Irish solar panel firm partners with Fiat

From the Emerald Isle comes news that SolarPrint - an energy technology company has just signed a deal with Fiat to develop solar panels for their cars.

The panels will be incorporated into the vehicle roofs, to generate alternative fuel sources.

According to Inside Ireland, The new "smart roof" will incorporate low cost photo voltaic (PV) - or solar - cells and lithium batteries that will in turn be used to power on board devices in cars.

The 3million euro project also involves other european companies.

Read more about the deal and how Fiat see the "smart roof" working in production models by clicking here.

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Meanwhile.. across the Irish Sea - Wave Power coming to Ireland

Spotted in the Irish Independent online...

"Eamon Ryan TD has announced that Swedish electricity company Vattenfall has selected Ireland for an exciting initiative to develop ocean wave energy into a viable, clean and valuable new energy source."

The article goes on to say... "In the long term this move could position Ireland as a net exporter of green energy, utilising its massive natural ocean wave resource, and could hold significant benefits for the West of the country through subsequent investment and employment."

As work begins on the planning and installation of 'pre-commercial' devices, Tonn Energy are already considering future plans to achieve 250MW of generating capacity elsewhere around Ireland.

Read the full article which includes more quotes from the project team and Minister Ryan at the Irish Independent online by clicking here.

photo credit: jimmyharris - 'Giants Causeway'