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  London, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Space Solar, a leading force in the field of space-based solar power (SBSP), has formed a strategic alliance with UK propulsion technology company Magdrive to enhance the deployment of large-scale infrastructure in orbit. The agreement, unveiled during the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS), is formalized under the Space Propulsion and Infrastructure Innovation Initiative (SPI3), reflecting a concerted push to realize space-driven clean energy. SPI3 is designed to help fulfil the UK's lon ... read more |
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Star Catcher showcases space energy beaming tech at Jacksonville stadiumLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Star Catcher Industries, Inc. ("Star Catcher"), a leader in the field of space-to-space energy transfer, has completed its first public demonstration of space power beaming technology. This mileston ... more  
Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solutionUniversity Park PA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by resea ... more 
800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in FinlandHelsinki (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 A Chinese-Finnish company announced Thursday it would begin building a battery materials plant in Finland in April, the first of its kind in the Nordic country. ... more 
Nanocellulose infused with red onion extract shields solar cells from UV degradationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a bio-based film that provides high-performance UV protection for solar cells, utilizing nanocellulose treated with red onion skin ex ... 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 |
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Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factoriesBoston MA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 As the price of solar panels has plummeted in recent decades, installation costs have taken up a greater share of the technology's overall price tag. The long installation process for solar farms is ... 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 
Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaicsIthica NY (SPX) Mar 10, 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 
HKUST advances nanoscale research to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough in understanding the nanoscale behavior of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This advance ... more |
Study finds support for solar energy has become politically polarizedRaleigh NC (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 A new analysis of social media posts finds public support for solar energy remains high, though that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. The study also found solar power has become an ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 
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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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China's CALB announces European battery plant in Portugal Lisbon (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 
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 |
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