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December 09, 2015

Exploring the limits for high-performance LEDs and solar cells
London, UK (SPX) Dec 09, 2015
Hybrid optoelectronic devices based on blends of hard and soft semiconductors can combine the properties of the two material types, opening the possibility for devices with novel functionality and properties, such as cheap and scalable solution-based processing methods. However, the efficiency of such devices is limited by the relatively slow electronic communication between the material components that relies on charge transfer, which is susceptible to losses occurring at the hybrid interface. A ... read more

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Antiguan and Barbudan raising awareness towards solar power across Caribbean Given the 30% rise in energy demand in only one decade - caused by increasing industrialisation and regional development in the Caribbean - the Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) is looking to ... more		FSU researchers pushing limits of solar cells Florida State University researchers are striving to make solar cells more effective at trapping and using light. They're one step closer. In a new paper in the Journal of Physical Chemistry L ... more		EIA tracking small-scale solar PV capacity and generation across US With the release of the Electric Power Monthly (EPM), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) begins regular reporting of monthly estimates of small-scale distributed solar photovoltaic (PV ... more
				Fitch skeptical of RWE spinoff Creating a new subsidiary to manage renewable energy for German energy company RWE adds a lay of uncertainty to creditors, Fitch Ratings warned. ... more		A molecule that self-assembles into flower-shaped crystalline patterns The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to three research groups at Indiana University to advance research on self-assembling molecules and computer-aided design software required t ... more

New plastic solar cell minimizes loss of photon energy As the world increasingly looks to alternative sources of energy, inexpensive and environmentally friendly polymer-based solar cells have attracted significant attention, but they still do not match ... more		Photonic 'sintering' may create new solar, electronics manufacturing technologies Engineers at Oregon State University have made a fundamental breakthrough in understanding the physics of photonic "sintering," which could lead to many new advances in solar cells, flexible electro ... more		Scrumped fruit shaped ape evolution and human fondness for alcohol Solomon Islands bars China and Taiwan from top Pacific summit Zambia rejects US claims of toxins after February mine spill		Investors flee fossil fuels, but many banks still back coal: reports Institutional investors are fleeing fossil fuels even as many major banks continue to pour money into coal, according to reports released at a UN climate conference Wednesday. ... more
				Adapting to their environment: Romag's multi-functional BIPV Integrated into some of the UK's most striking buildings are the means to generate green energy for their occupants. Their secret is in the glass, or more specifically their Building Integrated PV. ... more		Google to boost renewable energy for data centers Google announced plans Thursday to boost its use of renewable energy for its data centers, moving closer to its goal of 100 percent clean energy use. ... more

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France to give Africa 2 bn euros for green energy France will give African countries two billion euros ($2.1 billion) over the next four years to develop renewable energy and replace the fossil fuels that drive global warming, President Francois Hollande said Tuesday. ... more		Warm countries launch Sun-energy alliance India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched in Paris an alliance of 121 sun-drenched countries, rich and poor, to dramatically boost the use of solar power. ... more		SunEdison signs 6MW solar power deal with LA County SunEdison has signed 20-year power purchase agreements with Los Angeles County in a deal that will see nine government facilities powered with 6.2 megawatts DC of solar energy. The solar power ... more		South Australia lights the way on road to renewables The South Australian Government has announced that the state will produce zero net emissions by 2050 is a commitment that will drive positive change and unlock many economic opportunities over the n ... more

	Tandem solar cells are simply better What is true for double-blade razors is also true for solar cells: two work steps are more thorough than one. Stacking two solar cells one on top of the other, where top cell is semi-transparent, wh ... more		KDC Solar closes $100M debt deal with Highbridge Principal Strategies KDC Solar LLC ("KDC Solar"), headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, closed a debt investment with Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC. The $100 million investment refinanced a construction ... more

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U.S. takes community approach to solar power

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Canada's Trudeau unveils plan to fund green infrastructure at G20

China to become global leader in renewable technology

Suncrest Solar expands residential solar services

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Go green to save the world and the world economy: OECD

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Trina Solar hits record 21.25% efficiency for multi-crystalline silicon cell

Western Region ACORE report for renewables released

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