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Yet another 3-D solar cell
A recent solar advancement out of Georgia Institute of Technology may be innovative, but it is by no means novel.
Researchers said they’ve come up with a three-dimensional photovoltaic system that could allow PV systems to be located other places besides rooftops. The technology uses zinc oxide nanostructures grown on optical fibers and coated with dye-sensitized solar cell materials.
The researchers said the technology enables PV generators to be foldable, concealed and mobile. According to Professor Zhong Lin Wang, optical fiber could conduct sunlight into a building’s walls, where the nanostructures would convert it to electricity.
BP, Petra Solar to focus on AC solar systems
November 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
New Jersey utility grade solar energy systems manufacturer is
integrating its SunWave technology with BP’s photovoltaic solar
modules.
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CalStar gives sneak peek of low-carbon brick factory
October 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Californian startup is one of 11 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week.
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Bright Automotive scores military contract
October 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
U.S. Army plans to use the Indiana-based firm's plug-in hybrid vehicles in non-combat situations.
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MEMC to develop solar plants with $200M SunEdison acquisition
October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Silicon wafer maker posts $64.6M third quarter loss as it plans to pay SunEdison security holders in cash and stock options.
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China’s ENN, Duke Energy to build U.S. solar projects
October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
New joint development agreement intends to focus on utility-scale solar farms and commercial distributed generation plants.
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Skyline taps auto supplier for solar racks
October 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
A Michigan factory run by a subsidiary of Magna International is already delivering the components for concentrating photovoltaic solar systems.
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Verenium looks for cellulosic ethanol potential from pulp, paper
October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Next-gen biofuels maker begins testing that could lead to new relationships with U.S. pulp and paper developers as it talks with BP to renew a partnership.
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Fake news conference highlights climate-change disconnect
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has vocally opposed the climate-change legislation that's now making its way through Congress.
The continued denial recently prompted Apple, Exelon, and PG&E to jump ship from the business lobby that claims to represent more than 3 million companies. But for a few minutes yesterday, it appeared that the chamber had given into pressure and reversed its opinion.
