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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 New findings from Colorado State University reveal that while wildfire smoke increasingly blankets vast areas of the United States, its impact on long-term solar power generation remains relatively minimal. Published in Nature Communications, the study highlights that reductions in average photovoltaic solar output due to wildfire smoke are typically modest, except in regions directly surrounding active fires where dense smoke plumes prevail. Despite recent intense wildfire seasons, photovoltaic p ... read more |
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At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire riskLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. ... more 
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasureEvanston IL (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 The batteries used in our phones, devices and even cars rely on metals like lithium and cobalt, sourced through intensive and invasive mining. As more products begin to depend on battery-based energ ... more 
New method boosts efficiency and longevity of organic solar cellsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Researchers from Abo Akademi University in Finland have uncovered and addressed a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells, significantly improving their efficiency and operational l ... more 
New lithium-sulfur battery will fully charge in 12 minutes for over 1000 cyclesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 The research team led by Professor Jong-sung Yu from the DGIST Department of Energy Science and Engineering has introduced a significant advancement in lithium-sulfur battery technology. Using a nov ... more |
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A call for collaboration in solar energy meteorology researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 Solar energy has become a leading renewable energy source, renowned for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. However, optimizing solar energy production pres ... more |
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'Capture the oxygen' strategy boosts lithium-ion battery lifespanTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jihyun Hong of the Department of Battery Engineering and Dr. Gukhyun Lim, has unveiled a key method to extend the durability of lithium-rich laye ... more  
University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on MarsHouston TX (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth's atmospheric processe ... more 
Buried interface engineering drives advances in tin-lead perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A team led by Prof. Meng Li from Henan University's School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering has unveiled an innovative approach to overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in tin-lead ... more 
New solar material advances green hydrogen productionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 Researchers in nano-scale chemistry have made a significant stride in advancing the sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen from water using solar energy. A collaborative internationa ... more |
Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storageTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp Houston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively sca ... more 
Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal housesAmsterdam (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 Amsterdam's world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore. ... more 
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditionsParis, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Solar energy continues to lead the renewable energy revolution, with solar photovoltaic power plants serving as a key technology in achieving global NetZero Emissions by 2050. These plants convert s ... more 
DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitationParis (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 DR Congo on Tuesday filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing them of illegally using "blood minerals" in its supply chain. ... more |
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040Tokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in its push to become carbon neutral by mid-century, under government plans unveiled on Tuesday. ... more 
Solar-powered plasma technology boosts seed germination sustainabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Seed aging poses a significant challenge for agricultural industries and seed banks, often leading to reduced germination rates and weaker seedling growth. This issue not only impacts economic stabi ... more 
Porous silicon oxide electrodes advance sustainable energy storage solutionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are indispensable in modern devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Yet, challenges such as limited durability and the use of toxic ... more 
UCF researcher receives $3.8 million grant to develop a solar energy storage systemOrlando FL (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Solar energy may be abundant in the hot and muggy climate of Florida, but it can be intermittent during inclement weather and inconsistent during the night or peak usage. To keep the power gri ... more |
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SFU report calls for Canada to prioritize large-scale solar power projects Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Canada should accelerate its transition to green energy by focusing on large utility-scale solar projects, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University's Clean Energy Research Group (CERG) ... more 
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Electric vehicle (EV) batteries subjected to typical real-world driving scenarios-such as heavy traffic, urban commutes, and long highway trips-could last up to 40% longer than previously projected, ... more
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 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 
India mandates local-only solar energy components from 2026New Delhi (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Indian clean energy companies will only be able to use solar modules built locally from June 2026, according to a government order apparently aimed at reducing Chinese imports. ... more |
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Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in SpainMadrid (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive. ... more |
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So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here's how to decide where Boston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited overall coordination. But a new study shows that regional-level planning ... more 
China to send batteries to Europe via route bypassing Russia: KazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 China will soon send lithium-ion batteries to Europe via Kazakhstan on a trade route that bypasses sanctions-hit Russia, the Central Asian country said Friday. ... more 
A new method boosts efficiency of organic solar cellsSydney, 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 sta ... more 
Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar dealWashington (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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