Devices from electric cars to laptops could benefit from a new kind of capacitor, which combines the best features of conventional devices to store a large quantity of charge and release it rapidly.
Read more here: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16768-atomic-construction-yields-punchier-power-store.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news
The US Department of Energy invites comments and suggestions on all key topics, findings, themes, and suggestions found in the Proceedings of their Wind Energy Workshops. Input is especially encouraged on possible analytical and R&D pathways which could contribute to the achievement of the 20% Wind by 2030 scenario.
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California’s solar power market and its startups stand to gain from utilities making a direct play into renewable energy development, a prominent industry representative said in an interview yesterday.
Read more here: http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/02/26/26greenwire-calif-startups-might-get-help-in-unlikely-place-9884.html