New ultrathin solar cells promise 12 percent higher efficiency for flexible applications
Using new materials, researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria have created an ultrathin solar cell, which is only three micrometers thick.
Category Archives: Green Initiatives
Samsung installs India’s first solar-powered mobile charging stations across Bengaluru
In a first-of-its-kind, electronic giant Samsung has installed solar-powered mobile charging stations in front of select Samsung smart cafes across Bengaluru.
After solar-powered coaches, Indian Railways targets solar-thermal plants
After successful trials of solar-powered coaches, now Indian railway is mulling to set up solar thermal plants on land owned by Railways. The step can go a long way in cutting diesel consumption, reducing carbon emissions along-with cost cutting.
Solar-powered IrresistiCat will keep your cat busy
Solar Chaser is a company that has brought a cat toy to Kickstarter. The toy is meant to keep pet cats busy. It’s called IrresistiCat – a simple device that feature a ball inside an enclosure.
Ultra-efficient quantum dot solar technology converts glass windows into clean electricity generators
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Solar Photophysics (CASP) of Los Almos have achieved a breakthrough in luminescent solar concentrator technology.
World’s first hybrid petrol/electric bicycle created using UP Mini 3D printer
David Kriston, a 46-year-old Australian has created world’s first hybrid petrol/electric bicycle using UP Mini 3D printer within small build volume of 120x120x120 mm.
Intelligent Energy working on fuel cell powered iPhone 6
A British technology company, Intelligent Energy is said to be working on revolutionary project that’ll revolutionize digital world, especially portable devices.
India to set up world’s largest solar power plant of 750 MW capacity
A week ago India commissioned world’s first 100% solar power airport in Cochi.
India to set-up world’s highest CNG fuel station in Rohtang-Pass
After commissioning world’s first 100 percent solar-powered airport in Cochin, India is ready to establish World’s highest CNG gas station
Indian researcher in MIT’s prestigious inventors list for cooling tech that works without electricity
The world is warming up, and there is a desperate need of cooling technologies that work without power. Thanks to an Indian postdoctoral researcher