Imperial Innovations

Diamond tech to reduce the cost of renewable energy?

October 2, 2009 - Best of the web - Scientists at UK-based Evince Technology say one coin-sized diode can replace numerous silicon devices used to convert electricity from solar panels and wind turbines before it reaches the grid. Full Story »

UK startup scores £1M for carbon-negative cement

August 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Novacem, a spin out from Imperial Innovations, thinks its technology could transform the cement industry from an emitter to an absorber of carbon dioxide. Full Story »

Has the most efficient single junction solar cell arrived?

June 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey-based QuantaSol said its new single-junction device can achieve 28.3 percent efficiency illuminated by 500 times concentrated sun light. Full Story »

Nexeon raises £10M for lithium-ion batteries

February 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Stealthy spinout of Imperial College London plans pilot-scale manufacturing facility for silicon-based anodes for lithium ion batteries. Full Story »

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