1 Litre of light project used recycled bottles to create solar lamps

In the Philippines, as many parts of the developing world, kerosene lamps are the main source of light for people living in disadvantaged areas.

 Not only are these dangerous lamps of itself also emit large amounts of CO2 and other toxic gases that cause of respiratory problems among people using them as well. This led to student MIT Alfredo Moser to get an idea for a solar lamp made out of recycled bottles water.

This idea was developed by Illac Diaz, a Filipino student who used to create Isang Litrong Liwanag AKA the liter of the project light. While his name may be a little misleading, alternative lighting system basically guarantees that people are able to use natural light without having the blazing sun in a through a large skylight during the day.


Each solar lamp contains one litre of water mixed with bleach that creates the same amount of light as a 60 watt incandescent light bulb regular. It is always better that chlorine keeps algae from water and bacteria-free for more than 5 years which gives each installation a longer life.

The litre of light basically project uses discarded one liter PET bottles, filled with water and use it to create a hybrid solar lamp/skylight that captures and amplifies the light of the Sun that works like an electric lamp and flood the Interior with light during the day. The lamp does not require any electricity to operate, although it can be a little less luminescent on cloudy or rainy days.

The project is part of the group my shelter Foundation that has invited the owners, students and volunteers to create their own makeshift solar lamps cost zero and your goal is to have 1 million

The Solar Powered Ice Cream Truck

Do you ever thought of linking the ice cream with the heat of the Sun? All green goes, a company of ice cream Holland in association with an Amsterdam based study has developed a sustainable ice cream cart.

This machine can keep your ice cream intact with the help of solar energy. They call it the vending machine or the ice cream cart, is based on a system that stores solar energy in batteries.

These batteries sufficient power for the freezer through the day and night, even when the Sun is not shining.

The ice cream cart has a ceiling that has the photovoltaic panel. This panel will generate effective and reliable AGM batteries throughout the day.

What's more - These batteries can be charged overnight by plugging the system into an external outlet.

When necessary, the roof of the vending machine may be lifted. You can also extend by four panels of telephoto.

With green being the latest rumors, this solar powered ice cream truck may be the choice for all lovers of the eco. This sustainable and compact vending machine has been created by spring and will surely be loved by each and every one.




Curves, elegant and robust are the words that describe this ice cream truck that is mobile and can be your companion at any time and anywhere.

Money Talks and Solar Walks in Our Quest For Cheap Alternative Energy

Solar energy or power is the focus of the search for cheap alternative energy as we try to reduce our dependence on, and reduce the effects of, fossil fuels. Using solar power as a means of creating a cheaper alternative to our current energy sources is based upon the following principles.


1. Unlike our finite resources of fossil fuels, solar energy is an infinite and renewable energy source.

2. There are no harmful emissions.

3. The harnessing of solar energy greatly reduces the very significant usage of water that is typical of using coal, nuclear and combined energy sources.

4. After the initial expenditure involved with the installation of a solar powered source of energy, plus some maintenance costs, it is to all intents and purposes free.

Advocates of using solar energy have always faced two major difficulties with promoting this possible form of cheap alternative energy. Currently it is not in real terms a cheap alternative. Inefficiencies and the expenditure involved in the initial set up costs means that solar energy is still viewed by the majority as a fringe source of energy.

However great strides have been made in the search for greater efficiencies in the use of solar power. Recently a group of U.S. scientists set a world record in solar cell efficiency by transforming almost 41% of captured light into energy.

Whilst this is obviously good news in the long term it is not enough to see solar power gain worldwide acceptance as being a viable alternative energy source. The determining factor as always will be costs. Until the stage is reached where this form of energy is accessible to the majority of people it is never going to be an alternative energy let alone our main source.

It all boils down to finances and in a world of financial turmoil it is nearly always research and development that feels the swiftest and sharpest financial cutbacks. Research and development is the only way that solar energy is ever going to reach the stage that it is available to the masses. The masses will only be able to avail of it if it is a cheap alternative.

This is the vicious circle that solar energy and its proponents are caught in. Until the stage is reached where we achieve greater efficiencies in the use of this energy and the production of the units' solar power will not be a cheap alternative.

In recent times of economic boom the emphasis shifted from looking at cheap alternatives and fossil fuels strengthened their position of dominance. If sufficient strides and financing did not occur during times of prosperity it is highly unlikely to occur during an economic slump.

