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October 26, 2009

Plastic Sheets Convert Light into Energy

The Army is bringing to the battlefield flexible plastic sheeting that converts light into energy.

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October 20, 2009

Solar Shingles Could Power Tomorrow's Homes

Tired of your roof just soaking up rays and not pulling its load? You're not alone.

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September 9, 2009

18% Efficiency achieved with Silicon Ink Solar Cell

Innovalight Inc. said this week that it has demonstrated a record 18% conversion efficiency with silicon-ink processed solar cells

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Powerful Ideas: Spray-On Solar Cells

Solar cells soon could be painted onto the sides of buildings or rooftops with nanoparticle inks, according to one chemical engineer.

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February 1, 2009

Floating 'Energy Islands' Could Power the Future

The ocean harbors abundant energy in the form of wind, waves and sun. All of these could be sampled on something called an Energy Island: a floating rig that drills for renewables instead of petroleum.

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October 1, 2008

Half of Global Electricity To Come From Renewables IEA Says

Nearly 50% of global electricity supplies must come from renewable energy sources in order to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2050.

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July 3, 2008

Car makers discover solar power as additional energy source

Car makers, particularly in Europe, are discovering solar power as an effective additional energy source at the same time lowering fuel consumption and the emission of pollutants.

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