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Konarka and Evident Technologies Form Joint Solar Research Program

Konarka Technologies and Evident Technologies announced they will collaborate on research to increase the sensitivity of plastic solar cells to a wider range of the light spectrum. Using Konarka’s proprietary polymers and Evident’s quantum dots, the team is developing novel materials that improve the overall performance of power plastic. “As part of our continuing efforts to push photovoltaic science forward, we’ve learned how to get sensitivity outside the visible light spectrum, including the infrared, with our polymers,” said Russell Gaudiana, Ph.D., vice president of research and development, Konarka. “This collaboration is focused on determining the best materials to capture more light and how to manufacture them outside the lab environment.” Evident’s proprietary EviDotsT, which are high performance semiconductor nanocrystals active throughout the visible spectrum and into the near-infrared, are being combined with Konarka’s conductive polymers to create ultra high performance solar cells that exceed the capabilities of today’s best silicon-based technologies. This program with Evident complements Konarka’s ongoing efforts to develop different coat-able and printable chemistries for its light-activated power plastic. Each chemistry can be tuned to a specific purpose, enabling customers to choose the performance that best suits the power requirements of their devices, systems or structures. www.evidenttech.com Website: […]

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Senators Propose Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Act

Senators Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Act of 2005 (S. 665), which aims to launch a major long-term research and development effort to transform the transportation sector with hydrogen and fuel cells. The Act would authorize a 10-year, US$7.9 billion program, in partnership with industry, universities and national labs, to develop, demonstrate and commercialize hydrogen and fuel cell technology. “This bill would help jump-start the industry and lead us to a day when we can drive our cars without being hostage to the international oil cartel,” Senator Dorgan said. “This bill will create the ‘Apollo Project’ our nation needs to make hydrogen technology a real part of our energy picture for future generations and realise true energy independence.”

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