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Design Rules for Building Efficient Organic Solar Cells | Research & Technology | Jul 2018

[ad_1] LINKÖPING, Sweden, July 19, 2018 — Twenty-five researchers from seven research institutes in Europe, the U.S., and China have collaborated to draw up rules for designing high-efficiency organic solar cells. The design rules, which challenge some previously held ideas, have been published in Nature Materials.  “We have formulated some rational design rules to […]

Baker-Polito Administration Funds Solar Projects for Low Income Residents

[ad_1] MassCEC CEO Stephen Pike, Habitat Director of Construction Bob Ryley and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito during an event to celebrate solar photovoltaic systems on homes recently constructed by Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod in Brewster. (MassCEC) BREWSTER – At a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Baker-Polito Administration today celebrated the completion of six solar […]

Most Popular Energy Source? Everyone Loves Solar

[ad_1] A recent survey shows yet again that solar panels (and wind turbines) have a level of bipartisan popularity that would be the envy of any politician. That means we’ll have something safe to talk about at the next barbeque after all. The survey, from the Pew Research Center, had a lot of fascinating findings […]

New battery could store wind and solar electricity affordably and at room temperature

[ad_1] A new combination of materials developed by Stanford researchers may aid in developing a rechargeable battery able to store the large amounts of renewable power created through wind or solar sources. With further development, the new technology could deliver energy to the electric grid quickly, cost effectively and at normal ambient temperatures. The technology […]

Solar array up and running in Conklin

[ad_1] CONKLIN (WBNG) — The Broome County solar array located at 399 Broome Corporate Parkway in Conklin is now generating solar electric power.  The solar farm project was announced in 2016 by former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. Current Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says the array went live a few weeks ago after being approved […]