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November 09, 2012

Ben-Gurion University develops side-illuminated ultra-efficient solar cell designs
Beer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Nov 09, 2012
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have developed a radically new design for a concentrator solar cell that, when irradiated from the side, generates solar conversion efficiencies which rival, and may eventually surpass, the most ultra-efficient photovoltaics. The new cell architecture developed at the David Ben-Gurion National Solar Research Center at BGU can exceed an ultra-efficient 40 percent conversion efficiency with intensities equal to 10,000 suns. "Typically a c ... read more

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Silicon Energy Powers Municipal Buildings in Lindstrom With energy savings projected to be in excess of $400,000 over the next 40 years, the City of Lindstrom, located northeast of the Twin Cities, commissioned threesolar photovoltaic (PV) systems on th ... more		EU probes subsidies for Chinese solar panel makers The European Commission opened a fresh probe into Chinese solar panel makers on Thursday, raising the heat in the latest tit-for-tat dispute between China and its Western trading partners. ... more		Church of the Resurrection Benefits from Solar Energy Solis Partners has announced that it recently installed a 125-kilowatt ground-mounted solar array for the Church of the Resurrection in the Burlington County township of Delran, N.J. This project ma ... more
				Tecta Solar Completes Solar Photovoltaic Installations at Palmer Technology Center Tecta Solar, a division of Tecta America Corp., recently completed the installation of 533 kWp of solar photovoltaics for the Palmer Technology Center in Three Rivers, Mass. The roof-mounted project ... more		The Solar Foundation Reports 13% Growth in U.S. Solar Jobs The Solar Foundation (TSF) has announced that its third annual National Solar Jobs Census found that the U.S. solar industry employs 119,016 Americans, a figure which represents the addition of 13,8 ... more

Woehner USA launches busbar mounted fuse holder for photovoltaic applications Woehner USA has announced the availability of their AMBUS EasyLiner BusBar mounted 10X38 Fuse Holder (AEL10x38/PV) for photovoltaic applications. The AEL10x38/PV is directly mounted onto a busbar an ... more		DNV unveils its SUNdy floating solar field concept Many countries are turning to solar technology and renewable energy because of a need for alternative energy sources and environmental concerns. To help meet these needs, DNV has developed SUN ... more		A new analysis could map the ancient history of Earth's surface Eagleview launches innovation center to expand AI-driven geospatial intelligence Geologists discover the first evidence of 4.5-billion-year-old "proto Earth"		GeoGenix Installs Solar PV System For Trans World Marketing GeoGenix has announced that it has completed the installation of a 465-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Trans World Marketing, at its headquarters in East Rutherford, N.J. T ... more
				Solar panels doubling as ship sails eyed Rigid solar panels that also act as sails for large cargo vessels could produce fuel savings while lowering emissions, Japanese researchers say. ... more		Pacific's Tokelau in world first solar switch The remote Pacific islands of Tokelau have become the first territory in the world to generate their electricity entirely from solar energy, in a project hailed as an environmental milestone. ... more

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China files solar WTO complaint China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against photovoltaic solar subsidies in the European Union. ... more		China files WTO complaint against EU over green energy: source China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against the European Union over renewable energy subsidies, a source close to the world trade body said Monday. ... more		SpaceX launches rockets from opposite coasts, ties mission total Quantum radio receiver uses laser light and atomic resonance to detect microwaves Atomic-6 Unveils Space Armor Tiles to Shield Spacecraft and Astronauts from High-Speed Debris		China probes EU solar imports China announced Thursday a trade investigation into European exports of solar-grade polysilicon, escalating a bitter trade row with the EU which has unveiled a similar probe into Chinese products. ... more
				Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to the expensive materials used in photovoltaic devices today. "Carbon has the potenti ... more		Scientists demonstrate high-efficiency quantum dot solar cells Research shows newly developed solar powered cells may soon outperform conventional photovoltaic technology. Scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated the fir ... more

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First solely-biofuel jet flight raises clean travel hopes

Off to the Future with a new Soccer Robot

Flying rescue robot can avoid obstacles

Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia

Scotland approves 85MW Highlands wind farm

China backs suit against Obama over wind farm deal

DNV KEMA awarded framework agreement for German wind project developer SoWiTec

Green cars ready to race in 2nd Atacama solar challenge

China auto firms in 'strategic alliance' to compete

Glow-in-the-dark roads will guide drivers

Next-generation antireflection coatings could improve solar photovoltaic cell efficiency
Photovoltaic cell efficiency may soon get a big boost, thanks to next-generation antireflection coatings crafted from nanomaterials capable of cutting down on the amount of light reflected away from ... more

Tokelau achieves renewable power
The tiny South Pacific nation of Tokelau has switched to renewable energy sourced primarily from solar power. ... more

Solar power said viable in snowy regions
While solar cells and snowy climate might not seem a good mix, U.S. and Canadian researchers said solar power is still a good investment even in snowy locales. ... more

Seven Worthington Schools to Receive Free Solar Power
Seven Worthington schools will receive free power from the sun thanks to a new partnership between the school district and a local nonprofit organization. Worthington Schools is working with Solar C ... more

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Qatar, UAE request $7.6 bn in missile defense: US

Turkey discusses Patriot deployment with NATO

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