April 22, 2009

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SOLAR DAILY ASU And Advent Solar Join Forces To Develop Next Gen Solar Technology Tempe AZ (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 rizona State University and Advent Solar have announced a development partnership to further the advancement of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. As part of the initiative, members of Arizona State University's Solar Power Laboratory will work with Advent Solar to develop solutions for improving energy harvesting of solar systems. The Advent Solar initiative with ASU signals a ben ... read more CAR TECH 2,757 MPG Achieved At 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas Houston TX (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 Distance, not speed, was the goal this weekend on the track at the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel. This year, more than 500 students from North and South America were on hand to stretch the boundaries of fuel efficiency. So who came out on top? ... more Previous Issues Apr 21 Apr 20 Apr 17 Apr 16 Apr 15 AEROSPACE Air China says yet to receive state aid despite request Hong Kong (AFP) April 21, 2009 Air China said Tuesday it had asked for state aid to cope with high fuel costs and weakening demand, but Beijing had not yet provided a cash boost to the flag carrier. Chairman Kong Dong said the company had lodged the request at the same time as the other two major Chinese carriers, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. But Air China was the only one that had not yet recei ... more SOLAR DAILY BioSolar Expands BioBacksheet Product Line For Entire Solar Panel Market Santa Clarita CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 BioSolar has announced that the company is nearing the completion of the commercialization of its BioBacksheet product and enters pre-production stage on new versions to address the entire flat solar panel market. "Contrary to common belief, commercialization of renewable energy technologies such as BioSolar's BioBacksheet is quite complex and requires both a comprehensive understanding an ... more POLITICAL ECONOMY HSBC lays off 100 private bankers Hong Kong (AFP) April 21, 2009 Global banking giant HSBC said Tuesday it had laid off 100 private bankers in Hong Kong as demand for their services has shrunk amid the economic downturn. "Changing market conditions have affected business volumes and have led private banking to review its business to ensure it remains competitive and well-placed to serve its clients," a spokesman for the bank told AFP. The spokesman sa ... more   energy-news: Jazz Semiconductor Joins Cool Planet Project car-tech: Luxury carmakers trying to create Chinese dream solarcell: PSE Grants Bring Solar Power To Four Local Schools ENERGY TECH Russia, China finalise oil pipeline and supply deal: govt Beijing (AFP) April 21, 2009 China and Russia signed an energy agreement Tuesday that will usher in billions of dollars of commercial deals, including the building of an oil pipeline and supply of fuel to a thirsty Chinese market. "China and Russia have agreed to a package of deals on oil pipeline construction, crude oil trade and financing and other projects pertaining to oil cooperation," foreign ministry spokeswoman ... more SOLAR DAILY SRS Energy To Debut Sole Power Tile Philadelphia PA (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 SRS Energy will launch the Sole Power Tile, the first building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing product designed for curved roofing systems, at the American Institute of Architects 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition. The convention takes place April 30, 2009 through May 2, 2009 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. SRS Energy will exhibit Sole Power Tile in partnership ... more CHIP TECH Self-Assembled Nanowires Could Make Chips Smaller And Faster Champaign IL (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 Researchers at the University of Illinois have found a new way to make transistors smaller and faster. The technique uses self-assembled, self-aligned, and defect-free nanowire channels made of gallium arsenide. In a paper to appear in the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) journal Electron Device Letters, U. of I. electrical and computer engineering professor Xiuling ... more SOLAR DAILY Sunfilm And Applied Materials Achieve Solar Industry Milestone Santa Clara CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2009 Sunfilm, AG and Applied Materials have announced that the world's first tandem junction SunFab Thin Film Line installed at Sunfilm's Grossroehrsdorf facility achieved factory acceptance on April 14, 2009. Using 5.7m2 substrates, the line passed final acceptance test certification, verifying that it has met specifications for producing solar photovoltaic modules with efficiencies of up to ... more  �  � solarcell: Vela Solaris Launches In USA With Polysun Family Of Products disaster-management: How Day-Planner For Astronauts Helps Firefighters farm: Walker's World: G8's thin food summit Three in four quake homes habitable in a month: Berlusconi Decline In Greenhouse Gas Emissions Would Reduce Sea-Level Rise Damage To Forests Could Cost The Earth Its Major Carbon Sink Aerosols May Drive A Significant Portion Of Arctic Warming Palestinians face dire water shortage: World Bank Australian wildfire inquiry told warning systems failed Implementing Sustainable Technology To Monitor The Integrity Of Bridges UBC Researchers Put A New Spin On Electrons UN atomic chief warns of nuclear power dangers Vietnam's China mining plans spark rare criticism China's BYD aims to be leader in alternative energy vehicles Analysis: Caspian division inches forward As revenue drops, Cathay asks staff to take leave Schwarzenegger blames auto woes on empty US policy Nuclear power making comeback, top energy officials say Hobbled US giants face China carmakers in Shanghai Commentary: Saving America's future China's recovery only boosting neighbours: analysts China must do more says EU as unsafe products hit record high Automakers of the world vie to tap China market Agreement reached on common 'plug' for electric cars: firm Virgin to report greenhouse gases to Climate Registry Mangroves Save Lives In Storms Masonry Building Survives Strong Jolts During Seismic Tests Previous Issues Apr 21 Apr 20 Apr 17 Apr 16 Apr 15 The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2008 - SpaceDaily. 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