Archive for May, 2008
Solar Cells With 44% Efficiency Are Possible
May 29th, 2008 | 
Author: A team of collaborating researchers from the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter and TU Delft brought proof that electrons produce the ‘Avalanche Effect’ in a certain type of semiconducting crystals. This effect, combined with the energy obtaining process via solar cells, could result in a high improvement in their output.
The solar cells technology seems [...]
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Sustainable Eucalyptus Flooring by Duro Design
Duro Design is offering a beautiful collection of eco-friendly Eucalyptus flooring. The wood is grown in managed forests in Europe and is available in 12 colors ranging from gray to natural to a warm apricot color. Premium German and Swiss pigments give the flooring its wonderful tints and depth of color.
It is treated with 6 coats of MP765 low-VOC Urethane giving it
incredibly durability. This particular Urethane allows you to refinish
the floor without sanding or stripping, which is an incredible advantage. The flooring comes with a 25 year structural warranty
as well as a five year finish warranty. The tongue and groove boards
may be glued down or nailed, as conventional wood floors.
Duro Design’s
Eucalyptus flooring has a beautiful exotic grained appearance. The
colors are warm, inviting, and varied. All this plus wonderful
durability make Eucalyptus a great eco-choice if you’re looking for a
slightly less traditional, exotic looking wood flooring. Feel free to contact Duro Design directly from their website for samples, pricing, and dealers.
Veil Solar Shade To Teach Kids About Renewable Energy
A good way to teach the kids about global warming and the importance of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy is to design something they like and understand. An interactive solar power installation was designed by Buro North for Australian primary school yards with many purposes like to generate electricity, teach kids about renewable energy [...]
A 300% More Efficient Electric Motor
An inventor has developed an electric motor which is supposed to be 300% times more efficient than a conventional one. Zhaan Jordaan’s electric motor is capable of producing 120% more kinetic watts than regular motors because it uses 12 volts of DC power supply with 7,5 applied ampere.
This technique allows the drive to produce 288 [...]