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Direct Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2 Could Pave Way for Efficient Carbon Capture

At Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), chemists have suggested a novel method through which carbon capture can be achieved with the help of a rhenium-based electrocatalytic system that has the ability to reduce low concentrations of CO2 (as low as 1%) with excellent selectivity and durability.

29 Nov 2018

MIT Continues Progress Toward Goal of Reducing Campus Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Despite a challenging year marked by a colder-than-usual winter and the construction of major new campus buildings, MIT has continued its progress toward its declared goal of reducing campus greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by the year 2030, as outlined in 2015 in the Institute's Plan for Action on Climate Change.

28 Nov 2018

Rise of Robotic Solar Panel Cleaners as Solar Power Sets New Energy Generation Record

In a UK first, a Telford-based company has invested in robotic solar panel cleaning technology. Their investment has come at a time when renewable energy sources – including solar power – are providing almost a third of UK electricity generation.

2 Nov 2018

Researchers Design Metal-Organic Framework to Clean Natural Gas

With a KAUST-designed metal-organic framework, eliminating carbon dioxide impurities from natural gas could become simpler and more effective.

30 Oct 2018

Waste Canola Oil Becomes a Key to Improved Fertiliser

A new type of slow-release fertiliser that results in better plant health and less wasted nutrients has been invented at Flinders University by Dr Justin Chalker and his team in the Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology.

11 Oct 2018

Imec Combines Different Solar Cells to Reach Efficiencies Above 30 Percent

Today, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy, and digital technology, unveiled its new tandem solar cell technologies, which pave the way to higher cell efficiencies of PV panels on roofs, as well as on vehicles or building-integrated applications such as solar cells in windows or facades.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

Perovskite/CIGS Tandem Cell with Record Efficiency of 24.6 Percent Paves the Way for Flexible Solar Cells and High-Efficiency Building-Integrated PV

Today at the EU PVSEC conference, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, presents a thin-film tandem solar cell consisting of a top perovskite cell developed by imec within the partnerships of EnergyVille and Solliance, and a bottom CIGS cell from the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

Imec’s Screen Printed Large-Area nPERT Solar Cells Surpass 23 Percent Efficiency

At today’s EU PVSEC conference, imec - the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technology and partner in EnergyVille - announced that its latest generation of large-area monofacial screen-printed rear-emitter nPERT cells feature a conversion efficiency of 23.03 percent, certified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

NV Embedded® - An Adaptable Solution. Naturally Intelligent

For the first time in 10 years, the global clean-tech company WindowMaster this month launches a new, state-of-the-art solution that sets the stage for the future of indoor climate control.

From WindowMaster A/S 7 Sep 2018

New Solar-Powered Technique to Remove Ice Buildup Without Chemicals or Power

From overhead powerlines to blades of wind turbines, a buildup of ice can cause problems ranging from reduced performance to failure.

6 Sep 2018

Energy Efficiency News

Direct Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2 Could Pave Way for Efficient Carbon Capture

MIT Continues Progress Toward Goal of Reducing Campus Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Rise of Robotic Solar Panel Cleaners as Solar Power Sets New Energy Generation Record

Researchers Design Metal-Organic Framework to Clean Natural Gas

Waste Canola Oil Becomes a Key to Improved Fertiliser

Imec Combines Different Solar Cells to Reach Efficiencies Above 30 Percent

Perovskite/CIGS Tandem Cell with Record Efficiency of 24.6 Percent Paves the Way for Flexible Solar Cells and High-Efficiency Building-Integrated PV

Imec’s Screen Printed Large-Area nPERT Solar Cells Surpass 23 Percent Efficiency

NV Embedded® - An Adaptable Solution. Naturally Intelligent

New Solar-Powered Technique to Remove Ice Buildup Without Chemicals or Power

Producing Clean Hydrogen with Near-Zero Carbon Emissions with The Hazer Process

Relocating the Growing of Food to Urban Areas

How Origin’s Solar Power Purchase Agreement is helping more Businesses go Solar

Ultra-Low Power, Wireless RTU Data Logger - Infinite ADU-500

Analyzing Liquids and Oils with FTIR Spectroscopy

Delta Blower Generation 5 - Rotary Lobe Blowers for Air and Neutral Gases

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Inefficient Ozone Generation its Hidden Costs

An Overview of Bio/Renewable Fuels for Cars and Aeroplanes

The Places Where Plastic Has Replaced Steel

Using Seaweed and Popcorn as Packaging in Place of Plastic

Energy Efficiency News

1 Preventing Problems Related to Climate Change Requires Changes in How Countries Look at Growth and Progress

2 Researchers Use Ionic Wind to Power First-Ever Plane Without Any Moving Parts

3 Study Reveals Factors Responsible for Dramatic Cost Reduction of Photovoltaic Modules

4 Researchers Develop Prototype Device to Tap Water from Air

5 Researcher Develops Novel Approach to Identify Sources of Particulate Matter and Improve Air Quality

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