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A University of Colorado Boulder team has developed a radically new technique that uses the power of sunlight to efficiently split water into its components of hydrogen and oxygen, paving the way for the broad use of hydrogen as a clean, green fuel.
Aug 1st, 2013
Read moreTechnology may one day be used to charge electric vehicles as they drive on highway, allowing unlimited range.
Jul 31st, 2013
Read moreResearchers have successfully produced bioethanol from waste paper, as part of efforts to turn waste into valuable products.
Jul 31st, 2013
Read moreNew Worldwatch Institute study examines the global market for solar and wind energy production.
Jul 31st, 2013
Read moreNew analysis shows that carbon credits can play a vital role in helping international aviation achieve carbon-neutral growth.
Jul 30th, 2013
Read moreIt might be easier than previously thought for a planet to overheat into the scorchingly uninhabitable 'runaway greenhouse' stage, according to new research.
Jul 30th, 2013
Read moreA technique for trapping the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide deep underground could at the same be used to release the last fraction of natural gas liquids from ailing reservoirs, thus offsetting some of the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.
Jul 30th, 2013
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Adaptable microfluidic circulatory system could cut air-conditioning costs.
Jul 30th, 2013
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Using a simple solar cell and a photo anode made of a metal oxide, scientists have successfully stored nearly five percent of solar energy chemically in the form of hydrogen. This is a major feat as the design of the solar cell is much simpler than that of the high-efficiency triple-junction cells based on amorphous silicon or expensive III-V semiconductors that are traditionally used for this purpose.
Jul 29th, 2013
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Scientists are looking to improve upon the lithium ion battery, a rechargeable battery that works well in hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, but still needs improvement for all-electric vehicles.
Jul 29th, 2013
Read moreThe renewable energy industry could be spending three times as much on insurance every year by 2020 to mitigate risks to projects, says a new report.
Jul 26th, 2013
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An injection of carbon dioxide, or CO2, has begun at a site in southeastern Washington to test deep geologic storage.
Jul 26th, 2013
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Arctic sea ice is retreating, with projections suggesting that the summer months will be substantially ice-free within the next few years. Nations are waking up to the possibilities for shipping and resource exploration this brings. But for all the potential economic benefits they glimpse, none have taken on board the hidden costs of an Arctic thaw.
Jul 26th, 2013
Read moreThe mission of the Fraunhofer Center for Energy Innovation CEI at the University of Connecticut is to develop advanced technologies related to energy storage, fuel cells, in-stream hydro, power management and distribution through contract research.
Jul 26th, 2013
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Total offshore capacity in Europe is now at 6,040 MW in 58 wind farms across ten countries - up from 4,336 MW in June 2012.
Jul 25th, 2013
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New technique identifies populations within a microbial community responsible for biomass deconstruction.
Jul 25th, 2013
Read moreEU funding is helping countries use the best research and innovations to create a safer, less polluting and smarter European transport network. For example, MARKET-UP ('Transport Research Market Uptake') focused on understanding how to boost market take-up of new research breakthroughs and technologies.
Jul 25th, 2013
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This light-control film is based on the fact that there is a change in the incident angle of sunlight between summer and winter. The film blocks sunlight in summer by using total reflection but transmits it in winter. Unlike other light-control films, the film can control the transmission of direct sunlight while always allowing people inside to see the view outside the window.
Jul 25th, 2013
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