energy

Nanowires give 'solar fuel cell' efficiency a tenfold boost

Posted in Hardware on 19th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers make important step towards a solar cell that generates hydrogen.

Tesla CTO: Batteries with Solar Will Lead to Cheap Electricity Within 10 Years

Posted in Hardware on 15th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Energy storage is the key to popularizing solar energy generation.

How Will We Meet the Energy Demands of the Coming Megacities?

Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The rise of megacities will come at a price: energy needs will be enormous.

Oil Giant To Build World's Largest Solar Project

Posted in Hardware on 9th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Today the state oil company of Oman announced a landmark deal with California-based solar developer GlassPoint to build the worlds largest solar project.

Wave generator supplies US electrical grid for the first time

Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Though it can only produce 20 kilowatts, the DoE said that similar devices could eventually provide large amounts of clean power to coastal cities.