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Saturday, 20 August 2016
Solar cell basics One in seven homes in Australia has solar panels on their roof - more than anywhere else in the world. So what's going on in all those shiny rooftop structures?
Tuesday, 1 December 2015 [an error occurred while processing this directive] comments
Great Moments in Science The eye of a 45-million-year-old fly can increase the power output of a solar panel by 10 per cent. Dr Karl is inspired by how an ancient insect helped solve a modern problem.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Video from the vault The World Solar Challenge has proven to be a testing ground for technologies that drive today's clean 'green' cars.
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
The power of spinach is being used by researchers to help build cheaper and more efficient solar cells.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
The efficiency of low-cost solar cells has been increased by 30 per cent, say Australian researchers.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
German solar power plants produced a record 22 gigawatts of electricity - equal to 20 nuclear power stations at full capacity.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012 [an error occurred while processing this directive] comments
Great Moments in Science The more reliant we become on electronic gadgetry, the more vulnerable we are to a solar superstorm. Dr Karl tries to look on the sunny side.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Australia needs to look to Germany if it is to realise the potential of solar cell technology, says an expert who is being honoured today.
Thursday, 2 December 2010 [an error occurred while processing this directive] comments
Opinion Baseload power is not a fundamental requirement of modern energy production, argues Dr David Mills.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
New research has found solar panels have a mesmerising, lethal attraction to certain aquatic insects, drawing them to the panels' surface and trapping them until they die.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Dr Karl on triplej Will a shadow cast on a solar panel reduce its efficiency? Is it possible to harness energy through compost? Which renewable resources are most effective in Australia? Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Scientists have uncovered why thinner solar cells with well organised patterns on their surface are better able to trap and absorb light.
Monday, 15 February 2010
Scientists in the US have developed a new flexible and lightweight solar cell, which uses a fraction the amount of silicon used in conventional cells, while still achieving high light conversion rates.
Friday, 5 February 2010
Scientists have created a circuit that can power itself, as long as it's left in a beam of sunshine.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Scientists have worked out how to make printable solar cells more efficient by stacking them on top of each other.