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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 A new predictive platform called iDust is poised to transform dust storm forecasting and improve solar energy output in dust-prone regions. Developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, iDust offers high-resolution, fast-turnaround dust forecasts that could help mitigate power losses across solar farms, particularly in arid zones. The tool was created under the leadership of Dr. Chen Xi from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics and detailed in the Journal of Advances in Modeling Ear ... read more |
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Solar park boom threatens Spain's centuries-old olive treesLopera, Spain (AFP) April 14, 2025 At his farm in southern Spain, Francisco Campos looked worriedly at a green sea of centuries-old olive trees that he fears will face the axe to make way for a proposed solar park. ... more  
Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profitBeijing (AFP) April 15, 2025 The world's leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, Chinese firm CATL, posted a 32.9 percent jump in first quarter profit, even as demand for electric vehicles slows. ... more 
Rocket Lab launches tailored solar arrays for next gen satellite missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled a new suite of customizable solar arrays, branded as STARRAY, aimed at addressing the broad spectrum of satellite power demands across all orbital environments. ... more 
Solar panels from Moon dust may revolutionize lunar energy supplyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 In a significant advance for lunar sustainability, scientists have fabricated solar cells using simulated Moon dust, offering a lightweight, radiation-resistant energy source for future Moon mission ... more |
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Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plantNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project during his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, an official said on Friday. ... more |
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US may miss out on green tech boom: GermanyBerlin (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday - adding it was up to the United States if it decided to miss out. ... more 
Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers duri ... more 
Seven universities unite to propel solar projects over California canal systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A coalition of faculty from seven prominent research institutions, including six based in California, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at scaling up the use of solar panel arrays installed ... more 
Effect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performanceTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Solar cells convert sunlight into clean energy - but if the solar cells themselves are made of toxic materials, it almost defeats the purpose. That's where tin sulfide (SnS) comes in. SnS is an envi ... more |
Framatome and Perpetual Atomics to Scale Up Space Battery Production for Future MissionsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Framatome and Perpetual Atomics have formalised a new strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to scale up the production of americium-based radioisotope power syste ... more  |
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Star Catcher showcases space energy beaming tech at Jacksonville stadiumLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Star Catcher Industries, Inc. ("Star Catcher"), a leader in the field of space-to-space energy transfer, has completed its first public demonstration of space power beaming technology. This mileston ... more 
Space Solar teams with MagDrive to boost in-orbit solar power systemsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Space Solar, a leading force in the field of space-based solar power (SBSP), has formed a strategic alliance with UK propulsion technology company Magdrive to enhance the deployment of large-scale i ... more
800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in FinlandHelsinki (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 A Chinese-Finnish company announced Thursday it would begin building a battery materials plant in Finland in April, the first of its kind in the Nordic country. ... more 
Nanocellulose infused with red onion extract shields solar cells from UV degradationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a bio-based film that provides high-performance UV protection for solar cells, utilizing nanocellulose treated with red onion skin ex ... more |
Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solutionUniversity Park PA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by resea ... more 
Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough replicates early plant processesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Harnessing sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen is a remarkable feat of nature, accomplished through the intricate process of photosynthesis. This natural mechanism al ... more  
Enhancing agrivoltaic synergies through optimized tracking strategiesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Agrivoltaic systems, which merge agricultural cultivation with solar power generation, represent a strategic solution to the dual challenge of meeting increasing global energy demands and ensuring f ... more 
Groundbreaking Discovery Links Small Polaron Effect to Enhanced Spin Lifetime in 2D Lead Halide PerovskitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Two-dimensional lead halide perovskites have emerged as highly promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their superior carrier transport and defect tolerance. However, a comprehens ... more |
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Identifying Key Organic-Inorganic Interaction Sites for Enhanced Emission in Hybrid Perovskites via Pressure EngineeringSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 A research team from Jilin University has developed a new approach using pressure engineering to pinpoint organic-inorganic interaction sites in non-hydrogen-bonded hybrid metal perovskites. This in ... more
Chinese battery behemoth CATL posts jump in annual profitBeijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL announced on Friday surging annual profits despite a decline in revenue, as slowing demand for electric vehicles drives down the price of lithium. ... more 
Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factoriesBoston MA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 As the price of solar panels has plummeted in recent decades, installation costs have taken up a greater share of the technology's overall price tag. The long installation process for solar farms is ... more 
Cheap and environmentally friendly - the next generation LEDs may soon be hereLinkoping, Sweden (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Cost, technical performance and environmental impact - these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a broad commercial impact on society. This has been demonst ... more |
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Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaicsIthica NY (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive - or potentially diminish - the widespread adoption of solar technology. Put bluntl ... more |
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HKUST advances nanoscale research to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough in understanding the nanoscale behavior of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This advance ... more 
Study finds support for solar energy has become politically polarizedRaleigh NC (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 A new analysis of social media posts finds public support for solar energy remains high, though that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. The study also found solar power has become an ... more 
Solar technology can meet UK electricity demand without reducing farmlandLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 New research from the University of Sheffield indicates that the UK can achieve its ambitious solar energy goals without compromising valuable farmland. The study highlights the potential of agrivol ... more 
Enhanced Thermal Resilience for Perovskite Solar CellsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 Perovskite solar cells offer impressive efficiency and low production costs but have struggled to maintain long-term performance under real-world weather conditions. In a comprehensive review publis ... more |
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