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Alternative Energy

Cahen and Nayak. Solar cell limits
13-06-11
A Place in the Sun
A new analysis sets the efficiency limits for a  solar cell made with organic molecules.
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New techniques for capturing sunlight
17-08-10
A Source of Safe Energy
Research at the Institute is increasing the efficiency of photovoltaics
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Prof. Igor Lubomirsky. CO for fuel
01-05-10
Saving Up Sunshine
A new approach could help save the sun's energy for a rainy day  
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Prof. David Milstein. Splitting water to make hydrogen fuel
01-10-09
Just Add Water
A new method for splitting water may lead to cleaner fuel in the future
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Photosynthetic reaction center
01-10-08
Shedding Light
Dr. Dror Noy plans to apply lessons from living plants to create better fuels
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Dr. Boris Rybtchinski. Practical solutions
01-10-08
Paint Power
The future of solar energy might lie in light-absorbing paints
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Weizmann Institute scientists research alternative fuel sources
01-05-08
Going for Green
Institute scientists are advancing the search for better fuel
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