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Researchers from Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology and Suntech Power Holdings have developed the world’s most efficient broadband nanoplasmonic solar cells for use in thin-film technology. Project scientists report improving the efficiency of existing thin-film cells by up to 8.1 percent through incorporating nucleated gold and silver nanoparticles.
When officials from AORA Solar cut the blue ribbon to launch the Tulip CSP system in Spain, I was able to sit with Pinchas Doron, PhD, AORA’s chief technology officer, to learn more of this innovative hybrid system. What follows is a condensed version of that interview.
Last November, the City of Bordeaux in France asked citizens to make suggestions on what they would like to see included in the design of a new town bike. More than 300 citizens shared their ideas, which designer Philippe Starck has now used as the inspiration for what has been provisionally called the City PIBAL Streamer – an interesting concept where riders can either sit and pedal like on a traditional bike, or stand on the platform and use it like a scooter.
I had the privilege of being at the unveiling of the first hybrid modular concentrated solar power (CSP) system to operate in Europe this week. AORA had developed and launched this incredible “Tulip System” – located at the expansive Platforma Solar de Almeria (PSA) outside the southern Spanish city of Almeria.
This TED e-book by British architect Rachel Armstrong, is published this Tuesday, February 7. For all interested in the evolution of architecture for the people of this planet, take a look. New TED Book – Living Architecture – Releases 7 February (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)
There are many who believe nearly 1.5 billion people in the world who live without access to modern forms of energy should have a voice to affect change for the better. Among those with the mission: the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF). The nonprofit has been working to eliminate energy poverty through the use of solar power and today it announced the launch of “Energy is a Human Right,” a campaign showing support for those living in energy poverty.
The ideas of sustainability and sustainable design are a growing part of today’s product design conversations. But exactly what is sustainable design, and how do you create a greener product? We’ll answer these questions through this Guide to Sustainable Design with interactive content and detailed examples.
With advances in renewable energy lighting products like this LED bulb from Nokero, impoverished areas of the world that have no electricity will begin to enjoy better lives, and school children will be able to read at night — affordably and safely. Capturing Sunlight in a Bulb to Eliminate Kerosene for Lighting (via EcoLocalizer)
