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Shining a light on solar energy

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From plus.maths.org - February 19, 2012 5:00 AM

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Plants are amazingly good at something that is still flummoxing us humans in our quest for sustainable energy sources: turning sunlight into energy in an efficient way. Around 100 billion tons of biomass are produced annually through photosynthesis. The question is, how exactly do plants do it?

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Plant power: The ultimate way to 'go green'?

From www.eurekalert.org - February 2, 2012 2:27 PM
Researchers are turning to plants and solar power in the search for new sources of renewable and sustainable energy that can support the transition from rapidly depleting fossil fuels to a bio-based society.
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New wave of ocean energy to be trialed off the coast of Australia

New wave of ocean energy to be trialed off the coast of Australia | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.gizmag.com - December 6, 2011 2:05 AM
BioPower Systems' bioWAVE is a wave power technology, inspired by the swaying motions of kelp plants.

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How to Make Electricity Using Plants and Sunshine: Scientific American Podcast

How to Make Electricity Using Plants and Sunshine: Scientific American Podcast | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.scientificamerican.com - February 5, 2012 1:12 PM

A new system combines the power of plants and photovoltaics to make solar power cheap and durable.

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Solar energy: New sunflower-inspired pattern increases concentrated solar efficiency

Solar energy: New sunflower-inspired pattern increases concentrated solar efficiency | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.sciencedaily.com - January 11, 2012 12:50 PM
A new sunflower-inspired pattern increases concentrated solar efficiency.
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Exclusive: Orbital solar power plants touted for energy needs

Exclusive: Orbital solar power plants touted for energy needs | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.reuters.com - November 13, 2011 8:54 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according...
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