G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Articles from G.P.

Electricity Generating Coatings and Electricity From Cars

In this interview, AZoCleanTech talks to John Conklin, President and CEO of New Energy Technologies, Inc., about electicity from cars and electricity generating coatings.

14 Dec 2012

JASO Promotes Conversion Efficiency for Cypress Series Solar Cells in Large-Volume Production

JA Solar Holdings has declared that its high-efficiency monocrystalline and multicrystalline Cypress solar cells in large-volume production has attained 19.1% and 17.4% of average conversion efficiencies, respectively. Monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cells therefore have corresponding industry average of 18.8% and 17.0%, respectively.

1 Oct 2012

CSP Technology to Improve Solar Power Generation

Presented with funds from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Arizona College of Engineering researchers will lead a 5-year research project worth $5.5 M, for developing efficient and cost-effective concentrated solar power systems.

1 Oct 2012

EWPRC Announces Development of Combined Cycle Natural Gas Energy Center

EWP Renewable (EWPRC), a renewable energy company, has announced that it has received the rights for the development of a 1,100 MW fast start natural gas energy center in Nevada.

1 Oct 2012

Southern Company, Turner Acquire 30 MW DC Tracking Solar Installation in Nevada

Southern Company, an Atlanta-based producer of electricity, has announced the acquisition of the largest DC tracking solar installation in the U.S. Tracking technology that involves directing the solar panels according to the movement of the sun across the sky.

29 Sep 2012

HDS International Granted Patent for Method to Address CO2 Pollution

Green technology company, HDS International, has been awarded a patent for a method to capture and reutilize carbon from waste gases.

29 Sep 2012

KYOCERA to Deliver Solar Modules to Japanese Solar Power Plant

Kyocera has declared that its subsidiary Kyocera Solar will offer 30 MW of solar modules, up to 135,000 units, for a northern prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan-based utility-scale solar power plant. Yonden Engineering will design and build this project.

29 Sep 2012

New Mexico Solar Projects to be Built by First Solar

First Solar has reported its agreements to build four solar power plants with a total of 20 MWAC of generating capacity for PNM Resources.

29 Sep 2012

Heterojunction Technologies Enable Record Energy Conversion Efficiency in PV Cells

Scientists belonging to EPFL’s Institute of Microengineering in Neuchatel showcased "hybrid" photovoltaic cells with a record 21.4% energy conversion efficiency at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt.

29 Sep 2012