Solar-Powered Submarine

BKW Switzerland unveiled its plans to build a 20 to 30 m. long submarine that will use solar energy. The boat, which will be used as a tourist attraction, will have windows 70 cm wide in order to see the sea.
The project, called Project Goldfish, will be able to carry 30 passengers and 3 staff [...]

Energy Revolution, Support for Renewable Energies In Mexico

Energy revolution, a perspective of sustainable energy in Mexico. This is the name of the report submitted by CIEC (Ecosystems Research Center) written by Omar Masera Cerruti, where he commented on the support required from the government on renewable energy and solar energy to be at a disadvantage against non-fossil fuels.
He called to make decisions [...]

Extended Life for Organic Solar Cells

IMOMEC, associated laboratory of IMEC, located on the Hasselt University campus; developed a method to stabilize the morphology of nano-solar cells, and it resulted an impressive improvement.
With these stable solar cells efficiency can be compared with the standard ideals of organic solar cells. This discovery paves the way for commercial solar cells with a lifespan [...]

2nd Solar Thermoelectric Concentration Summit

Next November 12th and 13th the 2nd Solar Thermoelectric Concentration Meeting will be held in Seville, Spain, and the following points will be addressed:
• The latest stuff in storage – Latest solutions for concentrated solar thermal energy. Discover the future of thermal energy storage for large-scale plants.
• Royal Decree – taking into account [...]

Solar Cell Sized as a Typeface.

These new solar cells, with the size of a 12 letter from the computer (as in Microsoft Word when you use font size 12), are being tested to supply energy to microscopic machines.
Researchers from the University of South Florida said that these are the smallest solar cells in the world; it takes 20 aligned cells [...]

Build your Own Solar Concetrator

This is a simple solar furnace, the type of concentration that can it generates is a temperature high enough to melt aluminum and other metals. By following the instructions detailed below you can build a solar concentrator of any size.
It consists of small mirrors stick on one end with silicone and then are adjusted by [...]

The First Solar Car

American Greg Johanson developed in 1981 a car tricycle with photovoltaic solar cells half horsepower, 60v with a direct current motor powered by a five-under 12 V batteries connected in series and charged five of 35 solar modules w.
His average speed was 50 km / h. The pioneer vehicle was stolen and never recovered, but [...]

EU Countries Are Obliged To Notify Brussels Investments In Energy Infrastructure To Identify Gaps

The countries of the European Union must notify Brussels their investments in energy infrastructure in the sector of oil, gas or electricity, including from renewable sources, in order to identify potential hotspots while on the network and correct and prevent supply interruption risk, according to the rule adopted today by the Energy Ministers of the [...]

A Fair Held In Rio De Janeiro Reunites The Technicians Of The Future

Over 600 students from 13 countries competing this week in Rio de Janeiro in a scientific Olympiads in showing their skills in various technical areas and are a showcase for future employment.
The competition, which began Tuesday and ends Saturday, is divided into two parts, the Knowledge Olympics, involving 562 young Brazilians in vocational courses and [...]

Solar Energy Performance

As the cost of electricity goes up, alternative energy solutions – like solar power – may be more practical. The problem with solar is the initial investment required to install photovoltaic panels can require $ 50,000 to match the power of the average of the requirements for a house.
The idea is to find places that [...]