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January 24, 2025
SOLAR DAILY
Scale-up fabrication of perovskite quantum dots
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2025
Quantum dots, tiny semiconductor nanomaterials known for their color-tunable and highly efficient photoluminescence, have revolutionized display technologies such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Finding better photovoltaic materials faster with AI
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 24, 2025
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nurnberg (HI ERN) have developed a novel AI-driven workflow that dramatically accelerates the discover ... more
CHIP TECH
Mizzou scientists leverage layered crystals for next-gen energy solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025
University of Missouri researchers are delving into the nanoscale properties of halide perovskites, a material that could revolutionize energy-efficient optoelectronic technologies. By examining its ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN
Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement should not slow the global momentum towards renewable energy investments that the deal created, the UN said Wednesday. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Paris (AFP) Jan 23, 2025
Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Unlocking the potential of lithium-sulfur batteries
Lemont IL (SPX) Jan 14, 2025
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are an integral part of society, from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. While Li-ion batteries have been a major success to date, scientists worldwide are r ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Floating solar panels could advance US energy goals
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025
Federal reservoirs have the potential to significantly contribute to meeting the country's solar energy needs, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. Geospatial scientists Evan ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Biophotovoltaics: a step forward in sustainable energy technology
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025
In an important study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers have unveiled new insights into biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems. These advanced systems integrate photosynthetic ... more
SOLAR DAILY
China installs record amount of renewable energy in 2024, data shows
Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025
China installed a record amount of renewable energy last year, data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) showed on Tuesday. ... more
ENERGY TECH
China battery giant CATL's Hong Kong listing plan gathers steam
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 14, 2025
Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL is pushing ahead with plans to list in Hong Kong, with banks reportedly vying for a deal expected to raise at least $5 billion. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Light flexible and radiation resistant organic solar cells for space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025
Radiation tests suggest that carbon-based organic solar cells could surpass traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells in efficiency and durability for space applications, according to a Univers ... more
SOLAR DAILY
New method boosts efficiency and longevity of organic solar cells
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Researchers from Abo Akademi University in Finland have uncovered and addressed a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells, significantly improving their efficiency and operational l ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Research explores wildfire smoke's effect on solar power generation across US
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
New findings from Colorado State University reveal that while wildfire smoke increasingly blankets vast areas of the United States, its impact on long-term solar power generation remains relatively ... more
ENERGY TECH
At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire risk
Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2025
From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasure
Evanston IL (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
The batteries used in our phones, devices and even cars rely on metals like lithium and cobalt, sourced through intensive and invasive mining. As more products begin to depend on battery-based energ ... more
ENERGY TECH
New lithium-sulfur battery will fully charge in 12 minutes for over 1000 cycles
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 nov ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Shedding light on solar farm impacts in deserts through energy meteorology
Sydney, 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
SOLAR DAILY
University of Maryland to develop renewable energy systems for ocean monitoring systems
Los 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 DAILY
Unveiling the impact of climate-driven low solar and wind energy events in China
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
Solar powered self-charging supercapacitors introduced in Korea
Tokyo, 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
SOLAR DAILY
A call for collaboration in solar energy meteorology research
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
Solar energy has become a leading renewable energy source, renowned for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. However, optimizing solar energy production pres ... more
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