Florida startup Algenol Biofuels says that it can efficiently produce commercial quantities of ethanol directly from algae without the need for fresh water or agricultural lands–a novel approach that has captured the interest and backing of Dow Chemical, the chemical giant based in Midland, MI.
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Bio Fuels
Technology Review: Nanopillar Solar Cells
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2009
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have made a new kind of solar cell by growing an array of upright nanoscale pillars on aluminum foil. They make bendable solar cells by encapsulating the entire cell inside a transparent, rubbery polymer. The design, the researchers suggest, could lead to solar cells that cost less than conventional silicon photovoltaics.
The nanopillars allow the researchers to use cheaper, lower-quality materials than those used in conventional silicon and thin-film technologies.
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Solar Panels, Solar Energy
Finally one of my big wishes…
How about a hand a small transportable UV device the does a very complete job of sanitizing water?
Check it out: SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier
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Camping, Hiking, Potable Water
Technology Review: Alternative-Energy Markets Brighten
Venture-capital investing remains slim, but some momentum is building.
By Michael Fitzgerald
The sputtering alternative-energy market, which has been mired in a deep slump for at least the last six months, is showing some signs of recovery.
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Green Economy, Green Venture Capital
I guess you can tell I’m a fan….
The NAIOP Disinformation Study
By Edward Mazria
I was wondering when it would happen, a Building Sector disinformation campaign launched by vested interests. Well, it’s happened. The campaign hit The New York Times on Saturday…
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Economic Policy, Economic Stimulus, Emerging Tech for Energy, Green Architecture, Sustainable Economy
