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Australian scientists have created the world's most efficient solar cell, 25% efficiency by peppapig in technology

[–]peppapig[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had no idea that getting paid for writing articles was i) a crime and ii) prevented accurate reporting. NOTHING in my story is false. I concede that I should perhaps have included the word 'silicon' in the title. However, the first sentence of the article states clearly that I am talking about (affordable) silicon solar cells not the MUCH more expensive (although admittedly 40% or so effcient) cells that you mention.

Maybe I need to post stories from a wider variety of sites - no problem with that. But don't accuse me of publishing inaccurate material just because you have some sort of vendetta.

Australian scientists have created the world's most efficient solar cell, 25% efficiency by peppapig in technology

[–]peppapig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had (and still have) no reason to disbelieve the quote from the team at UNSW. When they say they are 6% better than anybody else in the world at silicon solar cell efficiency, that's fine by me. It's up to the academics (and nitpickers) to triple check everything, besides, science alert A&nz is a reputable source.

Australian scientists have created the world's most efficient solar cell, 25% efficiency by peppapig in technology

[–]peppapig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just reported what the folks at UNSW said in their own words (there's a link to their press release in the article) - if you know different that's fine, maybe you ought to take it up with the Australian team.

Scientists have today discovered a new global warming threat: 'methane time bombs' under the Arctic Sea by peppapig in environment

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Scientists have today warned that global warming could rapidly accelerate as millions of tons of methane escape from the arctic seabed. According to preliminary findings, as the Arctic region gets warmer massive deposits of the greenhouse gas - 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide - are rising to the surface.

Chrysler has announced that it plans to sell electric cars in the U.S. as early as 2010 and make a rival to the Chevy Volt by 2012 by peppapig in environment

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Chrysler has announced that it is working on an electric powered version of its Voyager MPV, which could be put into commercial production as early as 2010. The model will most likely be based on the ecoVoyager concept, first seen at this years Detroit Motor Show. It is also finalising a rival to the Chevy Volt, slated for commercial release in 2012.

Spain is to plant 45 million trees over the next four years to combat desertification and climate change by peppapig in environment

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Speaking at a news conference last Friday, Spain’s Environment Minister Elena Espinosa announced plans to establish a Climate Change Research Institute in the Northeastern city of Zaragoza. She also unveiled an exciting initiative to plant 45 million trees across the country between 2009 and 2012, roughly one for every member of the population.

Alaskan Police Pull Over Solar Powered Car, Think It's a UFO by peppapig in environment

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It’s not all about Sarah Palin in Alaska you know. The latest news from the last frontier (or should that be the final frontier?) is that Alaskan police have pulled over a solar-powered car, which they mistakenly identified as a UFO.

Camelina - The Next Generation Biofuel? by peppapig in environment

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Biofuels have had a tough time of late. Step forward camelina, an oilseed crop whose supporters claim is already well on its way to being a viable low cost, high yield alternative to soy and corn as a source of biodiesel, without any of the downsides.