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March 17, 2015

Research finds oceanic microbes behave in a synchrony across oceans
Manoa HI (SPX) Mar 17, 2015
Researchers from the University of Hawai'i - M?noa (UHM) and colleagues found that microbial communities in different regions of the Pacific Ocean displayed strikingly similar daily rhythms in their metabolism despite inhabiting extremely different habitats - the nutrient-rich waters off California and the nutrient-poor waters north of Hawai'i. Furthermore, in each location, the dominant photoautotrophs - light-loving bacteria that need solar energy to help them photosynthesize food from inorganic ... read more

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Scientists move closer to '2 for 1 deal' on solar cell efficiency The underlying mechanism behind an enigmatic process called "singlet exciton fission", which could enable the development of significantly more powerful solar cells, has been identified by scientist ... more		Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Solar Modules to ACME India Trina Solar has announced it has signed an agreement to supply 48MW of solar modules to ACME Cleantech Solutions. This new agreement brings the total sales of solar modules to ACME to 70 MW in 2015 ... more		9 percent of PV Systems in North America will have storage by 2018 IHS has announced that 9 percent of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in North America will include attached storage in 2018. Led by commercial systems, IHS expects 700 megawatts (MW) of PV systems wi ... more
				Solar could meet California energy demand 3 to 5 times over In the face of global climate change, increasing the use of renewable energy resources is one of the most urgent challenges facing the world. Further development of one resource, solar energy, is co ... more		A new method for making perovskite solar cells Research led by a Brown University Ph.D. student has revealed a new way to make light-absorbing perovskite films for use in solar cells. The new method involves a room-temperature solvent bath ... more

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Uncovering the secrets of super solar power perovskites The best hope for cheap, super-efficient solar power is a remarkable family of crystalline materials called hybrid perovskites. In just five years of development, hybrid perovskite solar cells have ... more		How The meeco Group manages logistic challenges of solar projects The renewable energy sector is a booming field that requires many different talents and skills to offer high-quality services to its clients. The meeco Group, which is one of the leading companies i ... more		Helping farmers, boosting biofuels Don't ask AI how to vote, says Dutch watchdog EU proposes to trim anti-deforestation rules to ease rollout		EU members reach renewable targets early Three members of the European Union have already achieved their renewable energy goals for 2020, the European statistics office said Tuesday. ... more
				New approach combines biomass conversion, solar energy conversion In a study published in Nature Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry Professor Kyoung-Shin Choi presents a new approach to combine solar energy conversion and biomass conversion, two ... more		Unlikely allies fight for solar energy in Florida Florida is widely known as the Sunshine State but when it comes to harnessing solar power, lots of customers find it just doesn't pay because electricity is already cheap and there is little incentive to make the change from fossil fuels. ... more

LockMart and AGT break ground on Florida's largest non-utility solar project On March 2, Lockheed Martin broke ground on its solar carport project with lead contractor Advanced Green Technologies. The project, located near Clearwater, Florida, will provide 151,400 squa ... more		'Lessons Learned' from Solar With solar issues on the forefront of state and national energy policy, Citizens Alliance for Responsible Energy (CARE) this week released a white paper detailing experiences nationwide with going s ... more		China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket passes key test to rival SpaceX Chang'e-6 lunar samples reveal new pathways for solar system material movement Knotted energy fields may explain the universe's matter dominance		China adds 10.6 GW solar capacity in 2014 China added 10.6 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) power capacity in 2014, accounting for one fifth of the world total, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said. China's cumulative installed ... more
Trina Solar and Vivint to jointly install Trinasmart modules in North America Trina Solar has announced that its industry-leading Trinasmart panels are now part of the technology solution that Vivint Solar, the second largest U.S. residential solar provider, offers to its cus ... more		One step closer to artificial photosynthesis and 'solar fuels' Caltech scientists, inspired by a chemical process found in leaves, have developed an electrically conductive film that could help pave the way for devices capable of harnessing sunlight to split wa ... more		Global PV Balance-of-System Revenues to Exceed $20 Billion in 2019 IHS has announced that the global photovoltaic (PV) balance-of-system (BoS) market is forecast to grow at an average rate of 5 percent per year, reaching $21 billion in 2019. China, India and other ... more		Obtaining of 7 electricity generation permits in Mexico The Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has approved the electricity generation permit based on the figure of "small producer" for seven 30 MW AC PV projects requested by the Mexican companies ENERGI ... more

	Clean Energy Collective Brings 3MW of Community Shared Solar to Uxbridge, Mass. Broad accessibility and favorable economics, driven largely by economies of scale and priority treatment by Massachusetts's solar renewable energy credit (SREC) program, have made community-shared s ... more		Solar cells get growth boost Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University's (OIST) Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit have found that growing a type of film used to manufacture sola ... more

Apex to showcase space-based interceptor technology in milestone Project Shadow demonstration

Vantor secures contract to support US Space Force with advanced tracking of space objects

As Russia looms, NATO showcases nuclear drill

NREL takes first in-depth look at solar project completion timelines		New material to produce clean energy		Testing at NREL aids solar power in Hawaii		Supersonic electrons could produce future solar fuel		UC research partnership explores how to best harness solar power
Learning by eye: Silicon micro-funnels increase the efficiency of solar cells		Researchers enable solar cells to use more sunlight		Magnetic nanoparticles enhance performance of solar cells		Using 'fuzzy logic' to optimize hybrid solar/battery systems		Detecting defects at the nanoscale will profit solar panel production

Borrego solar begins construction of 4MW Long Island solar plant

Southern acquires two Georgia solar projects totaling 99 megawatts

Regulus solar facility in Kern County operational and generating energy

ATT and SunEdison join to deliver 677KW Solar System In Texas

SunEdison and GRID announce major workforce Initiative

Natcore produces first germanium quantum dot-based solar cell

New solder for semiconductors creates technological possibilities

Lockheed selects advanced roofing to construct large solar energy array

Ikaros Solar and Esdec BV Join Forces

AORA Solar's Ethiopia Pilot Project Takes Step Forward

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