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September 30, 2015

Method could make hydrogen fuel cells more efficient
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 25, 2015
With the growth of wind and solar energy and the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, many people in the U.S. may have forgotten about the promised "hydrogen economy." But in research labs around the world, progress continues. Now scientists are reporting in the Journal of the American Chemical Society a new process that could help us move faster toward sustainable hydrogen-based energy. One of the major challenges to developing affordable hydrogen fuel cells has been storage. Hydroge ... read more

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India backs solar as Paris climate talks loom Under a blistering sun, workers install a sea of solar panels in a north Indian desert as part of the government's clean energy push --- and its trump card at upcoming climate change talks in Paris. ... more		Transparent coating cools solar cells to boost efficiency Every time you stroll outside you emit energy into the universe: Heat from the top of your head radiates into space as infrared light. Now three Stanford engineers have developed a technology ... more		ADB backing green initiatives in China The Asian Development Bank said it was supporting China's economic and energy transformation as Beijing embarks on comprehensive reforms. ... more
				Starbucks, Nike join 100% renewable energy pledge Major US companies including Walmart, Starbucks and Nike vowed Wednesday to move completely to renewable energy in the long term as part of a global effort against climate change. ... more		The precision of solar photovoltaic power measurements doubled An analysis carried out by JRC scientists shows that the uncertainty in measurement of power generation from a photovoltaic (PV) cell can be more than halved, thus bringing an economic benefit to bo ... more

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Sky Solar and Hudson Clean Energy to fund up to $100 million in solar projects Sky Solar Holdings and Hudson Clean Energy Partners have formed a new strategic partnership to fund solar projects in Latin America and Japan with a total capital commitment from Hudson of up to $10 ... more		Greening the electric grid with gas turbines Much of the nation's energy policy is premised on the assumption that clean renewable sources like wind and solar will require huge quantities of storage before they can make a significant dent in t ... more		Consciousness debate intensifies as scientists urge clarity while AI and robotics advance ICEYE unveils Tactical Access which grants guaranteed SAR satellite imaging for urgent operational needs New research clarifies atomic-scale mechanism behind cloud seeding with silver iodide		Scientists improve measurements of solar panel power output For most buyers and sellers, uncertainty isn't good. It leads to lost value and unrealized profits. The solar panel industry knows this problem well, as the instruments used to gauge the power potential of photovoltaic cells are frustratingly inaccurate. ... more
				DoE contracts SolarReserve to develop concentrating solar technology SolarReserve is the recipient of a CSP APOLLO program award from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. The Concentrating Solar Power: Advanced Projects Offering Low LCOE Opportunities pr ... more		Imec Continues International Leadership in Photovoltaic Research At this week's European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) nano-electronics research center imec will present achievements covering the broad spectrum of imec's comprehensive photo ... more

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HERO Direct Pay to help solar contractors scale their businesses Renovate America has announced the launch of HERO Direct Pay, a service that enables contractors to grow their businesses faster while running numerous HERO financed solar projects without credit co ... more		AORA to increase renewable energy collaboration in Africa AORA Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arizona State University LightWorks, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) and Adama Science and Technology University ... more		Florida Space Coast set to break yearly launch record this week New silicon carbide motor drive reduces weight and size for hybrid aircraft Protein Production Tested in Microgravity for Sustainable Space Missions		World urged to make clean energy cheaper than coal Top environmental advocates on Wednesday urged the international community to increase and coordinate investments in research and development for renewable energy to make it cheaper than coal within 10 years. ... more
Rooftop Installation Of Intecto Integrated PV Tile The first installation of Romag's new Intecto integrated PV roof tile has recently been completed in a new housing development in the North East of England. The ground-breaking new concept in ... more		A turn-key solar irrigation solution for farmers Stand-alone irrigation pumps which are now being piloted in India to address the need for clean and affordable means to irrigation for rural farmers have yet to solve the issue of affordability. The ... more		Schneider Electric to provide first large PV plant in Kazakhstan Schneider Electric Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain, is pleased to announce that they were chosen as the solutions provider for a 50 MW project in Ka ... more		New efficiency record for solar hydrogen production is 14 percent Solar energy is abundantly available globally, but unfortunately not constantly and not everywhere. One especially interesting solution for storing this energy is artificial photosynthesis. This is ... more

	Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat from sun's rays into electricity Scientists have developed a new hybrid, solar-energy system that harnesses the full spectrum of the sun's radiation by pairing a photovoltaic cell with polymer films. The films convert the lig ... more		Building the electron superhighway TV screens that roll up. Roofing tiles that double as solar panels. Sun-powered cell phone chargers woven into the fabric of backpacks. A new generation of organic semiconductors may allow these kin ... more

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New spectroscopy method captures reactions in photosynthesis		Artificial 'plants' could fuel the future		Rice researchers demo solar water-splitting technology		U.S. residential solar capacity booming		PolyU develops novel efficient and low-cost semitransparent solar cells
Inspired by art, lightweight solar cells track the sun		Recurrent Energy Secures Financing for 100 Megawatt Mustang Solar Power Project		Canadian Solar Announces 200 Megawatt Tranquillity Solar Power Project		PEG raises $3.20 million to expand innovative off-grid solar to households in West Africa		ATT Improves Solar Energy Management with Enphase Energy Using IoT Technology

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