Local and national support for promoting solar energy as a cheap alternative energy source is unlikely to be enough to see this idea lighting up our world. If this form of energy is ever going to reach the stage of being a cheap alternative it needs worldwide collaboration and a long term strategy. Have we seen the light?

The Best Solar Panels

Solar energy has become one of the most important renewable energy, and in fact we ourselves not only have her in cars or appliances running on this energy, but also can take home with solar panels we can settle ourselves and that will take full advantage of sunlight and thus not having to use electricity, so we need to know what is the best or most suitable for our needs.

There are two types of solar panels and photovoltaic panels that are traditional, they are perhaps best known, and layer panels fina.La difference between the two, or indeed what everyone knows about them is that the PV can be installed in the ground or on poles or roof and also its size is quite considerable.En the case of thin film, which in fact are also photovoltaic, I must say they are much thinner, which are installed with relative ease in a roof or on a deck, for example, and that many people are much more aesthetic, or to put it somewhat more attractive.

Photovoltaic solar panel, and surely you have seen on the top of buildings or in large fields, are able to collect their energy from sunlight and through the use of a silicone and other materials that allow you to store such energy, its very good when the sun is shining, that is, they bring a lot of energy but not when the sun sets, so you have a storage system that allows us to have stored energy, similar to what making the margin baterías.Al a clear difference between the thickness, or the way they are installed, it must be said that the solar panels are photovoltaic or thin film, are both quite expensive to install (the thin layer a little more), and although we probably will not reach the budget, we must keep in mind that eventually will be an investment of future. You can now spend much money on settling panels on our deck, but think all the money in the long run and over the years, you'll be saving on conventional electricity.

This type of solar panels also "suck" energy from the sun, although many people are still better, simply because they are much thinner, and indeed are able to give us lots energy.  The panels are of a very thin film, are made from a material that is lightweight and flexible. A material which allows very thin layers and that is reactive making avoid the necessity of thick layers of other panels.Es why repeat, are better for many people, but can be placed on the soil or tile deck or a roof and without any support.




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Green toys: The amazing 7 in1 Rechargeable Solar Transformers

For folks who grew up in before the internet became an everyday necessity, model making and make believe games were all the rage. We could conjure toys out of empty cartons, cardboard boxes, cans of soup and anything that would make a noise or resemble a car or an aeroplane.

The kids who grew up with the internet, sadly never got to experience the thrill of pretending that a cardboard box can be a house or that an empty matchbox can be a remote control that can turn younger siblings into command-obeying zombie-robots! But all hope is not lost for the parent who wants his kid to experience the thrill of make believe games while teaching them a valuable lesson about how renewable energy works thanks to this 7 in 1 Solar Transformers kit.

7 in1 Solar Rechargeable Solar Transformers
The kit basically features a snap together plastic components, a solar panel and a battery station. The components can be snapped together to firm two power charging stations- one solar charging station and a battery charging station- and five type of vehicles including a concept race car, a dump truck, a bulldozer, a concept roadster and a solar car. Kids can either play with one type of vehicle or transform them as and when required and create their own Transformers style plays.

 The 7 in1 Rechargeable Solar Transformers can be charged via an AC outlet in around 5 seconds or via the solar panel that takes around 120 seconds to fully back up the battery. Unfortunately the battery lasts only for about a maximum of 80 seconds which might be a bit of a problem for modern kids with instant gratification needs.


On the plus side, the kid allows children to exercise their creativity and imagination and learn how to make models and how renewable energy can be used in everyday life. If the kit is able to get your kid away from his MMORPG even for a single Sunday afternoon, we’d say it would be totally worth the $26.95 that you spend on it.

Via: Coolest Gadgets



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New York Triples the Production of Solar Energy through the installation of panels in city-owned ten buildings

Green building practices are receiving a boost with each passing day. Buildings are making the best use of resources, which in turn reduces the impact of construction not only on the environment and human life.

Taking advantage of renewable resources, installation of solar panels, photovoltaic systems, green roofs etc. New York is also following the green route.

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New York has three times the capacity of Solar energy
The city has completed the installation of solar panels in ten buildings and gone beyond the limits to increase its production of solar energy to help now to several homes in the city. These panels are installed in many buildings, including schools and firehouses.

The city is thus paving the way for a cleaner tomorrow, through the installation of solar photovoltaic systems, which are an efficient approach using the city's resources to promote and support the maximum use of renewable energy sources in the region.

In addition to this, it will also ensure a supply of clean, consistent power and a reasonable price. Bloomberg, Mayor of the city is also trying to be respectful in his own personal life through the installation of a green roof at home and paint the white roof to reduce global warming, which will be beneficial for him, as well as for the environment of the city into a place better for residents.



