Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

SunPower Solar Science Academy Launched at School Districts of Arizona and California

SunPower is launching its SunPower Solar Science Academy in six K-12 school districts in Arizona and California this summer, encompassing 140 students. Every program will last a week and comprises a solar-focused curriculum and will mainly concentrate on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), mixing lectures and field trips with discussions to solve problems and practical applications of the acquired knowledge.

6 Aug 2012

Dow Starts ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Film Production in Thailand for Solar Applications

Dow Chemical has started the ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant film production in the Map Ta Phut, Thailand site for photovoltaic solar panel applications.

3 Aug 2012

UPM Researchers Obtain Patent for Thermal Energy-Storing Gypsum Boards

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM researchers have obtained a patent for gypsum boards that can store thermal energy, which will bring down up to 40% of a building’s energy consumption. The boards along with strategies like natural airing and sunlight can bring down energy consumption, especially in Spain where nearly 80% of the energy is imported.

2 Aug 2012

Balqon Unveils HIQAP Lithium Batteries for Large Energy Storage Applications

Balqon, a developer of lithium battery storage devices, drive systems and electric vehicles, has unveiled a new series of inexpensive high-capacity lithium batteries called HIQAP as a substitute for existing industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries.

31 Jul 2012

MEED to Host Inaugural MENA Renewable Energy Conference

MEED will be hosting its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Renewable Energy Conference from 18 to 19 September at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai. The conference will focus on factors such as innovation and technologies and government strategies that drive the growth of the MENA renewable energy market.

31 Jul 2012

Study Demonstrates Pre-Human Impact on Biodiversity Loss in Northern Madagascar

A study conducted by an international research team headed by Lounès Chickhi, a CNRS researcher and a ground leader at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, has raised questions about the general version that tropical ecosystem destruction is mainly caused by human activity. The study findings propose for reconsideration of the effect of local people on their environment.

24 Jul 2012

Study Explores Viability of Micro Electric Vehicles for Short Distance Travel

Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific (TTAP) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are collaborating to launch a micro electric vehicles (EV) study. A fleet of 10 Toyota Auto Body COMS are to be deployed in the NUS University Town and the NUS Kent Ridge campus.

19 Jul 2012

Nature Climate Change Publishes Report on Water Management in Tropical Areas

Nature Climate Change has recently published a research report highlighting how water systems in the humid tropical areas are on the brink of rapid change that will endanger the people of the area because of the risk of contamination of drinking water sources and floods.

19 Jul 2012

Trees New York's Internship Program Equips Students for Green Jobs

This summer, Trees New York's Young Urban Forester Summer Internship Program is helping twelve high school students to gain a competitive advantage in green jobs.

18 Jul 2012

Empa Launches SCALENANO Project to Develop Efficient and Low-Cost Solar Cells

Empa, an interdisciplinary Swiss research and service institution for applied materials sciences and technology, has initiated an EU-funded project, called SCALENANO, to develop efficient and low-cost solar cells.

16 Jul 2012