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SANYO Electric reaches high energy conversion, at 23% in research environment, for crystalline silicon-type solar cells. The company has improved the quality of the solar cell junctions, reduced loss in the optical absorption of specific silcon layers, and is printing such that electrical grid resistance loss is lower. ...

... "This achievement by SANYO represents the first time that a photovoltaic manufacturer has broken through the 23% mark in conversion efficiency at the research-level for practical-sized solar cells, and further cements the leadership of SANYO’s HIT solar cell which is renowned for its high conversion efficiency. For now on SANYO will continue to advance its efforts into applying this research-level achievement into mass production, and promote further research into energy efficiency, as well as reductions in cost and materials. " ...

Via Sanyo Electric: HIT Solar Cells Reach Highest Energy Conversion Efficiency of 23.0%

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Sanyo's Eneloop rechargeable battery is unique in that it keeps its charge (shelf life) longer than conventional batteries and in some ways mimics a regular battery - except it is recyclable.  It also has a novel approach by using a basic AAA and AA format tht can fit inside a C and D size casing to allow one battery to be used in place of several sizes.

" ...eneloop can be charged 1000 times, before it needs to be replaced. ...is delivered pre-charged to the store ... no need to charge-before-use."

"Once charged, eneloop retains its charged capacity even after 6 or 12 months of storage ...90% of Charged Capacity retained after 6 months, 85% Capacity after 12 months ..."

 

Via:  Sanyo Link

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 We've seen washing machines that tell you whose turn it is, offer remote monitoring, sterilize garb, require no water, and tackle more stains than we knew were possible to pick up, but Sanyo's forthcoming machine lives life on the greener side, and cuts down your trips to the dry cleaners to boot. The aptly-named AQUA was spotted as CES, and aside from the thoughtfully designed entry door that's high enough for folks to reach while standing up, this gizmo rocks a unique "Aqualoop" feature that allows it to recycle water for use in future washes. Moreover, the Air Wash function enables owners to clean clothes at home that are typically reserved for the dry cleaners, as it "infuses" your swag with odor / bacteria-killing chemicals without the use of water, leaving your wearables fresh and your body at home. Although there's no word on price or future availability just yet, we've still got more than a few reservations when it comes to reusing soiled liquid to, um, clean dirty clothing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"The Solar Ark, a unique, ark-shaped, solar photovoltaic power generation facility, offers activities to cultivate a better appreciation of solar power generation, and thereby of both ecology and science. ... is located in Gifu Prefecture, ... of Japan ..."

" ... at the center of the Solar Ark is the Solar Lab, a museum of solar energy and one of the more unusual museums in the world. ..."

"Since the Solar Ark was created, we have accumulated data on the power-generating performance of the photovoltaic system. At the photovoltaic conference in Europe, the thesis we delivered analyzing that data received an excellent response ..."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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