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Huge solar tower in Nevada to generate power for household users

A Federal government-funded massive solar tower is under the final stages of construction in the desert north of Tonopah, Nevada. The 600 foot solar cell-studded skyscraper is meant to produce power for the nearby houses. Situated in the deep desert the huge concrete shaft looks quite striking.

 As it turns operational, the tower will be surrounded by an ocean of mirrors to concentrate more light and heat to the tower.

The solar power plant, called the Crescent Dunes, will utilize the intense heat and unobstructed sunlight in the desert to generate power. Thanks to 10,000 mirrors, also called the heliostats around the location, light from sun will be highly concentrated on the tower. As a result, it can produce a huge amount of power, says Brain Painter, the manager of Solar Reserve Construction.

The intense heat from sun will be traveled through some tubes, which are stuffed with molten salt. As a result, the tower can generate enough amount of power even if the sunlight is not available. Indeed, this innovative technique overcomes the major challenge of making power using solar cells. Since the streams of lava-like salt act like huge batteries, it is easy to create power even if the sun is not shining overhead.

The billion dollar solar tower was constructed in help of federal funds for bringing more reliable and green alternatives for power. As per reports, the government program has now expired and so it will be the last solar project made of federal funds. Anyway, Crescent Dunes is the largest of its kind of solar panel towers for the production of electricity in big amount.

Solar Powered Ice Cream Cart

Have you ever thought of linking Ice Cream with sun’s heat? With everything going green, a dutch ice cream company in association with an Amsterdam based studio has developed a sustainable ice cream cart. This machine can keep your ice cream intact with help of solar energy.

Call it the vending machine or the ice cream cart, it is based on a system that stores solar power in batteries. These batteries supply enough power to the freezer through the day and night, even when the sun isn’t shining

Sustainable Ice Cream Vending Machine
The ice cream cart has a roof that has photovoltaic panel. This panel generates the effective and reliable AGM batteries all day long. What’s more? These batteries can be charged overnight by connecting the system into an external socket.

The roof of the vending machine can be raised whenever required. It can also be extended using four telephoto panels. With green being the latest buzz, this solar powered ice cream cart can be the pick for all the eco lovers. This sustainable and compact vending machine has been created by spring time and surely will be loved by one and all.

 Sustainable Ice Cream Vending Machine Sustainable Ice Cream Vending Machine
Curvy, stylish and sturdy are the words that describe this ice cream cart which is mobile and can be your companion anytime and anywhere.

Solar Energy for the Survival Market

Paralyzing Blackouts Can Last Weeks...
Even MONTHS After a Catastrophic Event!

And while there are ways to ensure your family won't sit in the dark like the rest of your neighborhood (I'm going to show you my personal favorite method for this in a moment)... 

... there's very little you can do to actually prevent these nasty power failures.

Because when a hurricane or a massive earthquake shatters power plants and collapses miles of power lines... all you can do is sit and watch. 

If you’re lucky, the power gets restored in a few hours. But the more serious the disaster... the more likely it is you’ll be in the dark for weeks... even months. 

It’s happened before – with hurricane Katrina, or with the recent earthquakes in Japan. With many of the Japanese power plants in rubble, people were told they’ll be experiencing "controlled blackouts" for up to 3 months in a row! 

This is serious stuff. A lot more serious that not having TV or your XBOX console for a few months. Because when the lights go out... things get VERY serious, very fast:

• You can’t cook, boil water or store food in a freezer... so it’s beans, rice and canned beef for a month (or government “instant meals” if you’re lucky!)
• You can’t use any power tools to rebuild your home faster... and if the damage is extensive, you’ll need to consider your alternatives (like... living in tents, or in “emergency homes”... while your home is unprotected from thieves and looters!)
• You can’t keep a light on, can’t listen to emergency news broadcasts, can’t charge batteries, and plenty more! (Luckily, there’s a quick, easy and inexpensive way to power up all your essential devices seconds after disaster... and I'm going to give you all the juicy details here)
  

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1 Liter of Light Project uses recycled bottles to create solar lamps

In The Philippines, like many parts of the developing world, kerosene lamps are the primary source of light for people living in the underprivileged areas. Not only are these lamps dangerous per se they also emit great amounts of CO2 and other toxic gases which cause respiratory problems amongst the people using them as well.

