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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 The research team led by Professor Jong-sung Yu from the DGIST Department of Energy Science and Engineering has introduced a significant advancement in lithium-sulfur battery technology. Using a novel nitrogen-doped porous carbon material, the team has dramatically improved charging speeds, addressing a key barrier to the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries. While lithium-ion batteries dominate eco-friendly technologies like electric vehicles, their limitations include lower energy stora ... read more |
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Shedding light on solar farm impacts in deserts through energy meteorologySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Utility-scale solar farms, often deployed in desert habitats, are a cost-effective way to generate power compared to rooftop solar panels. However, these large installations interact with sensitive ... more 
University of Maryland to develop renewable energy systems for ocean monitoring systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 University of Maryland researcher Stephanie Lansing has been awarded $7.8 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to spearhead the development of a biologically powered en ... more 
Solar powered self-charging supercapacitors introduced in KoreaTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 A collaborative research effort led by Jeongmin Kim, Senior Researcher at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Damin Lee, Researcher at Kyungpook National University' ... more 
Unveiling the impact of climate-driven low solar and wind energy events in ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 A groundbreaking study spearheaded by Dr. Yue Qin and Dr. Tong Zhu from Peking University has offered critical insights into the spatiotemporal dynamics and underlying causes of compound low-solar-l ... more |
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New solar material advances green hydrogen productionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 Researchers in nano-scale chemistry have made a significant stride in advancing the sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen from water using solar energy. A collaborative internationa ... more |
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Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storageTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable ... more 
Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within graspHouston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively sca ... more 
Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal housesAmsterdam (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
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditionsParis, 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 |
DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitationParis (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 DR Congo on Tuesday filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing them of illegally using "blood minerals" in its supply chain. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040Tokyo (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 
Solar-powered plasma technology boosts seed germination sustainabilityLos 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 
Porous silicon oxide electrodes advance sustainable energy storage solutionsTokyo, 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 
UCF researcher receives $3.8 million grant to develop a solar energy storage systemOrlando 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 |
SFU report calls for Canada to prioritize large-scale solar power projectsLos 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 
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditionsLos 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
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performanceLos 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 
India mandates local-only solar energy components from 2026New 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 |
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Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in SpainMadrid (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
So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here's how to decide whereBoston 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 
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 
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 |
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Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar dealWashington (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 processesBerlin, 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 
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 
Record efficiency achieved with perovskite and organic tandem solar cellsBerlin, 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 
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plantsLa 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 |
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