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May 21, 2014

Chemists challenge conventional understanding of how photocatalysis works
Riverside CA (SPX) May 21, 2014
Photocatalysis-catalysis assisted by light-is a promising route to convert solar energy into chemical fuels. Particularly appealing is the possibility to use photocatalysis to split water molecules into molecular hydrogen. Although photocatalysis has been around for many years, the search for viable photocatalysts to facilitate the splitting of water molecules continues to date. Photocatalysts are most often semiconductors, with metals such as platinum or gold added to promote their activity. Howe ... read more

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Solar energy prospects are bright for Scotland Installing state-of-the-art solar panels on a quarter of a million roofs could meet one-sixth of Scotland's electricity demands, experts say. Scientists say the strategy could ease the plight of one ... more		Resurgent house building risks being a 'missed opportunity' for renewable energy Trina Solar has called on the construction industry to give the development of solar energy more attention as the latest house building figures show a 28 per cent rise in registrations in 2013 compa ... more		Georgia Power to bring 90 megawatts of solar generation to Georgia Army bases Georgia Power has announced plans to build, own and operate three separate solar generation facilities on U.S. Army bases in Georgia. The generation facilities, each capable of producing approximate ... more
				TBEA SunOasis Set to Overtake First Solar as World's Largest Solar EPC Company U.S.-based First Solar delivered on expectations in 2013 to become the leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in the global photovoltaic (PV) industry, even though it is lik ... more		One Million Solar Panels Later, Ecoppia Robots Keep On Cleaning Ecoppia has announced that its commercially-deployed E4 robotic cleaning system has now cleaned over one million panels. Soiling - the accumulation of dirt and dust on photovoltaic solar panel ... more

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Handi-Hut offers low cost Solar Powered Outdoor Shelter Light Kit Handi-Hut is introducing a unique solar light kit that provides nighttime safety for passengers waiting in shelters for buses or trains that up to now has been virtually non-affordable. The ul ... more		FUJIFILM Unveils Solar Energy System In an effort to reduce costs while contributing to a corporate commitment to sustainability, FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. has constructed a solar energy installation through efforts by loca ... more		Growing rice in the UK 'not so crazy' as climate warms UN support for Morocco's plan for Western Sahara 'historic': King Mohammed VI Camels replace cows as Kenya battles drought		Clean Energy and Next Step Partner to Broaden Solar Accessibility Clean Energy Collective (CEC) has announced that Next Step Living, the Boston-based provider of whole-home energy solutions, is an authorized agent to sell CEC's community solar solutions to Massach ... more
				Midsummer reaches new efficiency record for CIGS solar cells Midsummer has announced that it has increased the efficiency of its solar cells from 15 per cent to 16.2 per cent aperture area of the full 156+ 156 mm solar cell. This increased energy efficiency f ... more		Trina Solar and vogt solar provide solar energy for Knowlton Court Trina Solar has announced that it has supplied modules for a new ground-mounted installation at the Knowlton Court estate near Canterbury, Kent. The project, completed by vogt solar ltd, a fully-own ... more

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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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Trina Solar supplies 1MW to Africa's biggest rooftop installation Trina Solar has quickly become a key player in the local solar industry, and was recently an integral part of the creation of Africa's largest industrial grid-tied solar plant. The roof-mounte ... more		Green-energy community projects need better government backing Community-led sustainable energy projects are not taken seriously enough by the government, according to a new report from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The report looks at how initiatives su ... more		Southern Taurid meteor shower to peak this week with bright fireballs Chinese astronauts use upgraded oven to barbecue chicken wings and steaks aboard space station Florida backs space growth as FIU leads governance and security research		Swedish home-furnishing company IKEA adds solar energy to Australia retail sector Canadian Solar Inc. said Wednesday a partnership with IKEA in Australia for a 3.6-megawatt project is its largest commercial solar program to date. ... more
				Solar power sector in U.K. hammered by unfair state policies, supporters say British advocacy group Friends of the Earth said Tuesday the government was doing more harm than good with its solar power strategy. ... more		Independence Solar Completes 124 kW Rooftop Solar Installation Independence Solar announces the completion of a 124 kW rooftop solar array for Engineering Specialties. As the largest solar project to be built in the town of North Branford, the 494-panel install ... more

