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Making SolarArrays More Efficient and Reliable with New Connection Technique

Solar arrays of the future may be more energy efficient and reliable, thanks to one Missouri researcher’s efforts to reconfigure the way panels are connected.

21 Feb 2010

New Models for Sustainable Cities and Landscapes

As engineers and energy companies develop plans for alternative energy production that will allow humans to continue to pursue otherwise unsustainable consumption patterns, Steve Luoni attacks the problem of limited resources from a radically different angle.

21 Feb 2010

NIST Launch Facility to Progress Hydrogen Fuel

To pave the way for a hydrogen fuel infrastructure, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Labs recently launched the largest hydrogen test facility in the United States for evaluating how component parts of such an infrastructure will react to exposure to this potentially corrosive gas in order to develop needed data and standards.

21 Feb 2010

US Congresswoman gets an Education on OLED Display Technologies

Last month, U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps (Calif.) toured the DuPont Displays facility in Santa Barbara, Calif., and met with business and technical leaders in the DuPont OLEDs (organic light emitting diode) business to learn about how DuPont is leveraging its innovative OLED technology for displays in the lighting market.

21 Feb 2010

New Materials for Building Hybrid and Electric Cars under Development

Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG), part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is engaged in a €3.4 million project with scientists to develop a new composite material which could revolutionise car design and manufacturing.

21 Feb 2010

Increasing the Reflectivity of Roofs and Pavements Could Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Increasing the reflectivity or “albedo” of roofs and pavements in urban areas could offset greenhouse gas emissions by a significant amount, according to a paper published last month in Environmental Research Letters.

21 Feb 2010

Enertech Solar Could Receive Up to $5 Million in Capital in the Next two Years

Entech Solar, Inc. (OTC BB: ENSL.OB) (the “Company”, “Entech Solar”), with plans to become a leading developer of renewable energy technologies, today announced the Company has entered into a preferred stock purchase agreement with Socius Capital Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as Socius Energy Capital Group, LLC (“Socius”). Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Entech Solar will receive up to $5 million in capital over the next two years.

21 Feb 2010

Renewable Energy Policy Analysis in Asia: Reportlinker Releases New Report

A new market research report titled “Renewable Energy Policy Analysis in Asia” has been released by Reportlilner.com.

20 Feb 2010

Honeywell Completes Solar Photovoltaic Project for the City of Wilmington

Of the two photovoltaic projects for the City of Wilmington, Delaware, Honeywell has completed the installation of the first solar photovoltaic array. In an event that showcased American Reinvestment and Recovery Act supported successful projects, this installation was highlighted.

20 Feb 2010

ONTILITY to Offer Solar Thermal Design and Installation Training in Texas

A Solar Thermal Design and Installation Training (S104) course will be offered by ONTILITY from March 15th to 19th, 2010 in Austin, Texas. The course adheres to the requirement of NABCEP to acquire its solar thermal installer certificate.

20 Feb 2010

Energos Signs Development Agreements for Two Wind Power Projects

Facilitated by Allegiance Capital, Energos has signed agreements with the developers of two wind farm projects in west Texas. Energos, which is based in Madrid, will provide capital for development and development services to Peak Wind, L.L.C. and Caprock Wind. Both the wind power projects, Arranz Wind Tuxedo I and the Arranz Wind Caprock I, will generate about 200 MW of electricity each. Ongoing oversight services will be provided by Allegiance Capital for both the projects.

20 Feb 2010

Parallel Wiring of Solar Modules May Enhance Efficiency

Due to the efforts of Dr. Jonathan Kimball, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, solar arrays may be more reliable and energy efficient in the future.

20 Feb 2010

Researchers Develop New Biodiesel Processing Technology

Researchers at the UC Davis have developed a new process that could significantly increase the yields of biodiesel from oilseed crops by up to 24%. A single process is employed in the new method to convert both carbohydrates and plant oils into biodiesel. In addition, the biodiesel’s performance characteristics is also improved, particularly in cold climates. A paper providing details of the new patented method is published online in Energy & Fuels journal.

20 Feb 2010

Toshiba International to Supply Hydro Power Generators to Isagen in Colombia

Toshiba International Corporation in collaboration with Mitsui & Co. Plant Systems Ltd will be supplying three numbers 324MVA hydro power generators to a leading power generation company in Colombia, Isagen S.A. E.S....

20 Feb 2010

Kyocera’s Polycrystalline Solar Modules Achieve 16.6% Conversion Efficiency

Kyocera, one of the leading solar module manufacturers, has achieved a conversion efficiency of 16.6% (aperture are efficiency of 17.3%) with its polycrystalline solar modules by incorporating its back-contact technology.

20 Feb 2010