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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Agrivoltaic systems, which merge agricultural cultivation with solar power generation, represent a strategic solution to the dual challenge of meeting increasing global energy demands and ensuring food security. By situating solar panels directly above crops, these systems mitigate land use conflicts and deliver additional benefits, such as alleviating crop water stress and shielding plants from extreme weather conditions. They also foster ecological advantages, including creating habitats for pollinato ... read more |
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Chinese battery behemoth CATL posts jump in annual profitBeijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL announced on Friday surging annual profits despite a decline in revenue, as slowing demand for electric vehicles drives down the price of lithium. ... more  
Groundbreaking Discovery Links Small Polaron Effect to Enhanced Spin Lifetime in 2D Lead Halide PerovskitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Two-dimensional lead halide perovskites have emerged as highly promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their superior carrier transport and defect tolerance. However, a comprehens ... more 
Identifying Key Organic-Inorganic Interaction Sites for Enhanced Emission in Hybrid Perovskites via Pressure EngineeringSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 A research team from Jilin University has developed a new approach using pressure engineering to pinpoint organic-inorganic interaction sites in non-hydrogen-bonded hybrid metal perovskites. This in ... more 
Cheap and environmentally friendly - the next generation LEDs may soon be hereLinkoping, Sweden (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Cost, technical performance and environmental impact - these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a broad commercial impact on society. This has been demonst ... more |
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Solar technology can meet UK electricity demand without reducing farmlandLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 New research from the University of Sheffield indicates that the UK can achieve its ambitious solar energy goals without compromising valuable farmland. The study highlights the potential of agrivol ... more |
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Enhanced Thermal Resilience for Perovskite Solar CellsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 Perovskite solar cells offer impressive efficiency and low production costs but have struggled to maintain long-term performance under real-world weather conditions. In a comprehensive review publis ... more 
Heat cycles shape perovskite cell durabilityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 Perovskite solar cells combine high efficiency with low production costs but face challenges in sustaining performance over decades of outdoor exposure. In a comprehensive review published in Nature ... more 
Hybrid Transparent Electrodes Boost Efficiency and Lifespan of Perovskite Solar CellsSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 Bifacial perovskite solar cells, known for their ability to capture sunlight from both the front and rear surfaces, have taken a significant step forward thanks to researchers at the Indian Institut ... more 
Liquid Crystal Antisolvent Yields Consistent NanocrystalsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 A research team from POSTECH led by Professors Young-Ki Kim and Yong-Young Noh has introduced an innovative approach for fabricating perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs), key semiconductor materials for n ... more |
China aims to add 200 GW in renewablesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 04, 2025 China is poised to make another substantial push in renewable energy expansion this year, targeting the addition of more than 200 gigawatts of renewable capacity. According to the National Energy Ad ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Queen Mary scientists collaborate with Power Roll to advance perovskite solar technologyLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with innovative solar startup Power Roll to transition perovskite solar film from laboratory research to large-scale application. Perovskite i ... more 
Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilienceBoston MA (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows. In r ... more 
Scientists unlock affordable room-temperature quantum light breakthroughLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 Quantum light sources have long been plagued by instability, flickering unpredictably and fading prematurely. However, researchers at the University of Oklahoma have demonstrated that encasing collo ... more 
Scientists unlock longer-lasting perovskite solar technologyLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a breakthrough approach that could significantly extend the lifespan of perovskite solar cells-by up to ten times. ... more |
Solar solutions: Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaicsIthaca NY (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive - or potentially diminish - the widespread adoption of solar technology. Put bluntl ... more
Researchers are cracking the code on solid-state batteriesColumbia MO (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 From electric vehicles to wireless earbuds, traditional lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives as they charge fast and store plenty of energy. However, they rely on a solution known as liquid e ... more 
Scientists develop battery that converts nuclear waste into electricityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 A research team has unveiled a novel battery capable of harnessing nuclear energy through light emissions, potentially offering a new way to convert radioactive waste into electricity. Nuclear ... more
China's CALB announces European battery plant in PortugalLisbon (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Chinese lithium battery manufacturer CALB announced plans Monday to build its first European plant in Portugal, a two-billion-euro ($2.1-billion) investment it hopes will help it crack the continent's electric car market. ... more |
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Cuba opens solar park hoping to stave off blackoutsHavana (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 Cuba on Friday unveiled a new solar energy park in the capital Havana, part of an ambitious project to alleviate the communist island's increasingly desperate struggle with power blackouts. ... more 
Princeton Chemistry demonstrates high-performance Sodium-ion cathode towards new battery technologyPrinceton NJ (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics - from la ... more 
Revolutionary Flexible Dual-Band Electrochromic Window Enhances Energy Efficiency and StorageSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 With buildings responsible for nearly 40% of global energy consumption, and a substantial portion of that used for heating and cooling, improving energy efficiency remains a crucial goal. Windows ar ... more
Tiny Grooves Unlock New Potential in Solar Cell ManufacturingLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 A breakthrough in solar energy technology has been achieved by researchers at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with UK-based company Power Roll Ltd. Their study, published in *ACS Appli ... more |
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Machine Learning Enhances Solar Power Forecast AccuracySydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 As solar power becomes a more significant component of the global energy grid, improving the accuracy of photovoltaic (PV) generation forecasts is crucial for balancing supply and demand. A recent s ... more |
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The next-generation solar cell is fully recyclable Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 Researchers at Linkoping University have developed a groundbreaking method for recycling all components of a perovskite solar cell without the use of hazardous solvents. The process ensures that rec ... more 
China to further shrink renewables subsidies in market reform pushShanghai (AFP) Feb 9, 2025 China's top economic planner said on Sunday it would reduce some renewable energy subsidies in reforms intended to open the booming sector to market forces. ... more  
Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiencyMunich, Germany (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 For countless engineers, converting sunlight into easily stored chemical energy stands as an enduring goal. Yet nature perfected this challenge billions of years ago. A recent study reveals that qua ... more
Scientists Probe Declining Earbud Battery LongevityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Have you ever noticed how electronic devices, including wireless earbuds, seem to lose battery capacity faster the longer you use them? An international research team from The University of Texas at ... more |
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