Anti-Reflective Coating Boosts Efficiency of Solar Cells

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One neat thing about the new invention is that the “porous” layer of glass is not formed onto the glass substrate through an expensive high-heat process, as you would expect when combining liquid with solids, but it actually forms at room temperature.

Australian Territory (ACT) Outlines Plan for 90% Renewable Energy by 2020

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This news concerning renewable energy planning in Australia is tremendously encouraging. From Zach Shahan at Clean Technica.

Guest Post: An Insight into Geothermal Pumps

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Geothermal power offers the best green deal for home heating currently. The power comes from a range of different underground sources, including shallow ground, warm underwater springs and liquefied rock in the form of magma that lies far beneath the earth’s crust.

2012 Pittsburgh Solar Tour Showcases 16 Homes and Businesses Powered by the Sun

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Solar-powered homes in the Pittsburgh area can be found in the city, suburbs, and rural areas. And every one of the owners wants to show them off. They are the 16 area solar-powered homes and businesses featured on the 2012 Pittsburgh Solar Tour, a self-guided expedition set for Saturday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.