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December 06, 2024
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A new method boosts efficiency of organic solar cells



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024
The integration of polymeric insulators in organic solar cells has driven major advancements in the field, addressing challenges related to molecular conformation, film crystallinity, and defect state reduction. Traditionally, these improvements were attributed to enhanced film morphology resulting from insulating materials. However, a novel discovery by Professor Hang Yin's team at Shandong University has unveiled a previously unknown mechanism driving performance gains in organic semiconductors. ... read more

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A new protocol to enhance flexible solar technology durability
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Flexible photovoltaic devices, or FlexPVs, are emerging as key solutions in applications ranging from wearable technology and smart textiles to drones and aerospace systems. Despite significant adva ... more
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Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar deal
Washington (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Meta has signed contracts with renewable energy firm Invenergy for 760 megawatts of solar power capacity, the companies said on Thursday. ... more
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Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that ash from burned rice hulls contains a unique form of carbon capable of nearly doubling the energy density of lithium-ion and sodium-ion ... more
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How efficient solar cells can be made with non-toxic processes
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Efforts to produce environmentally friendly and efficient solar cells have taken a significant step forward thanks to a novel design principle developed by researchers at Linkoping University in Swe ... more
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Record efficiency achieved with perovskite and organic tandem solar cells
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Researchers at the University of Potsdam have unveiled a tandem solar cell combining perovskite and organic materials that sets a new efficiency benchmark of 25.7%. This advancement leverages low-te ... more
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Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
La Paz (AFP) Nov 27, 2024
Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China's CBC, a subsidiary of the world's largest lithium battery producer CATL, to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the country's southwest. ... more
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Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Whether you're manufacturing cement, steel, chemicals, or paper, you need a large amount of heat. Almost without exception, manufacturers around the world create that heat by burning fossil fuels. ... more
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Revolv Space prepares for inaugural in-orbit test of SARA system
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Revolv Space has completed integration and testing of its Solar Array Drive Assembly (SADA), known as SARA, on DPhi Space's Clustergate-1 platform, signaling read ... more

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Using sunlight to recycle black plastics
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Researchers have developed a sunlight-powered technique to recycle black and colored polystyrene plastics, offering a new approach to handling materials typically sent to landfills. Black coffee lid ... more
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The future of AI with solar-powered synaptic devices
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly relied upon for predicting critical events such as heart attacks, natural disasters, and infrastructure failures. These applications demand technologies ... more
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Atomic-6 partners with Starpath Robotics for Lunar Power Tower development
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Atomic-6 has entered into a development contract with Starpath Robotics to design and build a deployable composite boom for Starpath's advanced solar power generation system. This collaboration brin ... more
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Engineers develop additive for affordable renewable energy storage
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Advancing the promise of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, University of Wisconsin - Madison researchers have designed a water-soluble chemical additive to improve bromide-based aqueous ... more
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MIT, Harvard and Mass General lead 408 MW green energy push
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
MIT is co-leading an effort to enable the development of two new large-scale renewable energy projects in regions with carbon-intensive electrical grids: Big Elm Solar in Bell County, Texas, came on ... more
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A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized future
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Lithium-ion batteries are the workhorses of home electronics and are powering an electric revolution in transportation. But they are not suitable for every application. A key drawback is their ... more
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Stability of perovskite solar cells boosted with innovative protective layer
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Scientists at Northwestern University have unveiled a new protective coating that dramatically improves the longevity of perovskite solar cells, a key step toward making these cells viable for real- ... 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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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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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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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 b ... 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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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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UAH plasma researcher explores key factors in Solar Corona heating through Alfven Waves
Huntsville AL (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a study in 'Scientific Reports' that builds on his pioneering research into kinetic Alfven waves (KAW) as a po ... 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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