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November 21, 2024
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Scientists to create solar lasers for space power inspired by nature



London, UK (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
An international collaboration, including researchers from Scotland's Heriot-Watt University, has announced a pioneering approach to harness solar energy in space by converting sunlight into laser beams. This technology aims to enable long-distance power transmission between satellites, from satellites to lunar bases, and potentially back to Earth. The team is drawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis - how plants, bacteria, and other organisms convert light into chemical energy. The project ... read more

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Perovskite advancements improve solar cell efficiency and longevity
London, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
A global team led by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Imperial College London, has pioneered a method to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar cells constructed from perovski ... more
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New initiative empowers Native American women with solar training
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
Native American women across the country are gaining access to hands-on training in photovoltaic panel installation aimed at empowering them to establish solar systems in their communities and homes ... more
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More energy and oil possible through combining photovoltaic plants with hedgerow olive groves
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
The integration of photovoltaic plants on agricultural land has long sparked debate over balancing energy production with crop cultivation. Now, the innovative approach of combining both has gained ... more
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World's first gigawatt-scale offshore solar project begins operation
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 18, 2024
The world's first gigawatt-scale offshore solar power project has successfully been connected to the grid and started power generation, according to CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy). S ... more
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'Nobody can reverse' US progress on clean energy: Biden
Manaus, Brazil (AFP) Nov 17, 2024
US President Joe Biden on Sunday touted his administration's "clean energy revolution" during a visit to the Amazon in Brazil adding, in reference to President-elect Donald Trump, that "nobody can reverse it." ... more
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Tech's green wave hits choppy waters
Lisbon (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Tech entrepreneurs have spent years selling the dream that we can save the planet without changing our ways, but the current focus of innovation is dividing experts and investors. ... more
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'Solar Great Wall' aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Ordos in Inner Mongolia is spearheading an ambitious "Solar Great Wall" project, merging renewable energy development with ecological restoration, as reported by local officials. Stretching 40 ... more
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KAIST researchers improve hybrid perovskite solar cells with enhanced infrared capture
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
A team of researchers from KAIST, led by Professor Jung-Yong Lee of the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Woojae Kim of Yonsei University's Department of Chemistry, has announced the de ... more

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High renewable energy penetration reduces blackout impact
London, UK (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
New research has revealed that power grids with significant use of weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs), such as wind and solar, tend to experience lower intensity blackouts. This co ... more
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Hydrogels utilize sunlight for sustainable hydrogen production
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
Scientists have long sought to replicate how plants transform sunlight into energy, aiming to develop renewable energy alternatives through artificial photosynthesis. This process involves using sun ... more
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Investigating limitations in new materials for perovskite solar cells
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
Perovskite solar cells, celebrated for their efficient light-to-electricity conversion, are being studied as promising next-generation solar technology. However, commonly used hole-transport materia ... more
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UK clean power by 2030? Achievable but challenging, says report
London (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
The UK Labour government's intention to decarbonise the country's power grid by the end of the decade is a "huge challenge" but "achievable", according to a report published on Tuesday. ... more
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Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell Electrolytes
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
A team of researchers from The University of Tokyo has successfully observed the space charge layers inside the solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, providing important insights into their existence an ... more
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Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile Technology
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective co ... more
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Solving interface mystery in organic solar cells makes them more efficient
Raleigh NC (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
New research from North Carolina State University provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed ... more
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Exploring the cost and feasibility of battery-electric ships
Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035 ... more
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CSIRO facility launches flexible solar technology for broad real-world use
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Australia's CSIRO has inaugurated a new $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, with the mission of advancing its flexible, printed solar technology from the lab into practical, real-world appli ... more
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EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 30, 2024
The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers. ... more
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New method enhances solar energy storage and utilization
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
As reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), about 50 percent of global energy consumption is attributed to heating, yet solar power's contribution to this sector remains minimal compared t ... more
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Quality control in synthetic photosynthesis validates natural light-harvesting mimicry
Osaka, Japan (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Humans can do many impressive things, but plants possess a unique ability: they directly convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Now, recent research suggests scientists are narrowing t ... more
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Big increase of zinc battery lifespan could boost energy storage
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
A major step forward in energy storage technology may soon change the way large amounts of electricity are stored for renewable energy solutions. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TU ... more
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AI model from University of Virginia enhances power grid reliability as renewables dominate
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
As renewable energy sources like wind and solar expand, managing the power grid's reliability becomes more challenging. Researchers at the University of Virginia have introduced an advanced artifici ... more
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Developing 3D smart energy devices with radiant cooling and solar absorption
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
A team of researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, has introduced a ... more
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Next-generation silver doping method enhances CZTSSe solar cell performance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
A team of leading researchers from the Division of Energy and Environmental Technology at DGIST, including Kee-jeong Yang, Dae-hwan Kim, and Jin-gyu Kang, in collabo ... more
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New efficiency record set for eco-friendly nanocrystal solar cells
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
As climate change accelerates the shift towards renewable energy sources, solar cells are becoming increasingly vital. Solar power generation in Spain, for instance, grew by 28% in 2023 compared to ... more
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Huge US lithium mine gets govt approval
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
An enormous lithium mine in the Nevada desert was granted final government approval Thursday in a project the miner predicts will quadruple US production of a mineral critical to the renewable energy revolution. ... more
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Eramet suspends battery recycling project in France
Paris (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
French mining firm Eramet said Thursday it was suspending plans to build a battery recycling plant, the second such project in France to fall through in a month as the electric vehicle sector struggles. ... more
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NASA continues to assess Solar Sail system progress following deployment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is advancing through post-deployment testing, with mission operators carefully reviewing data to evaluate the performance of the spacecraft's composite bo ... more
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Towards better solar cells through unique electricity generation
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
Researchers in Japan have experimentally demonstrated the bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (a-In2Se3) along the out-of-plane direction for the first time, potentially le ... more
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Space Solar and Transition Labs to bring space solar power to Iceland by 2030
London, UK (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
Space Solar, a leading company in space-based solar power, has partnered with Transition Labs to provide Reykjavik Energy with electricity from the world's first space-based solar power plant. This ... more
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Mercedes opens electric car battery recycling plant
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 21, 2024
Mercedes-Benz inaugurated Monday a plant for recycling electric vehicle batteries in Germany, with the luxury carmaker's boss hailing a "key milestone" in boosting the sector's sustainability. ... more
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