Physicists using nanotechnology have found a way to increase the concentration of light particles on p-n junction solar cells using nanowires to increase the efficiency of energy absorbed in solar power cells. Increased efficiency in solar energy production could lead to more cost effective world wide use of renewable energy sources.
Research into stealth technology to cloak sound waves has had a dramatic breakthrough in its application towards 3 dimensional objects by encasing them in a plastic shell precisely designed to deflect and absorb sound. This research is highly anticipated by Naval Researchers and city planners for RADAR cloaking and sound pollution suppression devices.
Synthetic biology is currently being researched to help humanity by using processes of bioengineering to manipulating living organisms to produce commercial products such as energy resources and pharmaceuticals. Genetic manipulation is being studied by biologists and chemists to alter the byproducts of yeast for biofuels.
Solar energy is a renewable power resource which is generated by capturing energy emitted from radiant light in photovoltaic systems (PV). PV systems are what we know as solar power panels, cells, or modules. Although acquiring energy from the sun for electricity seems like a viable option for renewable energy, it is still a costly endeavor.
Geothermal energy uses the energy inside the Earth created from the heat generated by gravity compressing particles our planet’s core. Pockets of thermal wells are used to heat water which can then run steam generators to create energy for the power grid. Thermal energy flows through conductors to boil liquids into steam to power turbines.