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Researchers Develop Solar Cell Based on Organic Dyes

Research Scientists at AIST have developed a high-performance dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) based on organic dye

16 Feb 2009

BrightSource Energy and Southern California Edison Sign World's Largest Solar Deal

Southern California Edison (SCE) and BrightSource Energy have reached agreement on a series of contracts for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power, enough to serve nearly 845,000 homes

16 Feb 2009

Will Converting Grasslands to Grow Energy Crops Release Large Amounts of Soil Carbon

A recent study published in the Agronomy Journal analyzed whether or not soils that were converted from perennial grasses to the production of bioenergy grain crops would experience loss of soil organic carbon. The researchers found the best method to keep this carbon sequestered is through no-till production

16 Feb 2009

Semiconductor Groups Come Together to Develop More Environmentally Ways to Make Computer Chips

A memorandum of understanding has been signed for a consortia to apply their more than 50 years of combined expertise to finding more environmentally friendly ways to make chips for use by the worldwide electronics industry

16 Feb 2009

New Light Shed on Solar Cells With Reverse Current Research

The electric breakthrough of solar cells cannot be ascribed to the surface preparation as has now been demonstrated by physicists at the University of Leipzig and the company Q-Cells SE in Bitterfeld-Wolfen

16 Feb 2009

IBM Helping Companies Make Their Carbon Footprints Smaller

A new IBM consulting offering can help clients analyze their carbon dioxide emissions and energy usage at any level – from a single department to a worldwide operation

15 Feb 2009

AZoCleantech Visitors to Get Special Discount to Solar Energy Conference

In a few years, photovoltaic solar energy will have become a competitive energy source in major markets in the world. This will be the start of a revolution in the world's energy supply and usage. Are we prepared for this. AZocleantech visitors can recieve a discount to a coming conference to discuss the future of solar power

15 Feb 2009

Energy Industry Leaders Gather to Improve Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and the Financial Bottom Line

In today's changing business climate many leader's are searching for ways to improve corporate sustainability and responsibility. As the energy industry moves forward innovations will come from this new business approach that embrace opportunities deriving from economic, environmental, and social development

15 Feb 2009

Most Environmentally Friendly House in the World Certified by USGBC

The Live Green, Live Smart Institute has announced that is has received the coveted Outstanding Custom Project Award from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for the highest rating home in the history of the LEED for Homes program

15 Feb 2009

Mining and Energy Guru Says New Approach to Coal Is Key to a Low Carbon Future

In a provocative lecture at the University of Leicester, Professor Paul L Younger of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne will argue that a new approach to coal exploitation probably presents the world's last and best chance of bridging the gulf to a genuinely low carbon future

15 Feb 2009