UCLA researchers up the efficiency of a tandem polymer solar cell, which combines multiple cells with different absorption bands, to a record 10.6 percent.
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Big Solar Backed By California Desert Dwellers, But…
A BrightSource-backed survey says 75 percent of Southern California desert residents support the development of large-scale solar power plants there.
California Has Solar Job Lessons For Other States
Pay attention, nation: A new report sees California’s U.S.-leading solar industry gaining jobs, but also says that its workforce training must evolve.
Solar Tower, All 540 Feet, Rises In Nevada Desert
With the tower now built, SolarReserve says the 110-MW Crescent Dunes power plant, with molten-salt energy storage, is on course for a 2013 opening.
Solar Cell Doubles Electrons, Bumps Up Efficiency
A Cambridge team’s hybrid cell—using organic and inorganic materials—generates two electrons for every photon, which could enable a big boost in energy capture.
Navy Tech, Comms Center Supersizes Solar
SolarWorld panels give the U.S. Navy a 1.3-megawatt photovoltaic system at its Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command complex in San Diego.
Obama Budget Pumps Up Clean Energy, FWIW
The president said he wouldn’t back down on clean-energy investment, and his 2013 budget comes through—but turning proposals into reality will be a challenge.
Solar Power Ambitions Grow Under Florida Sun
National Solar Power has announced plans to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in Liberty County, Fla., adjacent to its 400-megawatt Gadsden County project.
Big Solar Fights California County’s ‘Sun Tax’
Utility-scale solar developers go to court to invalidate a Riverside County, Calif., fee that could cost them millions of dollars every year.
Blackout Beater: Japan Combines Solar, Storage
Addressing Japan’s demand for reliable, self-sufficient energy supply, Kyocera and Nichicon join their solar and battery storage expertise in a new home energy management system.
Solar Panel Efficiency Records Broken Again?
PV keeps getting better: Alta Devices says its panel registered 23.5 percent efficiency, while Semprius, using concentrated photovoltaics, hit 33.9 percent.
Renewables Will Bring Golden Age Of Free Energy
The nations and states adopting renewable energy now will reap a big payoff down the road, says EarthTechling’s Susan Kraemer, getting practically free energy.
California Roll: Clean Energy Surged In 2011
California says its three big investor-owned utilities added a record 839 MW of clean energy capacity in 2011, and were up to 17 percent renewables in 2010.
San Diego Leads California In Solar Power
Environment California says San Diego has more solar installations and capacity than any other city in California—even beating out much larger Los Angeles.