Solar Science
What will happen when our sun dies?
Scientists agree the sun will die in approximately 10 billion years, but they weren't sure what would happen next...until now.
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Waves similar to those controlling Earth weather found on the Sun
A team of scientists led by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Gottingen has discovered new waves of vorticity on the Sun.
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Asian markets have renewable energy edge
Though more workers globally are on the payroll in the renewable energy sector, the industry is concentrated in Asia, an annual report found.
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Low-carbon energy transition requires more renewables than previously thought
The transition to a low-carbon energy society will require more renewable energy sources than previously thought if current levels of energy consumption per capita and lifestyles are to be maintained.
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Harvesting clean hydrogen fuel through artificial photosynthesis
A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells.
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Flares in the universe can now be studied on Earth
Solar flares, cosmic radiation, and the northern lights are well known phenomena.
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Bye Aerospace announces first flight of Sun Flyer 2
Bye Aerospace announced the prototype Sun Flyer 2 aircraft had its first flight in April.
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Renewable energy use accelerating, but progress is lacking
While growth in the pace of renewable energy deployment is impressive, other parts of the sector are not up to par, a consortium of industry organizations said.
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Key Parker Solar Probe sensor bests sun simulator-last launch hurdle
You don't get to swim in the sun's atmosphere unless you can prove you belong there.
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How to assess new solar technologies
Which is a better deal: an established, off-the-shelf type of solar panel or a cutting-edge type that delivers more power for a given area but costs more?
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Research gives new ray of hope for solar fuel
The quest to develop the 'Holy Grail' of affordable, viable and environmentally-friendly fuels using sunlight has taken an exciting new twist.
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Harnessing synergies between solar energy, heat and mobility
Successfully integrating the heating, electricity and mobility sectors is essential for achieving the Fronius vision of 24 hours of sun.
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Bright future for solar cell technology
Harnessing energy from the sun, which emits immensely powerful energy from the center of the solar system, is one of the key targets for achieving a sustainable energy supply.
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ABB Ability supports India’s clean-energy future
ABB inaugurates innovative microgrid with battery energy storage at its Vadodora manufacturing campus - a first in India.
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New York announces solicitation for large scale renewable energy
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the second solicitation for large-scale renewable energy projects under the state's Clean Energy Standard.
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Organic solar cells reach record efficiency, benchmark for commercialization
In an advance that makes a more flexible, inexpensive type of solar cell commercially viable, University of Michigan researchers have demonstrated organic solar cells that can achieve 15 percent efficiency.