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Study Indicates Air Temperature is the “Smoking Gun” Behind Climate Change in the Arctic

In a new study, John Walsh, chief scientist for the University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, reports that air temperature is the “smoking gun” behind climate change in the Arctic.

8 Apr 2019

Imec and Jolywood Achieve a Record of 23.2 Percent with Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cells

Today, at SiliconPV 2019, imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies and partner in EnergyVille, announces that its n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells developed with Jolywood, a leading Chinese manufacturer of n-type bifacial solar cells and modules, have reached a certified front-side conversion efficiency of 23.2 percent.

From Jolywood(Suzhou) Sunwatt Co.,Ltd 8 Apr 2019

$1.2m Renewable Energy Project a Win for Consumers and Industry

How much difference can five minutes make? Quite a lot, actually, when it comes to weather forecasting.

8 Apr 2019

Midsummer Moves into the Customer Market for Solar Panels with New BIPV Metal Sheet Solar Roof

Swedish solar energy technology leader Midsummer, today launches its new energy producing metal sheet roof “Midsummer solar roofs”.

From Midsummer AB 8 Apr 2019

Study Shows How Peru’s Rainforest Conservation Efforts can Become More Effective

In an effort to protect the rainforest, the Peruvian government had introduced a program several years ago. Conversely, a recent analysis carried out by the Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn has demonstrated that its impact is negligible. However, the investigators also have some good news—the effectiveness can possibly be increased by three measures.

8 Apr 2019

Researchers Tweak MOFs to Create Rocket Fuel that is Safer and Cleaner

According to a study reported in Science Advances last week, it might be feasible to synthesize rocket fuel that is considerably safer and cleaner when compared to the hypergolic fuels that are generally used at present, and yet just as effective.

8 Apr 2019

Study Emphasizes Role of Biodiversity in Maintaining Land Fertility and Productivity in Arid Areas

The multiple aspects of vegetable biodiversity in 123 arid and semi-arid ecosystems around the world have been explored by a Spanish and French team of scientists, including Universidad de Alicante (UA) researcher Santiago Soliveres, members of the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, the National Agronomy Research Institute of France (INRA), and the Spanish National Research Council.

5 Apr 2019

Researchers Study the Impact of Electronics Waste Accumulating in Landfills

The past few years have witnessed a boom due to the dwindling cost of solar power, with increasingly number of photovoltaic panels emerging on backyard solar farms and rooftops across the globe.

5 Apr 2019

Present CO2 Level in the Atmosphere Likely to be Higher than Ever Before, Finds Study

Present levels of CO2 greenhouse gas in the atmosphere are probably higher than they ever were in the last three million years.

4 Apr 2019

Global CNG Vehicles Market Research Report: Adoption of Clean Technology Could Expand CNG Vehicles Industry Size by 2025

The consistent rise in prices of conventional fuels is likely to create incremental opportunities for manufacturers of CNG vehicles over the forecast year.

4 Apr 2019

Amazon Filters Expands Digital Inks Filtration Portfolio

Amazon Filters reports on significant uptake by digital ink manufacturers of its advanced SupaPleat Plus ink filter range to solve filtration issues in UV, solvent and water based pigmented inks. All inks are not ...

From Amazon Filters Ltd. 4 Apr 2019

United Way Partners with Common Energy on a Clean Energy Project

United Way of the Southern Tier recently announced a collaboration with Common Energy to provide lower cost clean energy to communities in the Southern Tier.

4 Apr 2019

Tunnel Studies Offer New Vision for Real-World Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles

Two recent studies conducted on opposite coasts of the United States led to the same conclusion: real-world vehicle emissions have dropped considerably over time, and advancements in diesel engines and emissions controls are delivering measurable reductions in black carbon emissions (PM 2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases (GHG).

4 Apr 2019

Energy System of the Future to be Demonstrated in Orkney

The first phase of a new £28.5 million project to create a Virtual Energy System (VES) in Orkney, Scotland, has been launched to digitally link distributed and intermittent renewable generation to flexible demand.

4 Apr 2019

Larson Electronics Releases Solar Security Tower, 20' Tall, 7.5' Trailer, (3) Cameras, (2) 265 W Panels

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of a solar powered security tower to quickly deploy equipment to elevations of up to 20 feet.

From Larson Electronics LLC 4 Apr 2019