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Energy & environment

Black silicon work could lead to ultra-efficient solar cells

Nanowires enable production of more efficient solar cells

Smart grid and the frequency spectrum

Chris Aylett: chief executive, Motorsport Industry Association

Aston and Alstom link up for power-grid efficiency research

ONR and Environment Agency to assess ABWR reactor design

Time and tide

Project set to boost efficiency of exhaust systems in HDVs

Novel solar cell could break conversion efficiency barrier

Graphene oxide 'removes radionuclides from water'

The initial Formula E customer cars will be based on this Formulec prototype

Drayson confirms participation in Formula E electric racing

CSP with storage 'could add value for utility companies'