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Science

Scientists Using A Virus To Improve Solar Panel Technology

Solar panels have been around for decades, but they haven’t changed too much in terms of efficiency. Now, scientists at MIT have discovered that by combining a modified virus with nanotechnology, they can improve solar panel efficiency by about a third.

22 April 2011

Science

How Do Photovoltaic Solar Cells Work?

When you think renewable energy, chances are your mind fills with the image of solar photovoltaic cells adorning rooftops. But how do they work? How do the bluey-grey panels convert sunlight into electricity? We’re glad you asked…

18 October 2010

Inexpensive Solar Power Comes To Lego Mindstorms NXT

For $US90 Dexter Industries will sell you a solar panel that provides enough juice to power an NXT control brick and one servo. Surely, Lego Mindstorms Mars missions aren’t far behind.

11 June 2010

Science

Inventor Of Photosynthesis-Based Solar Cells Wins Millennium Tech Prize

A Switzerland-based chemist who invented solar cells that mimic photosynthesis is the winner of a million-dollar technology prize announced Wednesday. Michael Gratzel invented low-cost solar cells that can be turned into electricity-generating windows, mobile solar panels and other devices.

11 May 2010

Scanning New York City With Lasers From 1000m

Last week, in the early hours of the morning, a crew methodically swept over New York City in a laser-equipped Shrike Commander aircraft. They were busy creating the most accurate, detailed 3D map of the city to date.

12 April 2010

Cameras

Quantum Dots Could Make Dark, Grainy Mobile Phone Pics Obsolete

I’ve all but accepted my iPhone will never take Matt Buchanan-esque photos in low light. Hell, even in good light the results are oftentimes dull and grainy. Luckily an enhancement, like all things from the fantastic future, is almost here.

19 March 2010

Gadgets

Cabestan Sol Invictus Watch Has Two Solar Panels

Imagine having this on your wrist. The questions people would ask. The minutes you’d spend staring at it, trying to work out the time. Wondering why you spent $US560,000 on it, instead of buying a house.

15 February 2010

Solar Lego Minifig Torch Requires No AC Adaptor Charging Brick

I know next to nothing about this oversize Lego minifig-shaped solar flashlight, other than it appeared in the official Lego booth at the 2010 Nuremberg Toy Fair.

4 December 2009

Science

California Approves Orbiting Solar Panel Deal, Aims For 2016 Launch

Remember Solaren, the company that’s trying to launch those space-based solar panels, the one that signed a deal with California’s biggest power utility company? The whole plan got even closer to reality today, after getting approval from California legislators.

30 November 2009

Gadgets

Ballarat Solar Park Is 14,993 Square Metres Of Solar Goodness

Down in Ballarat, Sharp and Origin have joined forces to create the Ballarat Solar Park, a 14,993 square metre park with solar tracking panels to follow the sun for optimum energy harvesting.

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