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Heliatek Set New Record for Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Heliatek GmbH, a global leader in high-end solar PV technology, has once again set a new world record for organic solar cells after Fraunhofer ISE CalLab certified a cell efficiency of 9.8 % for a 1.1 cm² tandem cell manufactured with a low temperature deposition process.

5 Dec 2011

LanzaTech Secures Contract from FAA to Produce Alternative Aviation Fuel

LanzaTech has secured a contract worth US $3 million from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to speed up the availability of the alternative aviation fuel, commercially.

3 Dec 2011

Malaysia launches National Biomass Strategy to Reduce GHG Emissions

At the BIO Malaysia Conference and Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, introduced the National Biomass Strategy.

23 Nov 2011

Aerosols Aggravate Severe Storms and Obstruct Gentle Rains

A new study led by University of Maryland researchers has found that increase in particulate matter and air pollution in the earth’s atmosphere is leading to severe storms in wet regions and drought in dry regions.

15 Nov 2011

Innovative Technology to Produce Electricity from Waste Heat

The University of Oslo’s Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology has entered into a partnership with the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (SINTEF) to develop an eco-friendly technology known as thermoelectricity, which can produce electricity from waste heat using temperature differences.

14 Nov 2011

IKEA Installs Four Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in its Carson Store

US-based home furnishings retailer has formally plugged-in four Blink Pedestal charging stations for electric vehicles at its Carson, California branch in partnership with ECOtality, who is a green electric transportation and storage technology expert.

14 Nov 2011

Department of Energy Honors ORNL with Three Sustainability Awards

The Department of Energy has awarded the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) three Sustainability Awards for its accomplishments in the field of waste reduction and energy efficiency.

7 Nov 2011

Roanoke Debut Rumble Strips That Generate Energy from Decelerating Vehicles

New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE) and the City of Roanoke, Virginia successfully debuted the Company's latest MotionPower(TM)-Express system, the world's first-of-its-kind rumble strip, capable of generating sustainable electricity.

6 Nov 2011

PA Consulting Group Suggests Strategies for Utilities to Encourage Electric Vehicle Usage

According to Arun Mani, who works at PA Consulting Group a management and IT consulting Technology Company as energy and electric vehicles specialist, it is high time for utilities to assume a leadership role in electric vehicle adaptation.

3 Nov 2011

Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge Invites Submissions to Improve Access to Safe Water

Reed Elsevier has declared the launch of ‘the Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge’ inviting entries of novel concepts to assure an improved level of sanitation and safe water for implementing in communities where access to such facilities poses a danger.

2 Nov 2011