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Powered only by solar energy, a new device developed at MIT could provide relief to regions where water is scare.
Powered only by solar energy, a new device developed at MIT could provide relief to regions where water is scare.
MIT analysis shows when and where advanced photovoltaics would be economic to install.
Technique could prevent overheating of laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics.
Approach could bypass the time-consuming steps currently needed to test new photovoltaic materials.
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
Researchers develop a novel technique using graphene to create solar cells they can mount on surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape.
With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.
MIT mechanical engineers are leading an effort to detect defects that reduce efficiency.
Workshop explores ways to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of seawater desalination plants.
Exposed in step-like formation, layers of new photovoltaic cell harvest more of sun’s energy.
Heat-responsive materials may aid in controlled drug delivery and solar panel tracking.
Bubble-wrapped structure requires no mirrors or lenses to focus the sun’s heat.
MIT researchers design a solar-powered desalination device for rural India.
Defects in some new electronic materials can be removed by making ions move under illumination.