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GE Grabs Gearless Wind Turbines: By Prachi Patel | 09/23/2009 | 7 Comments; New direct-drive turbines promise to lower the cost of offshore wind energy.

Longer-Running Electric-Car Batteries: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/23/2009 | 1 Comment; Silicon-nanotube electrodes may enable lithium-ion batteries to store 10 times more charge.

Nano Ink Boost for Silicon Solar: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/18/2009 | 1 Comment; Inkjet-printed silicon increases solar-cell efficiency.

Advanced Solar Panels Coming to Market: By Kevin Bullis | 09/17/2009 | 12 Comments; Nanosolar's new factory could help lower the price of solar power, if the market cooperates.

A Salt and Paper Battery: By Prachi Patel | 09/15/2009 | 1 Comment; The simple, non-polluting battery could be used in compact devices.

China's Potent Wind Potential: By Peter Fairley | 09/14/2009 | 7 Comments; Forecasters see no need for new coal and nuclear power plants.

More Efficient, and Cheaper, Solar Cells: By Kevin Bullis | 09/14/2009 | 9 Comments; New manufacturing techniques could cut solar power costs by 20 percent.

Gasoline from Vinegar: By Kevin Bullis | 09/09/2009 | 3 Comments; A process that converts acids from garbage into fuel gets a boost.

Recyclable Hydrogen Fuel Tanks: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/08/2009 | 6 Comments; A new process makes regenerating hydrogen fuel more efficient.

Mixing Solar with Coal to Cut Costs: By Kevin Bullis | 09/04/2009 | 18 Comments; A new strategy could reduce coal plant emissions and cut the cost of solar power.

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