New solar cell could double as a display
Researchers recently found that solar cells made from perovskite can both absorb and emit light. They could be integrated into windows, which could then double as lights or displays. Read more »
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Researchers recently found that solar cells made from perovskite can both absorb and emit light. They could be integrated into windows, which could then double as lights or displays. Read more »
The most recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and GTM Research puts into relief just how far solar has come in its penetration of the U.S. energy economy. And… Read more »
While crowdfunding is a tiny blip on the radar of the hot solar panel market, interest in the potential of the financing option is growing. Read more »
Sunshine can help your overall well-being, provided you get enough of it. SunSprite, a new wearable sensor, keeps track of the rays for you. Best of all: It runs on solar… Read more »
A Northwestern University graduate student has discovered a new way to produce graphene by working with silver’s unique properties. Read more »
Little is known about Apple’s rumored smartwatch, but new reports suggest the device could feature wireless charging and track health in a number of ways. Read more »
Seven out of 11 of the hardware incubator’s inaugural class of hardware startups presented their work. Highway1 is now selecting companies for its second class, which will commence in March. Read more »
The solar industry was one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S. last year, and grew 10 times faster than the average adding 24K new jobs. Read more »
MIT researchers have developed another interesting way to boost the efficiency of the typical silicon solar cell. Read more »
Using a 3D substance would be easier when manufacturing electronics, but the newly studied material has a bad habit of bubbling and turning to powder when exposed to air. Read more »