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New nanomaterials: The future of solar energy
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New nanomaterials: The future of solar energy

In the race to make solar cells cheaper and more efficient, many researchers and companies are expecting a nanoscale structure of one-billionth of a meter. Using nanotec…

December 11, 2018
Volitan - the super boat of the future
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Volitan - the super boat of the future

Dr. Hakan Gursu (Turkey) has designed a very modern boat called the Volitan - which means flying fish - using both wind energy and solar energy.

December 11, 2018
Launch unmanned unmanned floatplane
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Launch unmanned unmanned floatplane

For the first time, scientists have designed an unmanned floating seaplane to land on the water. This automatic device is called Flying Fish, which operates on the water…

December 11, 2018
The largest solar power plant in the world
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The largest solar power plant in the world

The world's largest manufacturer of solar-powered products will be built in Singapore. This will also be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

December 11, 2018
Solar planes fly through the night
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Solar planes fly through the night

The Zephyr - a lightweight solar powered jetliner - broke the world record for the longest unmanned flight during 54 hours of nonstop flight, lasting two nights.

December 11, 2018
Portable mice using solar energy
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Portable mice using solar energy

A team of Dutch researchers has tested a wireless mouse powered by solar energy, without the need to add energy after a few days.

December 11, 2018
Solar collector made from ... plastic!
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Solar collector made from ... plastic!

New energy collectors made from plastic will be used to roof the roof, or wall panels (outside), or it can be a decorative material for the front of the house ...

December 11, 2018
Carbon nanotubes improve solar cell technology
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Carbon nanotubes improve solar cell technology

Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed an ultra-hybrid power from multi-walled carbon nanotubes and In-Sn oxides that can be used for solar cell applications.…

December 11, 2018
New record of photovoltaic cell performance
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New record of photovoltaic cell performance

Spectrolac, a subsidiary of the US Boeing Group, has successfully developed photovoltaic cells that can convert nearly 41% of the sun's rays into it into electricity. Th…

December 11, 2018
Vietnam: Electric vehicles and solar power
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Vietnam: Electric vehicles and solar power

In the picture is a solar-powered electric car of 29 students of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cantho University has just been presented to celebrate the 40th anniv…

December 11, 2018
Solar water heater uses solar energy
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Solar water heater uses solar energy

The solar water heater system for the civil market has been successfully researched and launched by the New Center for Thermal and Energy Research at Ho Chi Minh City Un…

December 11, 2018
Oil alternative
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Oil alternative

The world is trying to find new forms of energy, freeing people from dependence on oil - fossil energy resources are running out and are causing harmful effects to the g…

December 11, 2018