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LCD screen harvests light to power devices
Keeping smartphones and laptops charged when there's no electrical outlet in sight is a perennial challenge. A novel LCD screen developed by UCLA engineers could potentially help solve the problem.
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Solar panels keep buildings cool, study shows
Solar photovoltaic panels installed on rooftops do more than supply clean power, they also act as "roof shades" to keep buildings cool.
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Experts: Solar installations are diversifying
You wear different sunblock depending on the intensity of the climate, so why shouldn't the sort of solar technology vary depending on the part of the country where you live. That is exactly what...
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How clean is your solar? Report rates leaders on toxics, recycling policies
Last year, I reported that the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) had taken a proactive stance in assessing the materials founds in various solar panels -- as well as the sustainability...
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Solar leads U.S.-specific 2010 VC money grab
An analysis from consulting firm Ernst & Young puts 2010 venture capital investment in clean and green technologies at close to $3.98 billion, which is up about 8 percent from its finding of...
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Manufacturing new solar tech at scale (photos)
Many companies have created new solar photovoltaic technology to lower the cost of solar. How are they bringing new manufacturing plants online?
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Solar flower power, er PowerFlower
Don't have enough space on your roof for a solar panel? Lots of shade trees near your patio? PowerFlower Solar has a portable option you might want to check out. This SmartPlanet video with Jason...
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SmartPlanet: Portable solar designed for farmers
The PowerFlower uses concentrated photovoltaic technology which makes it easy for farmers to move the generator around their fields, deploying to the areas that need it most.
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Window doubles as solar panel
New technology from Pythagoras Solar has resulted in the development of what the company is calling the industry's "first energy efficient, transparent and high power-density photovoltaic glass...
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IBM takes smart grid work down under
IBM nabs integration work as part of solar tech/smart grid test in western Australia.
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Gartner: Solar technology adoption will drive new IT revenue opportunities
Photovoltaic technology adoption will spur new IT technology and services growth, according to new predictions from researcher Gartner.
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Sun not shining on solar-powered gadgets
Solar or photovoltaic technology in mobile computing devices is still impeded by performance and price issues, and is not likely to entirely replace batteries anytime soon, according to analysts.
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Remodelled house generates more energy than it uses
There's an Aspen, Colordao, home with 16-inch thick walls. The house uses plenty of passive solar energy as well photovoltaic cells. It is a "smart house" with constant monitoring of energy use,...
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New Mexico looks to harvest jobs from sun
Solar thermal tubes. Courtesy Schott. A new solarvoltaic production plant is opening in Albuquerque. It's owned by Schott Solar. The plant opens in a month and will employ about 300 people....
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One solar company sets positive record
Solar collectors. Courtesy: Schott. A half-century old German solar company just had a record earnings year. And they could be on their way to another one in 2009. Despite the recession....
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Bright day for Silicon Valley solar company
Solar collector panels. Courtesy SolFocus. SolFocus of Mountain View says they will be helping build several solar collector installations in Greece. Partnering with an investment firm and an...
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Always On and evergreen
Always On has just announced their picks for the top fifty, privately-held, green tech companies based in the eastern U.S. Their overall winner: GreatPoint Energy. Always on concluded about the...
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Coolerado looks to sun to keep things cool
Just stumbled upon this information from Coolerado, which makes technology for solar-powered air conditioners. The company is out drumming up partnerships with solar installers from the commercial...
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What price solar?
Given its plentiful sunshine, it's a no-brainer that Silicon Valley is investing heavily in solar products, not just in terms of consumer and commercial installations but in manufacturing...
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Thin-film photovoltaics to generate $14 bln in 2015
NanoMarkets projects that after a few lean years in 2009 and 2010 for the TFPV business higher growth rates will return in 2011. The firm’s analysis projects revenues of $4.6 bln in 2011...
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