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Improved way to make III-V solar cells

For an example of extremely high-efficient solar cells at work, look no further than Mars. The rovers NASA sent to the red planet in 2003 relied on solar panels the size of a kitchen table and capable of converting about 27% of sunlight into electricity. To put that same technology to work on Earth, where the average rooftop solar panel is 15% efficient, the cost would be, well, astronomical.

BYD delivers Seattle's first electric garbage trucks

BYD announced that the first electric refuse trucks to operate in the city of Seattle - as well as the entire Pacific Northwest region - are ordered and will soon be helping to deliver on a cleaner environment.

LASYS: Industrial Laser Exhibition Report

IDTechEx analysts report on their findings at LASYS: Industrial Laser Exhibition.

Printable solar cells a step closer

Researchers have found out why new kinds of solar materials are so good at harvesting light - and have provided design rules for making them better. This opens up the opportunity to design flexible solar cells, which could be used in buildings and clothing.

Cell-sized robots

Researchers have created what may be the smallest robots yet that can sense their environment, store data, and even carry out computational tasks. These devices, which are about the size of a human egg cell, consist of tiny electronic circuits made of two-dimensional materials, piggybacking on minuscule particles called colloids.

3D Printing Metal & Synthetic Organs

From prototyping and sampling for consumer goods and electronics, to industrial and medical and dental market applications, 3D printing is proving a practical, clean part of the product design and production cycle.

E-textiles and smart fibers with KITECH

KITECH demonstrate a variety of products focused around conductivity in textiles.

Development of Welsh marine energy test site

The European Marine Energy Centre Ltd and Wave Hub Ltd have signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide strategic advice to develop the Marine Energy Test Area project which is underway in Pembrokeshire.

Japan aims to have all new passenger cars electric by 2050

The Japanese government has aims to have all new cars sold in Japan be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2050.

Synthetic biology: biomanufacturing meat without animals

Biomanufacturing meat without animals, chemicals without oil and silk without spiders. Synthetic biology can broadly be described as the engineering of biological systems, having been the focus of intense academic research from the early 2000s. Following these early steps, genetic engineering has become increasingly sophisticated, allowing microorganisms to be engineered to produce specific target compounds, known as biomanufacturing.

A new concept in solar bags

A new bag prototype specially designed to take advantage on the beach of the solar energy available in abundance at this time of the year by integrating flexible and versatile photovoltaic films.

Organic solar cells to be used in roof tiles generating power

Materials scientists have found a way to boost the efficiency of organic solar cells several times.

Ford creates autonomous vehicle subdivision

Ford Motor Company has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new organization charged with accelerating its AV business to capitalize on market opportunities.

London best in the world for electric vehicle infrastructure

Recent analysis of 89 global cities by online home rental company Spotahome has revealed London is the best for electric vehicle infrastructure.

Nidec Industrial Solutions world leader in energy storage

Nidec Industrial Solutions has, for the fifth consecutive year, confirmed its standing as the world's leading supplier in the energy storage market.

Will bioprinting be an alternative to organ transplantation?

Bioprinting has emerged during the last years as a promising technology for creating living tissues to regenerate injuries and organs. Without any doubt it is a promising technology but, how far away scientists are from creating functional tissues and organs that can be implanted in human beings? Hype or reality?

Imec beats silicon PV with 27.1 percent perovskite-silicon tandem

Imec announced a record result for its 4-terminal Perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic cell. With a power conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent, the new imec tandem cell beats the most efficient standalone silicon solar cell.

Volta closes $35M series C funding round

Volta Charging has announced the closing of a $35M Series C Funding Round. The round, designed to accelerate the rapid expansion of Volta's Electric Vehicle charging and media network, is led by the Invenergy Future Fund, with both the Invenergy Future Fund and Activate Capital assuming Series C Board seats.

First certified Green Bond for solar in Brazil

Eversheds Sutherland has advised Faro Energy on the first certified Green Bond for solar energy in Brazil. Given the scope and size of the issuance, the transaction marks a significant milestone in European investor appetite in Brazil and paves the way for further growth in solar both in Brazil and across Latin America more widely.

Azuri appoints new VP Software and Services to boost expansion plans

Azuri Technologies Ltd, a leading commercial provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to rural off-grid communities, welcomes Steve Haigh to the Senior Management Team in the new role of VP Software and Services.