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Biodiesel created from sugarcane
Sugarcane can be genetically engineered to produce oil in its leaves and stems for biodiesel production.
Finding the best renewable energy sites in Africa
MapRE lets users characterize renewable energy sites according to a fuller set of criteria than other analyses…
Typhoon turbine to harness the power of nature
Tokyo-based engineer' bladeless typhoon turbine stands up to the raw force of destructive storms.
Demand for electricity to be met by African countries
African countries may have to reassess their energy output in order to meet the demand for electricity.
Silicon solar cells break efficiency record
A team of researchers working at Kaneka Corporation has broken the record for silicon-based solar cell efficiency.
Challenger solar cell longevity improved with nanotube film
Researchers have managed to improve the long term stability of challenger solar cells made of perovskite using…
Sustainable fuel for cars from wastewater
The production and consumption of this biofuel emits 80% less CO2 than petrol and can be used in compressed natural…
Superconductivity breakthrough to double wind turbine potency
Eurotapes, a European research project on superconductivity has produced 600m (1,968ft) of the tape.
Search engine matches wind turbines in satellite imagery
Descartes Labs has launched GeoVisual Search, which locates wind turbines in satellite images.