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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

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, efficiency, electricity, sunlight, silicon, solar energy, material, barrier, Sharp Corp., semiconductor

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: silicon, sunlight, electron, cell, efficiency, material, electricity, researcher

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, DisplaySearch, efficiency, Hitachi Ltd., LCD, plasma TV, power consumption, TV, researcher, LCD TV, president

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: silicon, cell, efficiency, factory, manufacturing, CEO, process

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., efficiency, energy, technology company, server, HP, e-mail

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

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, manufacturing, production, Silicon Valley, scientist

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, Illuminata Inc., Linux, efficiency, state, Intel, work, operating system, laptop computer, battery, server

In search of the Google of clean tech, page 2

March 4, 2009 In a tough economy, the companies that look a little like a high-tech outfit may be the big winners. TAGS: turbine, efficiency, utility, Google Inc.

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, challenge, car, idea

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, efficiency, law, tax, R&D, transportation, standards, truck, president

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, information technology, America

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: engine, car, efficiency, battery, video

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, photocopier, Xerox Corp., lab, cell, efficiency, printer, scientist, idea

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, venture capital, car
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