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January 14, 2014

Scientists use light-bending of gemstones for better solar cells
West Lafayette, Ind. (UPI) Jan 13, 2013
Properties found in gemstones to reflect, diffract and bend incoming light could up solar cell efficiency and bring low-cost solar energy, U.S. scientists say. Researchers at Purdue University report using synthetic crystals with a structure called an "inverse opal" to make use of and enhance properties found in the gemstones. The 3-D "photonic crystals" can absorb more sunlight than conventional thin-film cells, they said. "Usually, in thin-film silicon solar cells much of the su ... read more

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Solar Biz Helps Floating Doctors Bring Electricity to Indigenous Community Solar Biz is pleased to announce involvement with the Floating Doctors in bringing electricity to the indigenous community of Valle Escondido on Isla Cristobal, Panama. Floating Doctors, a non-profi ... more		China Sunergy Achieves Major Milestone of International Development China Sunergy has announced that it has completed the sale of a solar farm project to Lightsource Renewable Energy , which is a UK's leading solar energy generator. The Project, located in the south ... more		Half-billion-year-old parasite still threatens shellfish China increases lead in global remote sensing research as US share slips Robots gain guarded acceptance in elderly care if safety and trust align		Canadian Solar Completes the Sale of Mississippi Mills Solar Power Plant to TransCanada Canadian Solar has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has completed the sale of Mississippi Mills, a 10 megawatt AC solar power plant valued at over C$61.0 mi ... more
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				Canadian Solar Connects its Tumushuke 30MW Solar Power Plant to the China State Grid Canadian Solar has announced the successful completion and grid connection of a 30 MW ground mounted solar power project in Tumushuke City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Western China. This p ... more		ReneSola Signs MoI to Sell Three Utility-Scale Projects in China ReneSola has announced it signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) to sell three utility-scale projects in Western China, with a total capacity of 60MW, to Jiangsu Akcome Solar Science and Technology on ... more

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China's new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet

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Senate Republicans defeat bill requiring Congress to approve attacking Venezuela

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SolarCity To Provide Solar-Powered Lighting to Schools Without Electricity

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