Asia-Pacific markets together added 2.8-gigawatts (GW) of solar PV installations in 4Q11 on the way to a total of 6GW for the entire year, an eye-popping 165% growth, thanks in large part to a massive run-up in China
The U. of Buffalo (NY) says adding quantum dots into solar cells could increase their efficiency by a whopping 45%.
(PhysOrg.com) -- The best performing solar cells are those that are thick enough to absorb light from the entire solar spectrum, while the cheapest solar cells are thin ones, since they require less, and potentially cheaper, material. In an attempt to combine the best of both worlds, a team of scientists has outlined designs for solar cells that can absorb light from the entire solar spectrum yet are as little as 10 nanometers thick. The new design approach, which could lead to improved low-cost solar cells, requires overcoming a thermodynamic light-trapping limit proposed in the 1980s.
Torresol Energy has announced that the Valle I & II plants are fully operational, and are now powering over 40,000 homes each.
Ocean Energy - Key milestone reached in development of world
Panorama - Abu Dhabi seeks young talent to work on renewable energy - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
Panorama - Fossil fuels received more than ?320 billion in aid in 2010 - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
On June 18, a Honeywell-operated Gulfstream G450 successfully completed the first transatlantic biofuel flight. The twinjet's right Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C engine was run on a 50-50 blend of Honeywell UOP's Green Jet Fuel and petroleum-based jet fuel.
In Thailand, ADB is lending up to $70 million to support the development of the world's largest solar photovoltaic energy plants in Asia. Once operational, it will generate enough electricity for 50,000 households.
http://www.solarenergyprosandconsinfo.com/ This will provide enough enrergy for 200,000 homes, in 1 hour the Sun can provide all of the planets electricity needs for a whole year. Solar energy is the future. Sometimes I see something that inspires me, and this solar energy tower does just that.
Hong Kong is producing energy a little greener today. The largest solar energy plant was recently opened on the island, as part of an effort to cut pollution.
PV - Dubai launches solar park to boost sustainability - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
Panorama - 51% of German renewables owned by citizens - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
In Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, 85 percent of people are not connected to the electricity grid. Households use kerosene lamps when they can afford it, and businesses use expensive and dirty diesel generators.
In the lead up to another 15 percent reduction in Germany
