February 2009
Monthly Archive
Moth Eyes Inspire More Efficient Solar Cell
Posted by davidwfox on 17 Feb 2009 | Tagged as: biomimicry, energy efficiency
How would nature minimize reflection? Ask a moth:
Researchers in the Netherlands have developed an anti-reflective coating based on the nanostructure of a moth’s eyes, which could reduce the reflection from photovoltaic cells and thereby make them more efficient… and … a new eco-friendly production technique that can apply the coating with high precision. Continued at Physicsworld…
Google Gets Behind Smart Meters & Monitoring
Posted by davidwfox on 10 Feb 2009 | Tagged as: energy efficiency, my-new-house
Smart meters and energy monitors have been around for years, but Google wants to bring this empowering technology to a much larger audience. Count me in!
Google’s mission is to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” and we believe consumers have a right to detailed information about their home electricity use. We’re tackling the challenge on several fronts, from policy advocacy to developing consumer tools, and even investing in smart grid companies.
