A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published a paper last week in the journal Nature Energy that described how they built a working solar thermophotovoltaic device.
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New Solar Cell Device Surpasses Theoretically Predicted Efficiency Limit
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By Enerknol Research
Outcomes from Expanded Earning Opportunities, Information Access, and Competition Could Influence Utility Reform Nationwide Key Takeaways: The New York State Public Service Commission (NY PSC) Order to adopt a policy framework for ratemaking and revenue models aims to better align utility financial interests with consumer benefits The framework will add market-based platform earnings and outcome-based… Keep reading →
Nine Women To Receive U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Awards
By U.S. Department of Energy
STANFORD, Calif. At the fifth annual Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Women in Clean Energy Symposium today, nine distinguished women across multiple disciplines will be honored for outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. The Symposium is being held at Stanford University and is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), MIT Energy… Keep reading →
U.S. Solar Jobs Exceed Oil And Gas For First Time In 2015
By Thomas R. Burton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
According to a report released last week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the number of U.S. solar jobs surpassed those in oil and natural gas extraction for the first time last year.
Leaders Opting For Dual Paths To Smart City Development
By Mike Bossom & Gary Hawkins | Black & Veatch
Adoption of smart city initiatives appears to be dividing most city governments into two camps – those that opt for incremental add-on or pilot programs, and those that pursue some form of root-level master planning. There are advantages and disadvantages to each course. According to the 2016 Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility… Keep reading →
Global Energy Leaders Gather In California To Drive Clean Energy Development And Deployment
By Dr. Ernest Moniz | Secretary of Energy
This week, I’m in San Francisco to host the first gathering of global energy ministers since last December’s climate negotiations in Paris. These leaders represent countries that make up 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The focus of these meetings will be to expand international collaboration in clean energy research, development, demonstration and deployment to… Keep reading →
New Study Examines Progress Toward SunShot Initiative Goals, Identifies Emerging Solar Energy R&D Opportunities For 2020 And Beyond
By U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON – Today, the Energy Department released the On the Path to SunShot reports, a series of eight research papers examining the state of the U.S. solar energy industry and the progress made to date toward the SunShot Initiative’s goal to make solar energy cost-competitive with other forms of electricity by 2020. The solar… Keep reading →
3 Policies Driving Innovation In The Electricity Sector
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As rapid changes in energy technology – both in renewable and fossil fuel sources – transforms the way we power our lives, we have a chance to leave our children a prosperous world and reduce the effects of climate change. But, to scale fast enough, we need smart policies – at all levels of government.… Keep reading →
Investing In Renewable Energy Projects In Europe
By Ladislav Štorek, Barlas Balcioglu, Mark Clough, Lucille De Silva, Matteo Falcione | Dentons
Europe has seen a renewables surge in the last decade, with green power capacity doubling in the last five years alone.
Energy Department Announces Funding For Design And Construction Of Manufacturing Of Biofuels, Bioproducts And Biopower
By U.S. Department of Energy
$90 MILLION FUNDING WILL ADVANCE ADMINISTRATION GOALS TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY WASHINGTON — Recognizing the importance of biofuels to energy and climate security, the Energy Department today announced up to $90 million in project funding focused on designing, constructing and operating integrated biorefinery facilities. The production of biofuels from sustainable,… Keep reading →
