 Research Project Aims To Make Solar Energy Technology Cheaper
(Science Daily: Wed, 16 Jan) A new large-scale research project aimed at improving technology for photovoltaic solar energy is underway. The £6.3million PV-21 program will focus on making thin-film light absorbing cells for solar panels from sustainable and affordable materials.
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 Global Warming Solutions Hybrid Solar Modules Achieve 85% Combined Energy Efficiency
(Centre Daily Times: Tue, 15 Jan) Global Warming Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GWSO) today announced successful testing of novel, hybrid (heat and electricity generation) solar modules created for the LETG (Light Electric Thermal Generator) project. The combined energy efficiency of the modules reached values of 85%, even exceeding energy harvesting efficiency of green plants.
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 Sector Snap: Solar-Power Stocks Fall
(AP via Yahoo! Finance: Wed, 16 Jan) Despite upgrades and positive analyst notes, investors dumped solar-power stocks on Wednesday as oil prices fell and investors continued to place weight on an energy bill that did not extend solar incentives.
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Harnessing solar power as a major energy source
Xcel Energy seeks bids for solar energy projects
Scientists study photovoltaic solar energy
