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December 10, 2012

Flexible solar cells could be in clothing
University Park, Pa. (UPI) Dec 6, 2012
The day may come when the shirt on your back can charge your cellphone, say U.S. researchers who've helped developed flexible, foldable solar cells. Scientists at Penn State, who worked with international colleagues, said the silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities can be made to almost any length and paves the way for flexible, curved or twisted solar fabrics. The team worked to overcome the challenge of merging optical fibers with silicon-based integrated circuits foun ... read more

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German's solar ovens make sunbaked tortillas in Mexico Under a blazing sun in Mexico's central mountain range, a clutch of large dish-shaped solar panels suck up the light and beam the heat into a kitchen, cooking tortillas. ... more		British firm to build 'Africa's biggest solar plant' British renewable energy firm Blue Energy announced Tuesday that it will build a giant solar power plant in Ghana which it claimed will become the biggest in Africa. ... more		The Future Looks Bright: ONR, Marines Eye Solar Energy The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is looking to the sun for energy in an effort to help Marines do away with diesel-guzzling generators now used in combat outposts. The Renewable Sustainable Expedi ... more
				Emerging Markets Predicted to Bring Stability to Solar Industry Emerging markets are forecast to help bring stability to ailing solar industry, with up to 12 gigawatts (GW) of new photovoltaic (PV) capacity added in 2017 up from just 1.6 GW in 2012, according to ... more		Upsolar Modules Earn High Marks for Long-Term Performance Upsolar has announced its product portfolio demonstrated exceptional resistance to potential induced degradation (PID) according to specifications set forth by the International Electrotechnical Com ... more

The Installed Price of PV Systems in the U.S. Continues to Decline at a Rapid Pace The installed price of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the United States fell substantially in 2011 and through the first half of 2012, according to the latest edition of Tracking the Sun, ... more		Tiny algae shed light on photosynthesis as a dynamic property One of the first chemical reactions children learn is the recipe for photosynthesis, combining carbon dioxide, water and solar energy to produce organic compounds. Many of the world's most important ... more		Large fluctuations in sea level occurred throughout the last ice age Fatal bear attacks in Japan hit record number Indonesia growth push sparks fight on deforestation, rights		Aerospace Museum of California solar installation Motech Americas has announced the completion of a large solar PV project by Pacific Power Renewables that is now providing all the energy needs for the Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, C ... more
				Funneling the sun's energy The quest to harness a broader spectrum of sunlight's energy to produce electricity has taken a radically new turn, with the proposal of a "solar energy funnel" that takes advantage of materials und ... more		Renewable energy could power Australia Australia could be powered almost entirely by renewable energy in coming decades, says a new report. ... more

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Rice unveils super-efficient solar-energy technology Rice University scientists have unveiled a revolutionary new technology that uses nanoparticles to convert solar energy directly into steam. The new "solar steam" method from Rice's Laboratory for N ... more		New American Chemical Society video series shines a light on transparent solar cells The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched a new video series that highlights New American Chemical Society video series shines a light on transparent solar cells-making research from the soci ... more		Are there living microbes on Mars? Check the ice Unexpected discovery on Saturn's moon challenges our view on chemistry before life emerged Planet formation depends on when it happens: UNLV model shows why		Continuation of Arenales solar power plant project secured The Arenales solar power plant project can be continued. Yesterday, Solar Millennium AG's 26 per cent stake in the project company for the Spanish solar power plant was transferred to the new owner. ... more
				Major advance in using sunlight to produce steam without boiling water Scientists today are describing a revolutionary new way to use sunlight to produce steam and other vapors without heating an entire container of fluid to the boiling point. The advance, reported in ... more		PROINSO donates PV products for PV-diesel hybrid energy system The multinational company PROINSO has donated 10kWp solar modules and a 10kW hybrid inverter INGECON Hybrid donated by the company Ingeteam, for a PV-diesel hybrid energy system to be installed at t ... more

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	Silicon Energy Announces Next Gen Solar Photovoltaics Silicon Energy, an innovative manufacturer of world-class solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, headquartered in Marysville, Washington is announcing the release of its Next Generation Cascade Series PV ... more		Trina Solar offers certified Building Integrated PV solutions for residential and commercial roofs Trina Solar Limited (TSL) now offers Building-Integrated PV solutions (BIPV) for residential and commercial roofs. These solutions have obtained specific certifications from the CSTB (Centre Scienti ... more		Hawaii Tax Proposal Would Slam the Brakes on Solar Energy and Jobs Today, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced a drastic, potentially devastating cut to the Hawai`i's successful tax credit for solar energy. The proposal would reduce by approximately 50 percent the t ... more		Midwestern Solar Icon Moves into Solar Frederic Roofing has announced the launch of its new solar division with the installation of two solar projects for AJ Adhesives, a national industrial adhesives manufacturer and distributor that se ... more

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