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CIGS cell makers battle it out for efficiency crown

January 28, 2008 Global Solar says it's number one in solar cells made from copper indium gallium selenide, but so does Nanosolar. TAGS: substrate, cell, chemical, efficiency, sunlight, production, manufacturing, Silicon Valley, scientist

How PARC sees printers boosting clean tech

April 2, 2008 Researchers at PARC, famed for its computing innovations, say printers and copiers have a lot to offer on the eco-tech front.Photos: PARC prints green tech TAGS: Xerox PARC, Xerox Corp., photocopier, cell, lab, printer, efficiency, data center, scientist, idea

SunPower boosts solar panel output

October 16, 2006 Better efficiency and larger panels result in a 43 percent jump in output, says solar energy equipment maker. TAGS: efficiency, solar energy

FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light

December 19, 2007 Fuel efficiency mandates are raised for first time since 1975, but tax incentives for renewable power get cut. TAGS: tax incentive, renewable energy, power generation, tax, transportation, efficiency, law, standards, R&D, president

Teaching plasma to follow LCD's lead

October 18, 2007 The energy-hog televisions are losing ground to their cheaper counterparts. But developers hope that will change with improved technologies. TAGS: plasma, Hitachi Ltd., DisplaySearch, LCD, plasma TV, efficiency, LCD TV, power consumption, TV, researcher, president

Harnessing quantum dots for solar panels

June 27, 2007 Sources say a start-up is working to use the tiny particles to convert sunlight into electricity. TAGS: cell, sunlight, silicon, electron, efficiency, material, electricity, researcher

Xerox to license document software

February 20, 2004 The company is expected to announce new document processing software next week that could improve the efficiency of content management systems. TAGS: Xerox Corp., content management system, efficiency, document, category, e-mail

Far from 'The Jetsons,' air cars for commuters

August 14, 2007 NASA contest tests the efficiency and economy of experimental small-seat airplanes for use as a personal aircraft vehicle.Photos: Commuters in the sky TAGS: airport, aircraft, plane, sky, efficiency, mile, car, challenge, idea

Amazon picks up an intelligent Penguin

March 31, 2005 Site deploys Linux-based business-intelligence tools to improve efficiency of its financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting. TAGS: Cognos Inc., business analytics, Amazon.com Inc., business intelligence, analytics, forecasting, efficiency, Linux, Real-Time

Commentary: Tough road for new HP chief

March 31, 2005 Forrester analysts say the to-do list for the incoming CEO starts with a big question: Is HP better together? TAGS: Mark Hurd, Forrester Research Inc., HP, efficiency, supplier, commentary, supply chain, road, CEO, printer, IBM Corp., PC

Five dirty truths about clean technology

July 19, 2007 Venture capitalist Kirk Washington cautions that achieving eco-excellence in the 21st century won't be fast or easy. TAGS: hydrogen, emission, truth, energy, efficiency, generation, America, information technology

Solar cell breaks efficiency record

December 6, 2006 It converts almost 41 percent of light that hits it into electricity, almost double the efficiency of current commercial cells. TAGS: cell, electricity, efficiency, sunlight, solar energy, silicon, Sharp Corp., material, semiconductor, barrier

New solar technology hits snags

May 22, 2007 Companies hoping to sell an inexpensive solar technology have had to delay commercial production of their products or change their product line. TAGS: cell, silicon, efficiency, factory, manufacturing, process, CEO

Linux coders tackle power efficiency

June 25, 2007 Programmers have begun serious work to cut consumption, extending PC Linux battery life and easing server costs. TAGS: kernel, Linux, Illuminata Inc., efficiency, state, operating system, laptop computer, Intel, work, battery, server

Congress: Buy energy-efficient servers now

July 13, 2006 Tech firms have stressed energy efficiency for years. Now politicians have discovered the concept. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., technology company, energy, efficiency, HP, server, e-mail

The future of product development

August 9, 2003 McKinsey reports that while companies need to make better products more efficiently, conventional performance innovations in product development have hit a plateau. TAGS: product development, efficiency, approach, process, development

Second-fastest sports car runs on batteries

September 26, 2006 Entrepreneur sees sports car prototype as fulfilling the need for speed and environmental responsibility, too. Photos: Speedy and sporty Video: A spin in Wrightspeed X1 TAGS: car, engine, efficiency, battery, video

Intel plugs power supply guidelines

February 26, 2004 The chipmaker says four major power supply unit makers for desktop PCs will follow its new blueprint. With better efficiency, it says, companies will save on electric bills. TAGS: power supply, guideline, CRT, Intel, electricity, desktop computer, efficiency, flat panel, chip company, notebook computer, PC, monitor

Year in review: Green tech grows up

December 28, 2006 Venture capital rushed to start-ups dealing in alternative power sources and energy-efficient technology. TAGS: green tech, solar energy, efficiency, energy, fiber-optics, global warming, car, venture capital

Cheaper LEDs to light a green path?

January 19, 2007 Using plastic could help light-emitting diodes sell for less and compete with power-hungry traditional bulbs, company says. TAGS: light-emitting diode, polymer, diode, efficiency, semiconductor, president, U.S.

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