Photovoltaics

Today's word of the day kids is Photovoltaics. The College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering had their New Energy New York Symposium the past two days with the main focus on Phtovoltaics (aka...Solar Cells). Most of the discussions dealt with the current state of technology, commercialization of these technologies, investment into renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation applications, and global climate impact. If you didn't have solar panels on your house before the symposium, you probably want to get some now. The image at left is a picture of a Photovoltaic (Solar Cell) up close. One thing to take away from it all.....Germany is WAY far ahead of the US and is looking to make an even larger impact. If you are concerned with global warming or the climate crisis, change to an energy efficient light bulb and writer your local representative. You can make a difference even if you don't drive a fuel cell or hydrogen vehicle. Every little bit helps, and it all starts with small steps. Today is just as good as any other day.

Nanofab East

Have you seen the new Nanofab East building of Albany Nanotech? The outside looks finished, and it appears they are beginning to put walls up inside the building. Expected completion date is Fall 2008.....or so they say.

Anyone know anything else?

Albany Institute of History & Art Gala

As I passed by Albany Nanotech today I saw this giant tent that was setup and became curious. Who is having an event at Albany Nanotech, and why is it outside? The Albany Institute of History & Art is having a Gala tonight. Still makes me wonder why they didn't have it at the Albany Institute of History & Art. I guess the Albany Nanotech buildings can now be considered 'art'.