Solar Science
Solar Science
A large solar storm could knock out the power grid and the internet
On Sept. 1 and 2, 1859, telegraph systems around the world failed catastrophically.
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Black swifts descended rapidly during lunar eclipse
An international research team led by Lund University in Sweden has managed to study the flight behaviour of the mysterious black swift.
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UCLA materials scientists lead global team in finding solutions to biggest hurdle for solar cell technology
Materials scientists at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and colleagues from five other universities around the world have discovered the major reason…
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Smile payload module travels to China
Following a successful test campaign in Europe, the structural thermal model of the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (Smile)'s payload module will soon be delivered to China to complete the qualification of the satellite.
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Optimizer tool designs, evaluates, maximizes solar-powered cooling systems
Solar-powered adsorption cooling systems (SACS) have gained traction as a renewable energy technology that could provide clean power for air conditioning and refrigeration while significantly reducing the load on the electric grid.
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Africa can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way
When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent's leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance.
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Scientists fabricate novel electrical component to improve stability of solar cells
In the future, decarbonized societies that use internet of things (IoT) devices will become commonplace.
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How to clean solar panels without water
Solar power is expected to reach 10 percent of global power generation by the year 2030, and much of that is likely to be located in desert areas, where sunlight is abundant.
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Thailand makes green push with floating hydro-solar power project
A vast array of solar panels floats on the shimmering waters of a reservoir in northeast Thailand, symbolising the kingdom's drive towards clean energy as…
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Private investment in California’s solar energy industry increases climate vulnerabilities, study finds
California is a national leader in renewable energy development. But energy systems development is driven more by financial considerations than environmental…
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Anchoring strategy helps to set new record of efficient ideal bandgap perovskite solar cells
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported a novel…
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This sustainable solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study.
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Rocket Lab begins qualification of highest performing space solar cell technology
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. reports that its next-generation solar cell technology is transitioning into qualification.
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World record solar cell goes from lab to industry
Q CELLS, a renowned total energy solutions provider in solar, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail, has set a new world-record tandem…
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Tiny skyscrapers help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny 'skyscrapers' for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.