Three New Solar Tech Breakthroughs Now
Don Beck | 04.05.2007 19:56 | Ecology
1) Research scientists at Rice University have
devised a new way to make solar panels out
of quantum dots.
They use cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
instead of the standard alkylphosphonic acid
compounds which makes the process safer
and much cheaper.
devised a new way to make solar panels out
of quantum dots.
They use cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
instead of the standard alkylphosphonic acid
compounds which makes the process safer
and much cheaper.
More:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070502143631.htm
2) Just two months ago researchers at a New Zealand University revealed
a breakthrough in solar technology with the use of synthetic chlorophyll
derived from the light-harvesting pigment plants use for photosynthesis.
The green solar cells are more environmentally friendly than silicon-based
cells as they are made from titanium dioxide – a plentiful, renewable and
non-toxic white mineral obtained from New Zealand’s black sand.
“The expected cost is one 10th of the price of a silicon-based solar panel,
making them more attractive and accessible to home-owners.”
More:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070405171830.htm
3) A year ago researchers at a South African University devised a method of
solar panel manufacturing using CIGS which is another substance that is
cheaper and more efficient than silicon panels. This product is being
manufactured at present and the company says the panels will be
available this summer.
More:
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2004/november/energy.htm
also:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=116&art_id=vn20060211110132138C184427
Company's website:
http://www.ife-net.de/en/solar.php
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070502143631.htm 2) Just two months ago researchers at a New Zealand University revealed
a breakthrough in solar technology with the use of synthetic chlorophyll
derived from the light-harvesting pigment plants use for photosynthesis.
The green solar cells are more environmentally friendly than silicon-based
cells as they are made from titanium dioxide – a plentiful, renewable and
non-toxic white mineral obtained from New Zealand’s black sand.
“The expected cost is one 10th of the price of a silicon-based solar panel,
making them more attractive and accessible to home-owners.”
More:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070405171830.htm 3) A year ago researchers at a South African University devised a method of
solar panel manufacturing using CIGS which is another substance that is
cheaper and more efficient than silicon panels. This product is being
manufactured at present and the company says the panels will be
available this summer.
More:
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2004/november/energy.htm also:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=116&art_id=vn20060211110132138C184427 Company's website:
http://www.ife-net.de/en/solar.php
Don Beck