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Bright future for solar panels and screens with new nanocrystal research Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Curtin University researchers have made a significant discovery that could enhance everyday technology, from TV screens to solar panels and medical diagnostics. The study, led by Associate Professor Guohua Jia, revealed how to increase the number of molecules, known as ligands, that adhere to zinc sulfide nanocrystals by manipulating the shape of these tiny particles. Associate Professor Jia from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences explained that ligands are essential for influencing th ... read more |
Computer simulations offer new insights into enhancing solar cell materials Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made progress in understanding halide perovskites, a promising class of materials for solar cells. These materials could serve as an ... more Paris, France (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 New research published in 'Nature Sustainability' reveals that integrating a renewable energy system for the AtLAST telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert could meet 66% of the energy needs of the near ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 30, 2024 The extreme environmental conditions on Mars, with its 95.32% carbon dioxide atmosphere and significant temperature fluctuations, pose major challenges for energy storage systems on the planet. To o ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 30, 2024 New research led by Stanford University highlights how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could contribute to making renewable energy more accessible and ... more |
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Available on Amazon Books Madrid (AFP) Sept 24, 2024 Spain on Tuesday adopted a target for 81 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 to meet its climate goals. ... more |
Belgian team wins S.Africa's 'most extreme' solar car race Cape Town (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 A team of Belgian students and engineers on Friday won a solar-powered car race in South Africa widely considered the most challenging for testing the technology. ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Lithium-ion battery usage worldwide has doubled in the past four years, contributing to a growing volume of hazardous battery waste. This rise underscores the urgent need for more effective recyclin ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices, such as toys, handheld vacuums and e-bikes, use lithium-ion technology. But these batteries can have short lifetimes and may catch fire when ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a significant advancement toward creating sustainable fuels by developing an artificial photosynthesis system that efficiently chains carbon atoms ... more |
Lyten's lithium-sulfur batteries to be tested on ISS Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 18, 2024 Lyten, a leader in supermaterial applications and lithium-sulfur battery technology, has announced that its rechargeable lithium-sulfur battery cells have been selected for testing aboard the Intern ... more Available on Amazon Books |
Solar on track for another record year: report Paris (AFP) Sept 18, 2024 The solar industry is due to grow by nearly a third in 2024, beating forecasts as it adds 593 gigawatts of additional capacity, the majority of them in China, according to a report released on Thursday by the Ember think tank. ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 18, 2024 Airbus has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a global leader in advanced space technology and services, to supply solar arrays for its MDA AURORA TM software-defined satellite product line. ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 18, 2024 JinkoSolar, the leading global producer of solar panels by shipment volume, is moving forward with plans to expand its presence in Africa, focusing on both solar energy and energy storage markets. ... more London, UK (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new tool to help find the best photovoltaic (PV) materials to support both solar energy generation and crop growth. In a new study published ... more |
How solar power is keeping one California community alive as the ground shifts Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 The cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula have always been stunning, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. But beneath the natural beauty of Portuguese Bend, a slow and terrifying force is at ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Building vehicles or electronics with materials that serve as both batteries and structural components could significantly reduce weight and energy consumption. A research group at Chalmers Universi ... more Osaka, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Organic solar cells (OSCs) offer a promising alternative to traditional inorganic solar cells, thanks to features such as tunable chemistry that allow scientists to precisely alter their properties ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Solar energy continues to be a critical component in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Over time, solar cells have seen substantial advancements, making ... more |
Turning seawater into fresh water using solar-powered technology' Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an innovative and energy-efficient desalination device that converts seawater into drinkable water by utilizing solar power. The device lever ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 A research team led by Prof. XU Jixian from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has set a new global standard for solar cell technology. As of July 3rd, the Solar Cell Efficienc ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead the newly established Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a national hub focused on advancing energy storage ... more Beijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders Thursday that expanding ties between China and the continent could "drive the renewable energy revolution". ... more |
Available on Amazon Books Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative tool in research, yet its inability to explain its decision-making process-often referred to as the "AI black box"-poses a significant challen ... more |
Custom innovations for fault detection in renewable power grids Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 As renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind generators become more integral to tomorrow's power grids, new innovations in fault detection are essential. NJIT Associate Professor Joshua Ta ... more Stanford CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 A lithium-ion battery's very first charge is more momentous than it sounds. It determines how well and how long the battery will work from then on - in particular, how many cycles of charging and di ... more Doha (AFP) Sept 1, 2024 A large new solar plant planned in Qatar will double the Gulf emirate's previously projected renewable energy capacity by 2030, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday. ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 30, 2024 Amid the ongoing energy crisis and the growing threat of climate change, the need to harness renewable energy sources has become increasingly urgent. Solar energy, in particular, is emerging as a le ... more |
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