Comments on: IBM Research Solving New Problems with Chip, Materials, and Nanotech Expertise http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html Just another weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:28:25 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sullivan Kincaid http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-42865 Sullivan Kincaid Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:47:24 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-42865 This is certainly very exciting stuff! Cost, and the related problem of material availability, is the only reason we haven't made PVCs a feature in almost every home south of Canada. These sorts of developments literally have the capacity to change the world. I love it! Sully This is certainly very exciting stuff! Cost, and the related problem of material availability, is the only reason we haven’t made PVCs a feature in almost every home south of Canada. These sorts of developments literally have the capacity to change the world. I love it!

Sully

]]> By: vital planet solar http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-41652 vital planet solar Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:31:52 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-41652 It's good to see that IBM is investing in R&D for optimalisation of solar panels. Solar energy will became an investment with a fast ROI. Would be very interesting to see how fast this technology will be implemented. It’s good to see that IBM is investing in R&D for optimalisation of solar panels. Solar energy will became an investment with a fast ROI. Would be very interesting to see how fast this technology will be implemented.

]]> By: Solar Eric http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-41144 Solar Eric Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:31:11 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-41144 It's great to hear that breakthroughs are being made that could make it possible to produce solar panels which may be able to compete with other forms of power generation in terms of price. Maybe one day soon consumers will have a clearer financial incentive to invest in solar panels, even without government subsidies. That would truly be a great thing. It’s great to hear that breakthroughs are being made that could make it possible to produce solar panels which may be able to compete with other forms of power generation in terms of price.

Maybe one day soon consumers will have a clearer financial incentive to invest in solar panels, even without government subsidies. That would truly be a great thing.

]]> By: Neil Solarcell http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-40815 Neil Solarcell Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:53:55 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-40815 I think it's great that IBM is developing solar cells. I have always regarded the company as fairly innovative so I do hope they bring true solar generation to fruition in the next few years. I think it’s great that IBM is developing solar cells. I have always regarded the company as fairly innovative so I do hope they bring true solar generation to fruition in the next few years.

]]> By: Gabriel Sobande, Solar Alnergy http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-39814 Gabriel Sobande, Solar Alnergy Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:11:13 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-39814 This is another breakthrough. Powered solar cells, more energy coming from renewable source of energy. More output, less cost. Energy, vital to our daily routines. This is another breakthrough. Powered solar cells, more energy coming from renewable source of energy. More output, less cost. Energy, vital to our daily routines.

]]> By: Amy for healthy living http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-39432 Amy for healthy living Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:09:00 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-39432 It's so nice to hear that research.There will be lots of improvements to happen in the near future.Finally we can live in a healthier environment.I am hoping that that solar panels will be used worldwide. It’s so nice to hear that research.There will be lots of improvements to happen in the near future.Finally we can live in a healthier environment.I am hoping that that solar panels will be used worldwide.

]]> By: Andy the Solar Power Enthusiast http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-36464 Andy the Solar Power Enthusiast Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:05:42 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-36464 As a solar power enthusiast, I found the main stumbling block is the cost of solar panels, as silicon solar cells are very expensive. It is great to know that giants companies like IBM is trying to make solar power more affordable for us. Wish them all the best. As a solar power enthusiast, I found the main stumbling block is the cost of solar panels, as silicon solar cells are very expensive. It is great to know that giants companies like IBM is trying to make solar power more affordable for us. Wish them all the best.

]]> By: Sam Bayus http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-36425 Sam Bayus Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:53:05 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-36425 Energy consumption could pose great challenge at times I think it will cost less if renewable energy is considered so that the operating cost can be reduced.We therefore request for a durable solar panel that meet the required standard unlike some have around today. IBM can better i think so. Energy consumption could pose great challenge at times I think it will cost less if renewable energy is considered so that the operating cost can be reduced.We therefore request for a durable solar panel that meet the required standard unlike some have around today. IBM can better i think so.

]]> By: 2n3904 http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-36019 2n3904 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:07:28 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-36019 I set up a webpage about the 2n3904 transistor if anyone is interested. <a href="http://www.2n3904.net" rel="nofollow">2n3904.net</a> I set up a webpage about the 2n3904 transistor if anyone is interested.
2n3904.net

]]> By: Dave the Solar Installer http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2010/02/ibm-research-solving-new-problems-with-chip-materials-and-nanotech-expertise.html#comment-35990 Dave the Solar Installer Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:52:47 +0000 http://asmarterplanet.com/?p=3348#comment-35990 I'm glad that there is more research under way for solar. Right now, most solar applications use silicon which is dirty. Some other materials are harmful to the environment too. Silicon based solar panels are pushing the 20% efficiency mark. Other materials are lagging, but with research like this it could easily catch up. I am hopeful that solar panels will be on many more homes within the next few years. I’m glad that there is more research under way for solar. Right now, most solar applications use silicon which is dirty. Some other materials are harmful to the environment too. Silicon based solar panels are pushing the 20% efficiency mark. Other materials are lagging, but with research like this it could easily catch up. I am hopeful that solar panels will be on many more homes within the next few years.

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