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October 23, 2024
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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 leading to advancements in solar cell technologies and photosensors. This unusual effect allows certain materials to outperform conventional p-n junctions used in today's solar cells. The BPV effect, seen in materials lacking internal symmetry, generates "shift currents" where electrons excited by light m ... read 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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Chinese EV battery giant CATL reports jump in profits
Beijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024
Chinese electric vehicle battery behemoth CATL reported a 26.0 percent jump in third-quarter profits on Friday but still fell short of analyst expectations. ... more
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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 ... more
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Sandia evaluates heat shields for Mars Sample Return and Titan missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility is utilizing solar energy to simulate the intense heat experienced during atmospheric reentry and hypersonic flight. The latest tes ... more
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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
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Streamlined perovskite solar cells offer path to cheaper, more efficient energy
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 11, 2024
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have developed a new fabrication method that enhances the efficiency, stability, and affordability of perovskite solar cells, bringing them clos ... more
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Telescopes could help power isolated communities in Chile's Atacama Desert
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
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The ZEUS Project to harness solar energy in space with nanowire technology
Madrid, Spain (SPXR) Oct 10, 2024
The University of Malaga (UMA) is collaborating in an international consortium to advance the collection and transmission of solar energy in space through the 'ZEUS' project, part of the Horizon EIC ... more

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UK announces new investment in green energy projects
London (AFP) Oct 10, 2024
The UK government on Thursday announced that it had secured more than GBP24 billion ($31.3 billion) of private investment in green energy projects, as it gears up for an international investment summit. ... more
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China's solar goes from supremacy to oversupply
Beijing (AFP) Oct 10, 2024
Strong state support and huge private investment have made China's solar industry a global powerhouse, but it faces new headwinds, from punitive tariffs abroad to a brutal price war at home. ... more
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Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
Boston MA (SPX) Oct 09, 2024
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun. The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar energ ... more
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Photovoltaic upgrade in Jiaxing, China significantly boosts power output
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 09, 2024
The distributed photovoltaic "trade-in" project at the administrative center in Haining city, Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has significantly increased power generation capacity without expanding spac ... more
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DGIST enhances quantum dot solar cell performance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
A research team led by Professor Jongmin Choi from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST, in collaboration with Gyeongsang National University's Professor Tae Kyung Lee and Kookm ... more
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A high-energy-density Mars battery designed for long-term missions
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
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Study shows how water systems can drive renewable energy adoption
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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Fire breaks out at Chinese battery giant CATL plant
Beijing (AFP) Sept 29, 2024
A fire broke out Sunday at a factory belonging to Chinese battery giant CATL, which supplies electric vehicle makers including Tesla, but only a "relatively small" impact on operations is expected, the company said. ... more
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Philippines' Marcos opens first EV battery plant
Manila (AFP) Sept 30, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated on Monday the first factory for electric vehicle batteries in the Philippines, calling it the "future" of clean energy. ... more
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Advances in femtosecond laser micromachining of halide perovskites
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Halide perovskite materials are increasingly recognized for their potential in fields such as information storage, lasers, anti-counterfeiting, and planar lenses, thanks to their unique optoelectron ... more
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Study highlights improved efficiency for hot carrier solar cells
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Hot carrier solar cells, first proposed decades ago, have been a key focus for surpassing the Shockley - Queisser efficiency limit in single-junction solar cells. Despite their theoretical advantage ... more
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Spain aims for 81 percent green electricity by 2030
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
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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
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Second life of lithium-ion batteries may propel future space missions
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
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Folded or cut, this lithium-sulfur battery keeps powering devices
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
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University of Michigan develops efficient system for converting CO2 into ethylene
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
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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
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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
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Airbus to Provide Over 200 Sparkwing Solar Arrays for MDA AURORA Satellites
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
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JinkoSolar sets sights on expanding operations across Africa
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
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Solar and Farming Can Work Together
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
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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
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World's strongest battery could enable lightweight, energy-efficient vehicles
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
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