
Tuesday 1 March 2016
The Race Is On For New Solar Power Technology
The world demands new solar power technology in order to slow the effects of deadly global warming. Not only are activists, the common people and scientists calling for it, so are investors and technology companies. New solar power technology is coming into our lives all of the time in bits and pieces, which all add up to help put us on the path to renewable energy sources.
A Brief Look At The Past
The human race grows, matures and changes priorities. When the priorities change, that's where the money, resources and idea makers go. Perhaps first these were fire makers. Then they were boat-builders and sailors, farmers and herders. In the Industrial Revolution, the priorities went to bringing mass manufacturing to the masses. In the last twenty years, the home computer industry has been the primary focus of the world's financial and scientific attention. In fact, with the help of computers, we might never have known about global warming until it was way too late.
PC Parallels
There are many things about the solar power industry that are paralleling the personal computer industry. The first computers filled entire office buildings and did little more than crunch numbers. But now you can get a tiny cell phone with a screen just a tad bigger than a gnat's behind which can pretty much run every aspect of your entire life. What made computers smaller yet more powerful? Silicon chips.
The new solar power technology is also using silicon for solar power panels. The cells in the panels are usually crystalline silicon cells. They are gradually getting smaller and rapidly becoming cheaper. There are also new ways to store these solar power panels. Tiny rows of solar power cells can run a retail store's calculator for an entire work day. Solar power cells can be laid onto a rollable mat and rolled out only when you need it, then rolled up and stored away for when you don't.
Both of these devices are not science fiction. They are commonly in use today. New solar power technology is being integrated into our lives and homes to keep us from total future shock. With each use of the new solar power technology, we are that much closer to keeping this planet from going belly up. As more and more consumers demand renewable energy, there should be dizzying advances in the new solar power technology as there has been for personal computers.@ EZEIGBO - BLOSPOT
The world demands new solar power technology in order to slow the effects of deadly global warming. Not only are activists, the common people and scientists calling for it, so are investors and technology companies. New solar power technology is coming into our lives all of the time in bits and pieces, which all add up to help put us on the path to renewable energy sources.
A Brief Look At The Past
The human race grows, matures and changes priorities. When the priorities change, that's where the money, resources and idea makers go. Perhaps first these were fire makers. Then they were boat-builders and sailors, farmers and herders. In the Industrial Revolution, the priorities went to bringing mass manufacturing to the masses. In the last twenty years, the home computer industry has been the primary focus of the world's financial and scientific attention. In fact, with the help of computers, we might never have known about global warming until it was way too late.
PC Parallels
There are many things about the solar power industry that are paralleling the personal computer industry. The first computers filled entire office buildings and did little more than crunch numbers. But now you can get a tiny cell phone with a screen just a tad bigger than a gnat's behind which can pretty much run every aspect of your entire life. What made computers smaller yet more powerful? Silicon chips.
The new solar power technology is also using silicon for solar power panels. The cells in the panels are usually crystalline silicon cells. They are gradually getting smaller and rapidly becoming cheaper. There are also new ways to store these solar power panels. Tiny rows of solar power cells can run a retail store's calculator for an entire work day. Solar power cells can be laid onto a rollable mat and rolled out only when you need it, then rolled up and stored away for when you don't.
Both of these devices are not science fiction. They are commonly in use today. New solar power technology is being integrated into our lives and homes to keep us from total future shock. With each use of the new solar power technology, we are that much closer to keeping this planet from going belly up. As more and more consumers demand renewable energy, there should be dizzying advances in the new solar power technology as there has been for personal computers.@ EZEIGBO - BLOSPOT
FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES of 2020 ??? Incredible, 2020 is only six years away and yet it’s a nice round number to use as a milestone from which to judge the progress of technology in the 21st Century. Shift 2020 is a new book that has compiled predictions about life in 2020 from a wide range of thinkers and doers in the technology sector. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the book is available digitally in a Kindle edition and iBooks-compatible version, and in paperback and hardcover versions if you’re an aficionado of physical media. Here, we’ve picked out twenty excerpts from the book that we thought were worth sharing. We don’t necessarily agree with them all but they certainly capture the current spirit of optimism amongst technologists that arguably hasn’t been matched since Mars colonies and flying cars seemed close to reality in the 1950s and 60s.
Top 5 New Inventions and Technologies you have ever seen before. In This Video you can see Cool Gadgets 1. " Bedjit " - Ultra-Rapid Cooling Heating & Climate Control System just for your Bed . Its the Powerful cooling, heating & Climate Control for your bed. 2. 3D Scanner " BEVEL " - Portal 3D photography now into your hands it can also take videos. Make your Photo really 3D forget 2D move to 3D your 3D portal device. 3. " BlueSmart " - The first Carrier ( Suitcase ) that connects to your smart phone. Its features - Digital lock, proximity sensors , location tracking, trick tracking information, built in battery to charge phone 6 times. 4. " Opal Nugget Ice " - Ice Maker , make ice fast with texture ,test and chilled any time. 5. " Skully "- Helmet for your digital age , Transparent heads up display, Ultra wide rear-view camera, electro chromic visor
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