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Micro-electronics powered by solar energy with inbuilt solar cells
December 31, 2010Micro-electronics can now breathe in a new life, leaving out dependency on batteries, as researchers have come up with a more efficient way to power up micro-electronics. A microchip that directly integrates photovoltaic cells has been developed that unlike the … Continue reading3
Posted in Alternative Energy | Tagged "solar cells", Micro-electronics, Solar_Powered | Leave a comment2010 May See At least Two Solar Sails Afloat in Space
November 13, 2009After sailing in water and in air, it is time to unfurl sails in the space and year 2010 may actually be marked as the year of beginning of solar sailing. Two different space experiments are set to use light … Continue reading3
Posted in Alternative Energy | Tagged "chemical fuels", "solar cells", "solar sails", "Space research", Ikaros, Japan, LightSail1, propulsion, Solar-Energy, Solar-System, Sun, sunlight | Leave a commentSun Drive USB Key is an Awesome Eco friendly Gadget
November 10, 2009Sun Drive, a USB Key which uses solar cell seems to be one of the most trendy eco friendly gadgets in recent times. Modern world of computers, laptops, gadgets and other accessories cannot function without USB drives and chargers. This … Continue reading3
Posted in Gadgets and Tech | Tagged "eco products", "solar cells", accessories, Charger, Eco-Friendly, Gadgets, Green, laptop, USB_drive | Leave a commentToyota Prius gets solar panel with Kyocera’s solar cells
May 20, 2009Toyota’s new Prius has come up with an updated model by using Kyocera Corp’s solar panels which are mounted on the roof. The cells used are polycrystalline Si solar cells which is a cheaper option compared to other solar cells. … Continue reading3
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