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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.
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.
Solar energy from discarded car batteries
Posted in Science on 23rd Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
MIT researchers have developed a simple procedure for making a promising type of solar cell using lead recovered from discarded lead-acid car batteries.