Energy

: Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cells; By Prachi Patel-Predd
Thursday, December 04, 2008; The first prototype cell to use photonic crystals looks promising.

: Realizing Lithium-Battery Potential; By Peter Fairley
Wednesday, December 03, 2008; Nanoporous silicon that soaks up ions without self-destructing can make better batteries.

: A New Twist on Hydropower; By Tyler Hamilton
Wednesday, December 03, 2008; A mechanical device mimics how fish harness energy from water flow.

: Europe Backs Supergrids; By Peter Fairley
Tuesday, December 02, 2008; Recent efforts show hope for regional transmission planning for renewable power.

Energy Blogs

Ford's Bailout Plea Focuses on Energy Efficiency: By Kevin Bullis | 12/02/2008 | 9 Comments
Fixing the Economy with Green Jobs: By Kevin Bullis | 11/26/2008 | 9 Comments
Limiting Coal Targets to Fight Climate Change: By David Talbot | 11/18/2008 | 1 Comments
"Get Coal Out of the System": By David Talbot | 11/17/2008 | 10 Comments
Renewable-Fuels Standard Glitch: By Kevin Bullis | 11/04/2008 | 1 Comments
Killing the Gas Guzzlers in Australia: By Kevin Bullis | 10/24/2008 | 1 Comments
Holding Back the Wind: By David Talbot | 10/23/2008 | 8 Comments
Bailout Credits Renewables: By Kevin Bullis | 10/03/2008 | 0 Comments
Is There a Clean-Tech Bubble?: By TR Editors | 09/26/2008 | 2 Comments
CNET Reports from EmTech08: By TR Editors | 09/24/2008 | 0 Comments

News from Around the Web

Automakers, DOE Award Battery Technology Development Contract to Celgard: 12/03/2008 | via blogs.edmunds.com; The U.S. Department of Energy and a consortium made up of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler today announced the award of a $2.3 million contract ...

GridPoint and GM Demonstrate Smart Charging Capabilities: 12/03/2008 | via greencarcongress.com; At the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, GridPoint and GM are teaming to demonstrate the ability to actively manage plug-in vehicle ...

Well, Someone's Coming: Fisker To Reveal Production Plug-In at Detroit Auto Show: 12/02/2008 | via blogs.edmunds.com; Fisker is hoping to generate new buzz with the official production version of the exotic plug-in hybrid sports sedan.

National Oil Companies Gaining Predominance: 12/02/2008 | via greencarcongress.com; Petroleum Intelligence Weekly published its annual ranking of the world's 50 largest oil companies, a benchmark survey now in its 20th year. The main trend ...

Germany Aiming for 1M EVs and PHEVs by 2020: 11/28/2008 | via greencarcongress.com; The German government wants to take strong measures towards electric and hybrid vehicles in the next ten years, with the goal of putting one million ...

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A Design for Cheaper Wind Power
Monday, December 01, 2008
A design that draws on jet engine technology could halve the cost of generating electricity from wind.
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