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  Shanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car. The firm produces more than a third of all electric vehicle (EV) batteries sold worldwide, working with major brands including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen. Sodium-ion batteries are viewed as a cheaper and in some respects safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries which are widely used in bot ... read more |
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US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast AsiaWashington (AFP) April 22, 2025 The United States on Monday announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector. ... more 
Going green with fluoride-enhanced perovskite solar cellsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 A team of scientists from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has unveiled a sustainable method for fabricating perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by using a fluoride-based additive in a water-only ... more 
Launch of AI-powered solar diagnostics platform boosts PV asset performanceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a commercial spin-off called the "PV Doctor," marking a significant leap forward i ... more 
Lighter flexible tandem solar cells set new benchmark in efficiencyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has achieved a major milestone in solar technology by developing ultra-light and bendable tandem solar cells composed of perovskite and CIGS materials. ... more |
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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 |
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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
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more 
Battery boom drives Bangladesh lead poisoning epidemicMirzapur, Bangladesh (AFP) April 1, 2025 Bangladeshi Junayed Akter is 12 years old but the toxic lead coursing through his veins has left him with the diminutive stature of someone several years younger. ... more 
A lifetime power source in miniature formTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 The batteries that power smartphones, electric vehicles, and drones often require frequent charging and degrade over time, leading to limited lifespan and environmental concerns. Now, a team at Daeg ... more |
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Optical advances offer boost to next-generation solar module designs Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 In 2023, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems accounted for over 5 percent of global electricity output, with installed capacity doubling roughly every two to three years. Optical technologies are now em ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 
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 
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 |
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800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in Finland Helsinki (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 |
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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 |
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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 
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 |
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