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Finding better photovoltaic materials faster with AI![]() Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 27, 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 discovery of high-efficiency materials for perovskite solar cells. By synthesizing and testing just 150 targeted molecules, the team achieved results that would typically require hundreds of thousands of experiments. "The workflow we have developed will open up new ways to quickly and economically discover high-perfo ... read more |
Mizzou scientists leverage layered crystals for next-gen energy solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 27, 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
Lights out for French solar panel makerLyon (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 One of France's last manufacturers of solar panels - held by a unit of the state-owned EDF electricity group that manages the nation's nuclear power reactors, will be closed after no buyer emerged. ... more
What to do with aging solar panels?College Station TX (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Program has granted $5 million dollars to Phase 2 of the project "Securing critical material supply chains by enabling phOtovoltaic circuLARit ... more
Scale-up fabrication of perovskite quantum dotsSydney, 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 |
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Unlocking the potential of lithium-sulfur batteriesLemont 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 |
China battery giant CATL's Hong Kong listing plan gathers steamHong 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
Light flexible and radiation resistant organic solar cells for spaceLos 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
Biophotovoltaics: a step forward in sustainable energy technologyLos 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
New method boosts efficiency and longevity of organic solar cellsBerlin, 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 |
Research explores wildfire smoke's effect on solar power generation across USLos 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 ![]() |
At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire riskLas 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
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasureEvanston 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
New lithium-sulfur battery will fully charge in 12 minutes for over 1000 cyclesTokyo, 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
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
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
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
A call for collaboration in solar energy meteorology researchSydney, 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 |
'Capture the oxygen' strategy boosts lithium-ion battery lifespanTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jihyun Hong of the Department of Battery Engineering and Dr. Gukhyun Lim, has unveiled a key method to extend the durability of lithium-rich laye ... more
University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on MarsHouston TX (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth's atmospheric processe ... more
Buried interface engineering drives advances in tin-lead perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A team led by Prof. Meng Li from Henan University's School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering has unveiled an innovative approach to overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in tin-lead ... more
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 |
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