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Bright future predicted for solar power

Bright future predicted for solar power

A new report has suggested that the booming photovoltaic (PV) cell industry could supply up to 20 percent of the total energy needs of the United States.
Iain Thomson Aug 9 2007 2:38PM Hardware
Solar cells break efficiency record

Solar cells break efficiency record

Researchers at the University of Delaware (UD) have developed a solar cell that can convert sunlight to power with 42.8 percent efficiency – a new record.
Iain Thomson Aug 2 2007 5:13PM Hardware
Boffins build printable solar panels

Boffins build printable solar panels

Boffins at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets.
Staff Writers Jul 23 2007 2:20PM Hardware
Boffins unveil tandem solar cell

Boffins unveil tandem solar cell

Global team boosts efficiency of solar energy cells.
Robert Jaques Jul 17 2007 1:58PM Hardware
Astronomers find water on planet beyond solar system

Astronomers find water on planet beyond solar system

But not a drop to drink.
Robert Jaques Jul 16 2007 5:13AM Software
Aussie boffins boost solar cell efficiency

Aussie boffins boost solar cell efficiency

Australian scientists promise cheaper and more effective panels.
Robert Jaques May 7 2007 10:34AM Hardware
Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

US scientists produce 'mega-molecules' of semiconducting materials.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 2:39PM Hardware
Solar cell revolution boosts efficiency to 40 percent

Solar cell revolution boosts efficiency to 40 percent

Best ever sunlight to power conversion.
Iain Thomson Dec 8 2006 9:43AM Oddware
Sharp bets US$30m on solar power

Sharp bets US$30m on solar power

New manufacturing technology to cope with silicon shortage.
Simon Burns Nov 3 2006 9:50AM Hardware

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