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December 19, 2024
SOLAR DAILY
Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses
Amsterdam (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
SOLAR DAILY
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditions
Paris, 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
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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
SOLAR DAILY
Solar-powered plasma technology boosts seed germination sustainability
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
Porous silicon oxide electrodes advance sustainable energy storage solutions
Tokyo, 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
SOLAR DAILY
UCF researcher receives $3.8 million grant to develop a solar energy storage system
Orlando 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
ENERGY TECH
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditions
Los 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
SOLAR DAILY
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Tokyo (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
ENERGY TECH
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performance
Los 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
SOLAR DAILY
India mandates local-only solar energy components from 2026
New 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
ENERGY TECH
Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain
Madrid (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
SOLAR DAILY
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
ENERGY TECH
China to send batteries to Europe via route bypassing Russia: Kazakhstan
Almaty, 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
SOLAR DAILY
A new method boosts efficiency of organic solar cells
Sydney, 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
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Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar deal
Washington (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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How efficient solar cells can be made with non-toxic processes
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Efforts to produce environmentally friendly and efficient solar cells have taken a significant step forward thanks to a novel design principle developed by researchers at Linkoping University in Swe ... more
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A new protocol to enhance flexible solar technology durability
Barcelona, 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
SOLAR DAILY
Record efficiency achieved with perovskite and organic tandem solar cells
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Researchers at the University of Potsdam have unveiled a tandem solar cell combining perovskite and organic materials that sets a new efficiency benchmark of 25.7%. This advancement leverages low-te ... more
ENERGY TECH
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
La Paz (AFP) Nov 27, 2024
Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China's CBC, a subsidiary of the world's largest lithium battery producer CATL, to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the country's southwest. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries
Boston 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
SOLAR DAILY
Revolv Space prepares for inaugural in-orbit test of SARA system
Berlin, 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
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