Pulling CO2 from air vital, say researchers
But lower-cost technology a stumbling block so far
Jul 24th, 2012
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Global CO2 emissions continue to increase
Per capita emissions in China reach European levels.
Jul 19th, 2012
Read moreStudy determines theoretical energy benefits and potential of algae fuels
It's theoretically possible to produce about 500 times as much energy from algae fuels as is needed to grow the fuels, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Jul 19th, 2012
Read moreMaking 'renewable' viable - new technology for grid-level electrical energy storage
A team of researchers from Drexel University's College of Engineering has developed a new method for quickly and efficiently storing large amounts of electrical energy.
Jul 11th, 2012
Read moreEuropean Union allocates 10 million Euros to thin film solar cell project
In the context of its 7th annual 'Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development,' the European Union has approved funding in excess of 10 million Euros for the thin film solar cell project 'Scalenano' through 2015.
Jul 11th, 2012
Read moreA recharging record
Whether your electric vehicle has two or four wheels, the chances are that it runs on a lithium-ion battery. LMU researchers have developed a more efficient matrix for storing electrical energy, based on a novel lithium titanate nanostructure.
Jul 11th, 2012
Read moreValos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America announce joint-development of PV systems in California
Valos Solar Ventures and Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. today announced a strategic joint-development agreement focused on providing solar energy to the investor and municipal-owned utilities in California.
Jul 11th, 2012
Read moreNew biofuel process dramatically improves energy recovery
A new biofuel production process created by Michigan State University researchers produces energy more than 20 times higher than existing methods.
Jul 10th, 2012
Read moreFirst seabed sonar to measure marine energy effect on environment and wildlife
UK scientists will measure the effect on the marine environment and wildlife of devices that harness tide and wave energy using sonar technology that has, for the first time, been successfully deployed on the seabed.
Jul 10th, 2012
Read moreClimate in northern Europe reconstructed for the past 2,000 years: Cooling trend calculated precisely for the first time
Calculations prepared by Mainz scientists will also influence the way current climate change is perceived.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreRock stars: Geologists testing aquifer rocks as containers to permanently trap carbon dioxide
Two Kansas State University geologists are part of a comprehensive statewide study on using rocks for long-term storage of carbon dioxide.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreUniversity of Nottingham to play key role in European solar energy technology project
The University of Nottingham has joined a 10 million euro project, SCALENANO, to develop cost effective, solar generated electricity.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreUniversity of Nottingham to play key role in European solar energy technology project
The University of Nottingham has joined a 10 million euro project, SCALENANO, to develop cost effective, solar generated electricity.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreMathematician solves smart-grid planning problems
The rise of renewable energy calls for smart electricity networks (smart grids) that can align energy supply and demand. Researchers at the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) at the University of Twente have developed an ICT-based management and control methodology that is able to do exactly this.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreImec's industrial-level silicon solar cells exceed 20% efficiency
At this week?s Intersolar Show in San Francisco (July 9-12, 2012), imec presents a 20.04% large-area industrial-level silicon solar cell (certification results from Fraunhofer ISE-Callab). The cell combines a high efficiency with a low-cost industrial process.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreMomentum in solar cooling growing: Large industrial corporations entering the field
Major industrial corporations from Asia are increasing their stakes in solar cooling. A multi-country research project of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme is supporting the market and drawing strong interest from these players.
Jul 9th, 2012
Read moreMaking mirrors for the sun
With $1.5 million from the Department of Energy, UA researchers are continuing to improve groundbreaking technology to produce solar electricity at a price competitive with non-renewable energy sources.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreResearcher offers new insights into power-generating windows
Jan Willem Wiegman is graduating from TU Delft with his research into power-generating windows. The Applied Physics Master's student calculated how much electricity can be generated using so-called luminescent solar concentrators.
Jul 3rd, 2012
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