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Siemens to Supply H-Class Gas Turbine Power Plants for Patriot CCPP in Pennsylvania

Siemens Energy announced today that it has received an order from Panda Power Funds to supply two power plant units fitted with H-class gas turbines for the “Patriot” combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) in Clinton Township, Pennsylvania. This is the second project in Pennsylvania awarded by Panda Power Funds to Siemens. The first order was for the “Liberty” power plant which was announced in August 2013.

23 Dec 2013

Thesis on ‘Switchable Selective Absorber Coatings for Overheating Protection of Solar Thermal Collectors’ Awarded PhD

On 6 December, Antonio Paone of the EPFL Solar Energy and Building Physics Lab (LESO-PB) obtained his PhD for his thesis on "Switchable Selective Absorber Coatings for Overheating Protection of Solar Thermal Collectors".

11 Dec 2013

Compact, Cost-Effective Micro-Combined Heat and Power System for Home Energy Needs

Nirvana Energy Systems, Inc., a Silicon Valley startup company founded by two Stanford Professors, announced today that it had developed an efficient micro-combined heat and power (m-CHP) system for home use that converts gas into electricity and provides for domestic water and space heating.

10 Dec 2013

Triboelectric Generators Capture Foot Stomping Power to Illuminate LED Lights

With one stomp of his foot, Zhong Lin Wang illuminates a thousand LED bulbs – with no batteries or power cord. The current comes from essentially the same source as that tiny spark that jumps from a fingertip to a doorknob when you walk across carpet on a cold, dry day. Wang and his research team have learned to harvest this power and put it to work.

10 Dec 2013

Yokogawa Adds New Instruments to GS610, GS820 Family of Source Measure Units

Two new instruments have been added to the Yokogawa GS610 and GS820 family of source measure units: the GS610 Model 7655 is a battery simulator unit which simulates the internal resistance changes of batteries as an aid to failure analysis, while the GS820 Models 765601/Z and 765602/Z are 50 V output versions for testing higher-voltage components such as LEDs and power transistors.

From Yokogawa Europe B.V. 5 Dec 2013

‘Dual-Electrode Photoelectrochemistry’ Provides New Insight into How Solar Water-Splitting Cells Work

With the help of a new method called "dual-electrode photoelectrochemistry," University of Oregon scientists have provided new insight into how solar water-splitting cells work. An important and overlooked parameter, they report, is the ion-permeability of electrocatalysts used in water-splitting devices.

3 Dec 2013

Researchers Produce Half-Heusler Compounds for Thermoelectric Processes More Efficiently and Cost-Effectively

Half-Heusler compounds are especially suited for manufacturing thermoelectric modules. Waste heat can be converted to electricity with them. Researchers have manufactured the alloys for the first time in kilogram quantities.

2 Dec 2013

Dow Corning Announce Collaboration with Tianwei New Energy for Photovoltaic Production Technology

Dow Corning and Tianwei New Energy Holdings Company jointly announced a new collaboration today. Dow Corning’s silicone-based, next-generation conductive adhesive Dow Corning® PV-5802 will be used in Tianwei Ne...

From Dow Corning 26 Nov 2013

Townsend Ventures Increases its Ownership in Energy Storage Solution Provider, Dow Kokam

The Dow Chemical Company and MBP Investors, LLC (MBP), an affiliate of Townsend Ventures (Townsend), together announce the acquisition of Dow’s ownership interest in Dow Kokam LLC (Dow Kokam) by MBP. The transaction makes MBP the majority owner of Dow Kokam, which includes the Midland Battery Park in Michigan and the Lee’s Summit facility in Missouri.

From Dow Chemicals 25 Nov 2013

New Findings May Resolve Debate on How Organic Photovoltaics Turn Sunlight into Electricity

Organic solar cells have long been touted as lightweight, low-cost alternatives to rigid solar panels made of silicon. Dramatic improvements in the efficiency of organic photovoltaics have been made in recent years, yet the fundamental question of how these devices convert sunlight into electricity is still hotly debated.

22 Nov 2013

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Energy News

Siemens to Supply H-Class Gas Turbine Power Plants for Patriot CCPP in Pennsylvania

Thesis on ‘Switchable Selective Absorber Coatings for Overheating Protection of Solar Thermal Collectors’ Awarded PhD

Compact, Cost-Effective Micro-Combined Heat and Power System for Home Energy Needs

Triboelectric Generators Capture Foot Stomping Power to Illuminate LED Lights

Yokogawa Adds New Instruments to GS610, GS820 Family of Source Measure Units

‘Dual-Electrode Photoelectrochemistry’ Provides New Insight into How Solar Water-Splitting Cells Work

Researchers Produce Half-Heusler Compounds for Thermoelectric Processes More Efficiently and Cost-Effectively

Dow Corning Announce Collaboration with Tianwei New Energy for Photovoltaic Production Technology

Townsend Ventures Increases its Ownership in Energy Storage Solution Provider, Dow Kokam

New Findings May Resolve Debate on How Organic Photovoltaics Turn Sunlight into Electricity

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Energy News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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