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    Now refill dead battery using solar cells and wind turbines

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    We have heard a lot about the electric cars of the future. Even though there still do exist many electric cars, yet they haven’t yet been as popular in use. But the future seems very bright for these electric cars … Continue reading3

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    Sharp upgrades its solar cell module for mobile phones

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    Sharp Corp has now come up with an upgraded version of solar cell module for its handsets. This is an upgraded version of the previous solar cell module that they had introduced. The physical dimensions and the output have been … Continue reading3

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    Stick-on solar cells to power your home, iPod and mobile phones

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    Your home, mobile phones and even your iPod can be soon powered with the energy stored in plastic cells according to the latest research reports from Queensland. These new generation solar cells are made from moulded plastic and are smaller … Continue reading3

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    Tokai Challenger car is all set to zoom with Sharp’s solar cells

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    Construction on Tokai University’s solar car that is equipped with Sharp’s solar cells has been completed. It boasts of highest level of conversion energy in the world. This car will be used in the solar race which is one of … Continue reading3

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    SunPower Solar Cells to power PlanetSolar, world’s largest solar boat

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    SunPower Corp who manufactures high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, will power the world’s largest solar catamaran, PlanetSolar. The solar boat is currently under construction and is being designed by a team of international engineers and plans to … Continue reading3

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    Airforce’s UAVs to be powered by dye-sensitized solar cells

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    In the future dye-sensitized solar cells are expected to power the unmanned aerial vehicles popularly known as UAVs. The main reason for this is that they are an optimum energy harvesting source that may lead to longer flight times without … Continue reading3

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    Windows with transparent solar cells

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    Windows gives you a good view of your surroundings, but have you heard of your windows capable of producing electricity. Even the facades of the house can harness solar energy to supply the occupants with electrical power. This could very … Continue reading3

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    Energy efficient transparent solar cell for electricity generating windows

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    A solar company in the US has come up with the idea of using energy-efficient transparent solar cell that will be built onto electricity-generating windows. They will be using Konarka’s plastic solar cells in building materials, including windows. They also … Continue reading3

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    Sony lights up elegant Hana-Akari prototype via dye-sensitized solar cells

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    At the ongoing Ecoproducts-2008, Sony has stirred interest amongst the visitors with its latest Hana-Akari prototype lighting fixture. Based on the innovative dye-sensitized solar cells, this lamp can light up dark times akin to photosynthesis technique. Unlike the current silicon … Continue reading3

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