Solar Efficiency Of 50% Could Be In Sight

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U.S. Naval Research Lab scientists and collaborators says a new triple-junction solar cell could break the 50 percent conversion efficiency barrier. Read more →

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Underwater PV Research Floats US Navy’s Boat

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The Navy says high bandgap solar cells could produce enough power at 30 feet underwater to operate electronic sensor systems. Read more →

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Marines May Soon Carry Solar Backpacks

USMC Solar Pack

Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have developed and prototyped a new photovoltaic system to meet the unique needs of the U.S. Marine Corps. Read more →

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Green Drone: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powers ScanEagle

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After a successful test flight, the developer says hydrogen fuel cells could make unmanned military aircraft more reliable and give them great payload capacity. Read more →

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US Navy Robotics Developers Get New Playground

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The U.S. Navy opens a lab that models a number of Earth’s ecosystems, allowing scientists to test their robotics in a range of conditions. Read more →

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