This prompted MIT student Alfredo Moser to come up with an idea for a solar lamp fashioned out of recycled water bottles. This idea was further developed by Illac Diaz, a Filipino student who used it to create the Isang Litrong Liwanag AKA the 1 Liter of Light project. Even though its name may be slightly misleading, the alternative lighting system basically ensures that people are able to utilize natural daylight without having the sun blazing in through a bigger skylight during the day.

Each solar lamp contains one liter of water mixed with bleach which creates the same amount of light as a regular 60 watt incandescent light bulb. What’s ever better is that the bleach keeps the water algae and bacteria-free for over 5 years which gives each installation a longer life.

The I Liter of Light project basically uses discarded one liter PET bottles, fills them up with water and uses it to create a solar lamp/skylight hybrid that captures and amplifies the light of the sun which functions like an electric lamp and floods the indoors with light during the day.

The lamp does not require any electricity to function though it can be a bit less luminescent on cloudy or rainy days. The project is a part of the My Shelter Foundation group who has invited homeowners, students and volunteers to create their own zero-cost makeshift solar lamps and their goal is to have 1 million bottle lamps fitted in homes throughout the Philippines.




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Solar + Biomass Energy

Spain Europe and Latin America have agreed to carry out a project of energy of the biomass, which will participate actively give territorial Center of CIEMAT located in the province of Soria.

Funding is provided by the Ibero-American program of science and technology for development (CYTED), with a budget of 800 000 €. The project's name is "HIBRELEC: prototypes of generation of electricity and heat in nuclei isolated Latin America through hybridization".

HIBRELEC consists of a hybrid plant based on two sources of energy: solid biomass and solar photovoltaics. The aim is to attain - through the generation of electric and thermal energy - a better energy supply in areas of Latin America.
 
The system will combine a module of gasification of biomass, a gas cleaning system and one 30-35 power, kWe moto-generador located in a large container. This will join you a solar generator photovoltaic of 5–10 kWe, whose panels will be placed on the walls and roof of the container.

Top 5 inventions related to solar energy

As we already did with the wind energy, we are going to do a review for the five most interesting inventions of the past months, this time on solar energy.

-Thin and flexible CIGS technology solar sheets
The Swiss company Flisom developed a few solar panels that are thin flexible sheets, not of Silicon but of a much more economical material called CIGS, which is manufactured by compression of copper, indium, gallium and selenium. These sheets, being flexible could be used in small devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, computers portátiles… even for moons dyed buildings and cars.

-Solar Tower – the tallest building in Europe
The Solar Tower is an invention that will generate electricity thanks to a glass surface of 3 km in diameter that lies at the base of the Tower, this surface calientea air that then ascends by the 750 meters from the tower and so produces electricity to move the turbines that are inside. You can generate about 40 megawatts of electricity.

-Portable solar and wind energy
The Ecosphere Technologies company developed the Ecos LifeLink, a device about the size of a container truck which can be transported anywhere. And a system that purifies water powered by solar panels, which in turn generate electricity surplus to be used in emergency situations or why not feed any school has in its interior.

-Solar energy through holograms
It is not science fiction, but a technique that might be revolutionary. He is called Hologram Solar. It was developed by the Japanese company Prism Solar Technologies. Separates the light at different wavelengths through prisms, and thus concentrated energy of each length of the light wave (each color) in a photovoltaic cell different, making better use of space, and reducing the cost of the plates.

-Solar car battery charger
The ICP Solar company developed a practical charger of batteries powered by a solar panel. It has barely 15 centimeters long by 5 wide, and only weighs 400 grams. Connects to the cigarette lighter of the car and around recharge the battery of the car.
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Solar panels ready to install yourself

For all those who like to build things for your home, who love to learn and go step by step making their first steps in the home, today we present the enterprise Ready Solar, United States, which presents its new solar installation for those that prefer to organize themselves.

It is known to all that one of the biggest problems of home solar power systems, is the associated complication to mount them at home and the costs that this entails, both their acquisition and installation.

Ready Solar has noticed this problem which concerns us all and he wanted to solve these problems. You now have at your disposal, what they call a standardized modules from solar energy to promote the use of solar panels in the houses, its installation and maintenance, thanks to them, it may be something simple.

Therefore, today we present you the new product, called Solar in a Box (solar in a box).

This new release is a preconstruido solar panel which at first glance we could describe it as something beautiful thanks to its wide variety of colors, and Furthermore, its frame is easy to install.  Solar in a Box consists of the best quality and high efficiency Mitsubishi solar panels, so you can count on the very best in your home.

