Two Methods for Meeting Humanity’s Energy Needs

Transparent solar cells for windows generate electricity // nanotechnology equipped solar cells

“We are excited by this new invention on transparent solar cells, which applied our recent advances in transparent conducting windows (also published in ACS Nano) to fabricate these devices,” said Paul S.Weiss, CNSI director and Fred Kavli Chair in NanoSystems Sciences.

“The self-cleaning element eliminates the need for periodical maintenance and ensures the panels are always performing at maximum efficiency, leading to cost savings equivalent to a 3-5 year decrease in payback time,” said a spokesperson. This advance improves solar energy absorption by up to six percent, she added.

seems like a great year for energy tech :> 4%/6% now, soon 100% and then the fun startz xD

First Ever Integrated Solar Power Tile Launched in India

The Amrita Centre for Nanosciences has come out with what is billed as the world’s first integrated solar power storage tile using super capacitor.

It has been named ‘Amrita Smart’ and was launched on Friday at the ongoing International Conference, NANOSOLAR 2012, organised by the Amrita Centre for Nanosciences at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences..

AWESOME!