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  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 using fine-grained weather data, information about energy use, and energy system modeling can make a big difference in the design of such renewable power installations. This also leads to more efficient and economically viable operations. The findings show the benefits of coordinating the siting of sola ... read more |
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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 
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performanceLos 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 
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 
A new protocol to enhance flexible solar technology durabilityBarcelona, 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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Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteriesBoston 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 systemBerlin, 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 
Using sunlight to recycle black plasticsLos 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 
The future of AI with solar-powered synaptic devicesTokyo, 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  
Atomic-6 partners with Starpath Robotics for Lunar Power Tower developmentParis, 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 |
Engineers develop additive for affordable renewable energy storageLos 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 pushBoston 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 
A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized futureBoston 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 
Stability of perovskite solar cells boosted with innovative protective layerLos 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 
More energy and oil possible through combining photovoltaic plants with hedgerow olive grovesMadrid, 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 |
New initiative empowers Native American women with solar trainingLos 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 
Perovskite advancements improve solar cell efficiency and longevityLondon, 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 
Scientists to create solar lasers for space power inspired by natureLondon, 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 
'Nobody can reverse' US progress on clean energy: BidenManaus, 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 operationSydney, 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  
UAH plasma researcher explores key factors in Solar Corona heating through Alfven WavesHuntsville 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 
Tech's green wave hits choppy watersLisbon (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 
'Solar Great Wall' aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030Los 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 captureTokyo, 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 impactLondon, 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 
Hydrogels utilize sunlight for sustainable hydrogen productionTokyo, 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
Investigating limitations in new materials for perovskite solar cellsTokyo, 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 
UK clean power by 2030? Achievable but challenging, says reportLondon (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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