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November 25, 2014

Blu-ray disc can be used to improve solar cell performance
Evanston IL (SPX) Nov 26, 2014
Who knew Blu-ray discs were so useful? Already one of the best ways to store high-definition movies and television shows because of their high-density data storage, Blu-ray discs also improve the performance of solar cells - suggesting a second use for unwanted discs - according to new research from Northwestern University. An interdisciplinary research team has discovered that the pattern of information written on a Blu-ray disc - and it doesn't matter if it's Jackie Chan's "Supercop" or the c ... read more

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Single-atom layers that snap together like Lego Physicists at the University of Kansas have fabricated an innovative substance from two different atomic sheets that interlock much like Lego toy bricks. The researchers said the new material - made ... more		Renewable energy improves stock price of mining companies Many sectors within the mining industry face challenges such as lower mineral and metal prices and the threat of further stigmatization. Renewable energy can be an important part of the solution as ... more		Trina Signs 10 MW EPC Agreement with Jordan Trina Solar has announced that it has entered into an agreement for the design, build and operation and maintenance of the 10 MW Shamsuna Solar Project in Aqaba, Jordan with Shamsuna Power Company. ... more
				Galenfeha Completes Successful Testing Of Solar Power Station Galenfeha is pleased to announce that the Company has completed successful field testing of its portable, solar regenerated power supply station. Galenfeha conducted field-testing for a major ... more		ET Solar Supplies 5 MW PV Modules to a Mining Operation in Suriname ET Solar Energy has announced that it has supplied 5 MW polycrystalline photovoltaic modules to a leading mining operation in Suriname. Upon completion, this solar power plant will substantial ... more

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Crops play a major role in the annual CO2 cycle increase Each year, the planet balances its budget. The carbon dioxide absorbed by plants in the spring and summer as they convert solar energy into food is released back to the atmosphere in autumn and wint ... more		Graphene/nanotube hybrid benefits flexible solar cells Rice University scientists have invented a novel cathode that may make cheap, flexible dye-sensitized solar cells practical. The Rice lab of materials scientist Jun Lou created the new cathode, one ... more		Philosopher argues AI consciousness may remain unknowable Climate driven model explores Neanderthal and modern human overlap in Iberia Economic losses from natural disasters down by a third in 2025: Swiss Re		Revolutionary solar-friendly form of silicon shines Silicon is the second most-abundant element in the earth's crust. When purified, it takes on a diamond structure, which is essential to modern electronic devices--carbon is to biology as silicon is ... more
				CEC plans another Community Solar Facility in Massachusetts Clean Energy Collective (CEC), the nation's leading community solar developer, announced that its newest community solar facility for Massachusetts will be a 1.3 MW solar PV array located in Adams, ... more		Residential energy storage market to grow 10 fold by 2018 The global market for grid-connected residential photovoltaic (PV) solar installations coupled with energy storage is predicted to grow tenfold to reach more than 900 megawatts (MW) in 2018, up from ... more

Startup in the Land of the Rising Sun; A Japanese Solar Venture - by Bradley L. Bartz

Trina Solar equips heritage-listed town hall in Hungary with solar modules Trina Solar has supplied solar modules for the heritage-listed town hall in Hungarian Satoraljaujhely. The power generated from the plant is used for the self-supply of the building with renewable e ... more		10 reasons why solar PV installations should be tested regularly Jim Wallace of Seaward Solar looks at the reasons why electrical testing and inspection of solar PV installations is a fundamental requirement for system safety and performance. The safe opera ... more		Perseverance rover cleared for long distance Mars exploration Possible "superkilonova" exploded not once but twice Origami style lunar rover wheel expands to climb steep caves		Consortium wins contract for Europe's largest photovoltaic power project A consortium comprising Eiffage, acting through its Clemessy subsidiary (consortium leader), Schneider Electric and Krinner has been awarded a contract for the construction of a solar farm and an ex ... more
Dutch unveil world's first solar-powered bicycle path The Netherlands on Wednesday unveiled the world's first solar bike path, a revolutionary project to harvest the sun's energy that could eventually also be used on roads. ... more		New materials for more powerful solar cells Applying a thin film of metallic oxide significantly boosts the performance of solar panel cells--as recently demonstrated by Professor Federico Rosei and his team at the Energie Materiaux Telecommu ... more		SunPower Acquires Solarbridge Technologies SunPower has announced that it had acquired PV microinverter manufacturer, SolarBridge Technologies. SunPower is the second largest US manufacturer of PV modules, and a major system developer. ... more		New Materials Yield Record Efficiency Polymer Solar Cells Researchers from North Carolina State University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have found that temperature-controlled aggregation in a family of new semi-conducting polymers is ... more

	Dutch CIS installation completed with FlatFix Fusion mounting Esdec BV supplied its FlatFix Fusion mounting system for the biggest CIS flat roof PV system in Holland. The system consists out of more than 5500 Solar Frontier panels with a total power of 850Kwp ... more		Australia lags on renewables as China races ahead Australia is falling behind China and the United States in tackling climate change, with new investment in renewable energy falling by 70 percent, a study released Monday said. ... more

SDA expands Tracking Layer satellite awards and related missile defense contracts

Space Systems Command activates System Delta 80 for assured space access

Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to provide SAR reconnaissance data to German military

SMA's revenue growth lags solar inverter market in four out of last five quarters		IHS predicts UK utility-scale solar boom of in first quarter of 2015		SunEdison And Irvine Unified School District Complete Solar Installations		SunPower Announces Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility in South Africa		Trina Supplies Power Modules To 10 Commercial Rooftops In Thailand
Canadian Solar Wins Solar Power Projects In Brazil		OPDE begins construction of a new 6.9 MWp solar farm in Hothfield, UK		PROINSO kick starts ZeverSolar with 50kWp installation in Mumbai		A New Way To Convert Light To Electrical Energy		U.S. sinks $25 million in funding for renewables

Research Shows Solar Energy Owners Predominantly Middle-Class

New material converts 90 percent of captured light into heat

Solar Glass Price Plunge to Cease as Trade Sanctions Take Effect

KentuckyU Generates Green Power and Innovation

Swiss firm says it can make near invisible solar modules

Hanwha Q CELLS to Build 800 Megawatt Module Factory

OPDE begins construction of a new 8 MWp solar farm in UK

Community Program SolarPerks Opens Access to All NSTAR and Grid Ratepayers

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