If what you remain facility, must say that it consists of simple and detailed instructions step by step that will help you throughout the process and as check yourself, you can do so any person who proposes it. While it is in the USA, they offer free telephone support so you can clarify all your doubts and learn more about the company.

The advantage that Solar in a Box, is that if you choose you'll be saving money because you don't have to pay anyone for the installation, and we know that a lot of money is it costs, that experts are needed because, normally, you can do it one same, unless it is an expert in this type of installation.

Another advantage of this Solar in a Box, is that coming all together, less penetrations on the roof, which is why we we are still saving money long-term.

Each of these solar boxes are capable of producing 177 kilowatts a month, always depending on weather conditions. The smallest of these boxes has 7 panels, and costs $9780.

Then we leave you a short video so you can enjoy otherwise what is a Solar in a Box, its advantages and its simple installation.

Solar Energy as an Alternative Energy Source-In Your Home or Business it is Time to Take Advantage

If you're tired of hearing about the harmful substances that are harmful to the environment such as nuclear waste, carbon emissions and other pollutants and do you want your contribution, consider using solar energy as an alternative energy source for all your electronic needs. You already know that these fossil fuels are not only harmful to the Earth's atmosphere but be used in a frightening pace, quick to disappear.

Positive reasons use solar energy as an alternative energy source

There are some real advantages to use solar energy as an alternative energy source. Here are two important reasons that you must use the option:

More jobs-since the Sun a resource that is available in high amounts and is always supplement itself is, it can be generated and consumed where it is used. That means more employment opportunities in the country.

For utility Bill savings-you can some real savings on your electric and gas bills. It can come to the point where you should never use their services again. This will make your House, if you sell to, more valuable.

Remember that solar energy is not only for heating the water or produce electricity. It can also be used for cooking, heating the swimming pool/spa, water pump, landscape lighting, passive solar design, etc. There is much you can use with solar energy as an alternative energy source.

What solar option, you must use

You have many options to take advantage of solar energy. You can a small scale solar project such as solar lights or solar cooker. Or you can do something bigger and use of the full scale photovoltaic solar-home generators or solar panels.

People who want to use solar energy in their new home often go with a passive solar design. If the well designed, you can change the amount of money that you pay for your heating and cooling bills by reducing quite a bit. If you make use of solar energy as an alternative energy source, save you money because you don't have to maintain or to buy new equipment.

With a passive design is a much more effective manner and the use of solar energy than the purchase of solar power for your home. Despite all the effort you put into making your home solar-efficient with that product, it is not always that way.

Photovoltaic cells (PVs) are semiconductors that have two layers of Silicon. You don't need to know how the PV cells work but the contractor you hire to install your solar product know better how it works.

DIY solar projects

Did you enjoy do-it-yourself projects do? Then consider a do-it-project, that includes the use of solar energy as an alternative energy source. There are many projects that you can do to take advantage of solar energy; Some take no time to build on all and they all fun to do. For example, you can create your own home solar panels.

If you want to take advantage of solar energy, consider using both wind and solar-energy technology.

Converting a dependent House of fossil fuels in a solar-energy ready House an expensive investment but the benefits outweigh the costs in the long term. Can you all kinds of information through the database of State Incentives for renewable energy dsire.org. Learn which subsidies and incentives are available when you solar-as an alternative source of energy in your home or business today.

A breakthrough dye-sensitized solar cell enhances power efficiency

Solar power is known as an exemplary way to generate sustainable power. Solar researchers across the world are working tireless to boost the efficiency of solar cells of various genres. Of late, a team of researchers at the Northwestern University has advanced up with an innovative breakthrough in solar cell efficiency. The researchers have shaped up a reliable dye-sensitized solar panel that is cheaper and can ensure better power efficiency than the regular cells.

Stable dye-sensitized solar cell
The inventive solar technology is really a variant of the Grätzel cell, a kind of dye-sensitized solar cell, which makes use of semiconductor titanium oxide in place of the conventional silicon material. The outcome is that the solar cell, which is named after the Swiss chemist Michel Grätzel, delivers better power efficiency and is inexpensive, less toxic and certainly environmental in several aspects, the researchers claim.

In fact, the breakthrough the researchers have achieved is their successful attempt to solve a persisting problem with the Grätzel design. Since it makes use of an organic liquid as its electrolyte, there is a chance that it may leak in various conditions. The leaked liquid is threatening because it will corrode the entire cell. Well, it is here the Northwestern University researchers have proved their credential well.

 They developed a fresh material called the CsSnI3 that can solidify the liquid and prevent seepage under any condition.

