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TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiency Paris, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 ![]() A team of researchers has introduced a novel method to dramatically enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, overcoming a longstanding barrier to their widespread use. The ap ... more | |

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Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 ![]() A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan's electricity needs while cutting carbon emi ... more | |
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Simple method boosts durability of perovskite solar cells in real-world settings Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 ![]() A research team at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Sao Paulo has developed a novel method to reduce the degradation of perovskite solar cells, potentially clearing a path toward their broad ... more | |

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Battery giant CATL ends up more than 16% on Hong Kong debut Hong Kong (AFP) May 20, 2025 ![]() Chinese battery giant CATL ended its first day on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange more than 16 percent higher Tuesday, having raised US$4.6 billion in the world's biggest initial public offering this year. ... more | |
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Solestial Secures $17M Series A to Accelerate Space Solar Manufacturing Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Solestial has closed a $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures, with participation from Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's ME Innovation Fund, mana ... more | |

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Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025 ![]() A research team from Dongguk University, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, has introduced a promising alternative to traditional lith ... more | |
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Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 ![]() Floating photovoltaic systems, often called "floatovoltaics," are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, t ... more | |

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Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO Hong Kong (AFP) May 12, 2025 ![]() Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year. ... more | |
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Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient Harvesting Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 ![]() Researchers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of extracting water from thin air, leveraging solar energy to release the collected moisture. This breakthrough addre ... more | |
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Turning light into usable energy Riverside CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 ![]() Every time a screen flickers to life, or sunlight powers a home, energy is being transferred from light into something useful. Yet for all of its ubiquity, scientists do not fully understand the pro ... more | |
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China's Renewable Energy Shift Faces Sustainability Challenges London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2025 ![]() China's ambitious transition to renewable energy, intended to reduce its carbon footprint and drive sustainable growth, may be undermining its own long-term development goals, according to a new stu ... more | |

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Saharan dust clouds pose growing risk to solar power stability across Europe Paris, France (SPX) May 05, 2025 ![]() As Europe increasingly depends on solar energy to reach climate and energy independence goals, a persistent atmospheric issue is adding uncertainty to the equation: Saharan dust. Research presented ... more | |
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Saharan dust clouds cast uncertainty on Europe's solar power growth Paris, France (SPX) May 05, 2025 ![]() As Europe accelerates its transition to solar energy, scientists are raising alarms about a growing natural obstacle: Saharan dust storms. New findings shared at the European Geosciences Union Gener ... more | |
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US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom Bangkok (AFP) May 4, 2025 ![]() Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. ... more | |
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AI designed nanostructure coating cuts solar reflection and boosts cell efficiency Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 ![]() Conventional silicon solar cells lose nearly half their potential light energy to surface reflection, but a new antireflective coating could dramatically reduce that loss. Researchers have developed ... more | |

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'Cold' manufacturing approach to make next-gen batteries University Park PA (SPX) May 06, 2025 ![]() Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ... more | |
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Australia launches "world's largest" battery-power ship Sydney (AFP) May 2, 2025 ![]() An Australian boatbuilder launched what it described as the world's largest electric-powered ship on Friday, a 130-metre (426-feet) behemoth capable of carrying 2,100 passengers. ... more | |
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Laminated structure boosts interface stability in inverted perovskite solar cells Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 05, 2025 ![]() A research partnership between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has led to the development of a laminated microstructure in ... more | |
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Record efficiency milestone reached in ecofriendly organic solar technology Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 As global momentum builds toward sustainable energy solutions, researchers have made a major breakthrough in solar technology by developing all-organic solar cells with record-setting efficiency. Un ... more | |

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Photovoltaic rooftops could supply over one third of Vitoria Gasteiz energy needs Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 ![]() In a new study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), researchers found that rooftop solar installations in Vitoria-Gasteiz could supply up to 38% of the city's annual electricity consum ... more | |
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A single molecule elevates solar module output and stability London, UK (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 ![]() A new molecule developed through international collaboration has been shown to significantly improve both the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells, according to a recent study publis ... more | |
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China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first time Beijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 ![]() China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. ... more | |
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Politecnico di Milano explores global potential of agrivoltaics for land use harmony Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 ![]() A research team from the Politecnico di Milano has presented new insights into how agrivoltaic systems could resolve growing tensions over land use between agricultural production and solar energy d ... more | |

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Should farms grow crops or harvest solar power MSU research supports both Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 ![]() Farmers facing the tough decision of whether to dedicate land to agriculture or solar energy may not have to choose at all, according to new findings from Michigan State University. Research led by ... more | |
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Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity tech Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 ![]() Recent innovations in solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) technology have significantly advanced the ability to convert sunlight into electricity, opening up promising applications in areas such a ... more | |
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