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  Sydney (AFP) May 2, 2025 An Australian boatbuilder launched what it described as the world's largest electric-powered ship on Friday, a 130-metre (426-feet) behemoth capable of carrying 2,100 passengers. Identified by boatbuilder Incat as Hull 096, the aluminium catamaran is powered by more than 250 tonnes of batteries and was built for South American ferry operator Buquebus. It was designed to carry passengers and up to 225 vehicles across the River Plate between Buenos Aires and Uruguay. "Hull 096 proves that larg ... read more |
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US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boomBangkok (AFP) May 4, 2025 Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. ... more 
Photovoltaic rooftops could supply over one third of Vitoria Gasteiz energy needsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 In a new study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), researchers found that rooftop solar installations in Vitoria-Gasteiz could supply up to 38% of the city's annual electricity consum ... more 
AI designed nanostructure coating cuts solar reflection and boosts cell efficiencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 Conventional silicon solar cells lose nearly half their potential light energy to surface reflection, but a new antireflective coating could dramatically reduce that loss. Researchers have developed ... more 
A single molecule elevates solar module output and stabilityLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 A new molecule developed through international collaboration has been shown to significantly improve both the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells, according to a recent study publis ... more |
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Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery projectJakarta (AFP) April 23, 2025 China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is replacing South Korea's LG Energy Solution as a strategic investor in a multibillion-dollar project to build an electric vehicle battery joint venture in Indonesia, officials said on Wednesday. ... 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 
China's CATL launches new EV sodium batteryShanghai (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. ... more 
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soarsHanoi (AFP) April 17, 2025 Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan. ... more 
Government urged to address disparity in access to green techLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 A new report from the University of Sheffield, produced in collaboration with the universities of Nottingham and Macedonia, calls on the UK government to expand its approach to promoting low-carbon ... 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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
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 
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 |
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 
New system offers early warning of dust storms to protect solar power outputSydney, 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 Science ... 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
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 |
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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
Optical advances offer boost to next-generation solar module designsBerlin, 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 
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 |
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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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