The CsSnI3 is a very slim film compound, which merges cesium, iodine and tin. It is basically added in liquid form to dye-coat nanoparticles, but it turns to a solid mass so that there won’t be any leakage issue. Well, as per the lead researcher, Robert P.H Chang, it is the first demo of a solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell that can definitely ensure better efficiency than the current solar technologies.

Small Swiss village builds the first lift powered solar ski

Only the world that is solar powered lift is a small town agri Switzerland, Teena, home. The eco friendly lift was opened last year in December after two years of great perseverance. In fact, the small village, uses renewable energy sources to meet its energy needs. With only 112 people, you will find solar panels installed on the roofs of the houses.Loaded with solar panels lift can be found in Tenna T-bar.

Swiss people builds solar chairlift costs about $ 1.5 million to build the Green effort.
There is as 80 solar panels of the chairlift, which generate enough energy to take 800 people an hour. Solar panels are positioned for maximum energy and rotate according to the direction of the Sun. It gets inclined at an angle perpendicular during storms so the snow slides out easily.

Ranging up to 1640 feet, this 450 m long ski lift has an annual capacity of 90,000 kilowatts. When the Sun is at its best, the lift generates more energy than that consumed. This excess energy is sold to the grid to meet other requirements of energy and is a source of income generation. Build green projects is not easy and this solar powered lift cost 1.5 million dollars to the Association of Tenna Skilift.

Tourism officials are quite hopeful that the chairlift will attract more tourists to Tenna. It is interesting to note that there are very few towns or cities around the world, which depends on mother nature for their daily energy requirements. Tenna is a model for all cities and people, which aims to combat the huge problem of climate change, to be greener in the near future no doubt.

Solar Heater With Cans of Beer

The invention is simple: take a few aluminum cans, say 66, and as you can see in the picture is them placed in rows of 6 inside a wooden box and covered them with plexyglass. First you have to paint them black and make them some holes.

The sun warms the black cans, and by creating a different to the outside temperature, warm air circulates in pipes.

Start with a box made of plywood and nails, in which we place the cans of soda, 50 cans in 5 columns of 10. Previously, we holed the basis of cans with a drill, to allow the heat to circulate by columns. 5 Cans below, will have also holes on the sides, so that the heat flow from one column to the next.

Then we sealed the box with silicone joints, so to escape the heat.

Then we encolamos the cans to the box, and paint them black, so that they can better absorb the heat.

Institute of Technology of Tokyo Reveals its New Building Entirely Covered With Solar Panels

When we speak of solar installations in the buildings, the first image that comes to mind is that of a blue ceiling covered with solar panels. And I am sure that not many of us have imagined a blue all building, with all the walls, and every inch of the ceiling covered with solar panels.

The Institute of technology of Tokyo has done exactly what none of us can digest; they have built a new building, which is entirely covered in solar installations. The aerial view of the building makes it seem waterproof and quite unusual, but is not the aspect, is the technology that makes thinking.

The University of Tokyo reveals building covered with solar panel
Institute of technology of Tokyo is considered a prestigious University in the world and in fact the best in Japan. The revelation of his car sustaining building has improved his image for the eco-minded community. The exterior of the environment and promotion of innovation of energy including the roof is covered with panels of 4500. These panels have a total production capacity of 650 kilowatts of power, which is also supplemented by 100 kW fuel cell.

A question that strikes the mind is what tangible difference has this facility in the power generation capacity of the building? The answer is simple; the building has seven floors and two additional levels of basement and is due to the solar panels which consumes half of the power that would have consumed a building of the same size without solar installations.

Black silicone Solar efficiency increases

 It is there where the concept of Energy efficiency, improving himself continuously with the development of new technologies applied to the solar panels above, changing the materials used in their manufacture is present.

It has recently proposed the use of a new technology in development, known as Black Silicon Nanocatalytic Wet-Chemical Etch, which would significantly increase energy efficiency of the current panels with your application for a Black silicone that would reduce the reflection of sunlight produced in them, thereby increasing the solar radiation that is captured and converted into electricity.

This technology would improve the overall performance of the panel throughout the day, especially in regards to the early hours of Sun.

The increase in energy efficiency is explained as the reflection of sunlight on the panels causes this electromagnetic radiation is not absorbed, by which it means a lower electricity output.

To this is added a reduction in the cost of manufacturing of the panels, since it requires less equipment compared to other materials used in its creation, as well as being much easier its manipulation to create solar panels.