energy

Solar panel costs set to fall 10% a year, on course to meet 20% of global energy needs by 2027

Posted in Hardware on 27th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Power from the sun could supply 20% of energy worldwide by 2027 on current technology trends, say UK researchers.

Latest Wi-Fi Technology Could Charge Devices As Well As Providing Connectivity

Posted in Hardware on 16th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

A new technology called Power Over Wi-Fi(PoWiFi), can transmit both energy and internet from one router.

Why renewable energy keeps growing despite low fossil fuel prices

Posted in Business on 16th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Growth in renewable energy shows no signs of slowing, even though fossil fuel prices have plummeted. Heres why:

Adding cesium to perovskite in solar cells boosts performance of silicon

Posted in Hardware on 11th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Solar has so far not been efficient enough for the average consumer; doubling efficiency might make it a smart investment.

The Cota transmitter shown at CES can charge gadgets over the air

Posted in Hardware on 7th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

The company eventually plans to follow-up with larger base station units that are capable of blanketing an entire home with wireless power.