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Novel technique to synthesise nanocrystals that harvest solar energy
One reason that solar energy has not been widely adopted is because light absorbing materials are not durable. Materials that harvest solar radiation for energy often overheat or degrade over time;...
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MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires. Using exotic particles called quantum dots as the basis for a photovoltaic cell is not a new...
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The Kalkbult solar PV plant in the arid, sun-blasted Karoo will not only deliver useful energy to the grid, but function as a model of technological boldnessThe post Karoo’s Kalkbult solar PV plant...
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TAG Heuer Meridiist Infinite: meet the always-on phone
The TAG Heuer Meridiist Infinite features a photovoltaic panel that’s built into the screen to keep the phone powered up for as long as there’s a light source
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Where are we with solar power, what solutions can we expect and where is the technology going. Popular Mechanics takes a closer look. The post Solar power: where are we going – brought to you by the...
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