Growing Camelina and Safflower in the Pacific Northwest

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Ames Lab creates multifunctional nanoparticles for cheaper, cleaner biofuel

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Exoskeleton to remote-control robot

German energy company RWE Innogy starts turbine installation at mega wind project

Irish 'green paper' outlines transition to a low-carbon economy

U.S. moves closer to first-ever offshore wind farm

US auto parts maker to outsource interiors to China

Google self-driving car coming around the corner

Nissan venture aims for 20% of China electric car market

	AREVA commissions molten salt energy storage demonstration AREVA has begun operations of its molten salt energy storage demonstration plant designed specifically for use with the group's Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) technology. Funded partially b ... more		The solar bifacial solution speaks italian The new PV venture of Franco Traverso, MegaCell Srl, has been officially announced at Solarexpo yesterday. Having founded Helios Technology Spa in 1981 (solded in 2008), Franco Traverso is considere ... more		SkyPower Global and FAS Energy to build 3,000 MW of solar power in Nigeria SkyPower FAS Energy signed agreements with both the Federal Republic of Nigeria Government and the Delta State of Nigeria Government for the development of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale sola ... more		Fluidized Bed Reactor Technology Stakes Its Claim in Solar Polysilicon Manufacturing Despite challenges related to purity and efficiency, low-cost Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) manufacturing technology is expected to make significant gains in the market for solar polysilicon during th ... more

BlackSky signs contract exceeding 30 million dollars to supply Gen-3 ISR for defense client

Trump says not considering US strikes on Venezuela

U.S. ordered all nonemergency personnel, family to leave Mali

New Energy's Validated SolarWindow Sets New Record		More people getting their paychecks from renewable energy sector, study finds		IEA says extra $44 tn needed for clean energy future		Agua Caliente Solar Project is the largest in the world		Sun sets on Spaniards' solar power dreams
Tennessee utility to add more solar power to grid		EnerTech and Morgan to sell Solar CPV Technology to Kuwait and Middle East		JinkoSolar to Supply 100 MW Solar PV Modules for Two Projects in Chile		Natcore's Black Silicon Succeeds In First-Ever Solar Cell Production Line Test		21.2% World Record Efficiency PERC Silicon Solar Cell Using Heraeus Ag Metallization Pastes

Qnergy Captures World Record for Solar Thermoacoustic Power Generation

Tin helps scientists build new cheaper solar cells

Ameren Missouri breaks ground on Missouri Investor-Owned Utility Solar Plant

US Army Pre-Qualifies Solar Provider Team

Taking the lead out of a promising solar cell

National Bank of Canada backing Ontario solar facilities

UK Government's 2020 solar targets achievable if commercial sector wakes up

Multilayer, microscale solar cells enable ultrahigh efficiency power generation

Solar facility in Arizona can power 230,000 homes

Schneider Electric partners with Canadian Energy to grow Canadian Off-Grid Solar and Backup Power Markets

New study shows power prices will be lower with Renewable Energy Target

New Solar Power Plant Equal to Taking 70K Cars Off Road Each Year

In a commanding position - and now cheaper

GE's Energy Investing Unit Exceeds Renewable Energy Milestone

ET Solar Completes PV Power Plant In Israel For EDF

OPDE finishes construction of new 12MWp solar farm in UK

Newark Airport Goes Solar With Rooftop Initiative

Microgrid Installs Solar Array on Missouri History Museum

DuPont China Holding and Zhenfa New Energy Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

University of Utah Makes Solar Accessible

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