http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/research/topics/energy-harvesting-and-storage-000474.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 474 /research/topics/energy-harvesting-and-storage-000474.asp Researchers from three institutions are uniting under a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to boost the output of solar cells. http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/new-pv-physics-promises-higher-efficiency-00002593.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/new-pv-physics-promises-higher-efficiency-00002593.asp?rsstopicid=47407 Sep 2010 As the deployment of photovoltaic solar electricity (PV) can help the European Union meet its crucial climate and energy targets, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association advocates sustainable policies with the goal of keeping the PV industry and market on an accelerated, yet sustainable growth path. http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/european-photovoltaic-observatory-launched-00002597.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/european-photovoltaic-observatory-launched-00002597.asp?rsstopicid=47407 Sep 2010 Trident Solar and Alpha have worked together to bring a complete solution to photovoltaic cell manufacturers for direct pattern printing and etching using Trident's inert 256Jet-S™ inkjet printhead and Alpha's line of jettable solar materials including both p and n dopants, dielectric, silver conductive metallic inks and etchants.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/trident-solar-and-cookson-electronics-collaborate-00002598.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/trident-solar-and-cookson-electronics-collaborate-00002598.asp?rsstopicid=47407 Sep 2010 At the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Valencia, Spain), imec presents several large-area silicon solar cells with a conversion efficiency above 19%.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/imec-reports-large-area-silicon-solar-cells-with-high-efficiency-00002599.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/imec-reports-large-area-silicon-solar-cells-with-high-efficiency-00002599.asp?rsstopicid=47407 Sep 2010 Although the first tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) appeared in the mid-80's as a feature of top-range luxury vehicles, it is only in recent years that they have seen widespread adoption worldwide.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/tyre-pressure-monitoring-systems-and-energy-harvesting-00002587.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/tyre-pressure-monitoring-systems-and-energy-harvesting-00002587.asp?rsstopicid=47406 Sep 2010 Scientists have reported progress in using a common virus to develop improved materials for high-performance, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that could be woven into clothing to power portable electronic devices.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/clothing-could-power-batteries-for-military-00002583.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/clothing-could-power-batteries-for-military-00002583.asp?rsstopicid=47403 Sep 2010 EnSol AS has patented a novel, prototype thin film photovoltaic cell design based on nanocrystal technology.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/novel-thin-film-photovoltaic-cell-technology-00002577.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/novel-thin-film-photovoltaic-cell-technology-00002577.asp?rsstopicid=47402 Sep 2010 Solid State Supplies' new energy harvesting module is designed for low power intermittent duty and long storage time applications.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/energy-harvesting-module-collects-stores-and-supplies-power-00002576.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/energy-harvesting-module-collects-stores-and-supplies-power-00002576.asp?rsstopicid=47401 Sep 2010 At the forthcoming Energy Harvesting USA event in Boston Massachusetts, 16-17 November, Prof Gang Chen of Massachusetts Institute of Technology will talk on "Power from temperature difference: thermoelectric technology for energy harvesting".http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/progress-with-thermoelectric-harvesting-00002575.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/progress-with-thermoelectric-harvesting-00002575.asp?rsstopicid=47431 Aug 2010 Neural interfaces have made considerable technology-driven advances recently, cochlear implants are an early example of clinically relevant implantable devices. Modern electronics is enabling previously impossible brain research experiments and major progress has been made toward neurally controlled prosthetics.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/neuralwisp-energy-harvesting-wireless-neural-interface-with-1-m-range-00002568.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/neuralwisp-energy-harvesting-wireless-neural-interface-with-1-m-range-00002568.asp?rsstopicid=47430 Aug 2010 Advanced Composites Group Ltd, part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is engaged in a €3.4 million project with scientists to develop a new composite material which could revolutionise car design and manufacturing. http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/energy-harvesting-car-structure-00002561.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/energy-harvesting-car-structure-00002561.asp?rsstopicid=47427 Aug 2010 A team of researchers from the U.S. and France report the development of a micro-supercapacitor with remarkable properties. These micro-supercapacitors have the potential to power nomad electronics, wireless sensor networks, biomedical implants, active radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags and embedded microsensors, among other devices. http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/research-team-develops-ultra-high-power-energy-storage-devices-00002554.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/research-team-develops-ultra-high-power-energy-storage-devices-00002554.asp?rsstopicid=47426 Aug 2010 The Hyundai i-flow Concept is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/hyundai-i-flow-concept-car-with-te-and-pv-harvesting-00002560.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/hyundai-i-flow-concept-car-with-te-and-pv-harvesting-00002560.asp?rsstopicid=47425 Aug 2010 Infinite Power Solutions, Inc has successfully completed its series C round of financing—raising $20 million. The new capital will be used to expand the company's manufacturing capacity, accelerate the build out of its global sales channels and further support advanced research and development of its eco-friendly, THINERGY® solid-state rechargeable energy storage devices.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/infinite-power-solutions-raises-20-million-in-funding-00002553.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/infinite-power-solutions-raises-20-million-in-funding-00002553.asp?rsstopicid=47424 Aug 2010 HOK Architects has demonstrated that even parking garages can be environmentally progressive.http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/wind-harvesting-to-power-parking-garages-00002549.asp?rsstopicid=474http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/wind-harvesting-to-power-parking-garages-00002549.asp?rsstopicid=47423 Aug 2010