SolarPA has developed a thin nanocrystal coating that can be applied to the cells that go into solar panels. Sunlight bounces off the almost imperceptible nanocrystals and refracts into the solar panel rather than bouncing back into space.
Power Source LLC plans to develop sodium sulfur batteries that can store energy from renewable and traditional sources so customers can use the batters in place of backup generators. Or users can save money on electricity use during peak hours.
Most windmills are clustered in large groups, but the new turbines at the Turkey Hill Dairy are different because there are just two. They produce about one-quarter of the electricity Turkey Hill needs to produce ice cream, milk and iced tea.
With a strong manufacturing base, plentiful green resources and a host of entrepreneurs passionate about clean and smarter power, alternative energy is primed to become a major industry in Western Pennsylvania.
The 3rd Annual Cleantech Investment Forum brought together entrepreneurs with investors.
As part of a research project, a group of University of Pittsburgh students toured a Washington County well site to better understand the business factors involved.
Only 26-years-old, the Lehigh University educated engineer has already helped bring two innovative products to market. The latest: the Illumaguard, a device that keeps the lights on when they unexpectedly go off.
PPL Electric Utilities will pay you a little extra to use less power. But there's one catch: you have to give the electric company the ability to turn off your heat pump or air-conditioning unit.
In a town of 600 that has suffered from unemployment as the local steel industry shriveled, this innovative company is making a big impact. It's providing a valuable service to businesses and greening tiny Modena, and the region.
In June, Clarion University-Venango Campus will start classes in a new 19-month program that will get students ready for careers in Marcellus Shale gas drilling.