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May 13, 2025
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Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient Harvesting



Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025
Researchers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of extracting water from thin air, leveraging solar energy to release the collected moisture. This breakthrough addresses the limitations of existing technologies like fog harvesting and radiative cooling, which often struggle in low-humidity environments. The water-harvesting device maintains its efficiency across a wide humidity spectrum, ranging from 30% to 90%, and operates effectively in temperatures from 5 to 5 ... read more

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Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025
A research team from Dongguk University, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, has introduced a promising alternative to traditional lith ... more
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Turning light into usable energy
Riverside CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Every time a screen flickers to life, or sunlight powers a home, energy is being transferred from light into something useful. Yet for all of its ubiquity, scientists do not fully understand the pro ... more
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Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025
Floating photovoltaic systems, often called "floatovoltaics," are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, t ... more
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Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
Hong Kong (AFP) May 12, 2025
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year. ... more
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China's Renewable Energy Shift Faces Sustainability Challenges
London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2025
China's ambitious transition to renewable energy, intended to reduce its carbon footprint and drive sustainable growth, may be undermining its own long-term development goals, according to a new stu ... more
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'Cold' manufacturing approach to make next-gen batteries
University Park PA (SPX) May 06, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ... more
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Saharan dust clouds pose growing risk to solar power stability across Europe
Paris, France (SPX) May 05, 2025
As Europe increasingly depends on solar energy to reach climate and energy independence goals, a persistent atmospheric issue is adding uncertainty to the equation: Saharan dust. Research presented ... more
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Saharan dust clouds cast uncertainty on Europe's solar power growth
Paris, France (SPX) May 05, 2025
As Europe accelerates its transition to solar energy, scientists are raising alarms about a growing natural obstacle: Saharan dust storms. New findings shared at the European Geosciences Union Gener ... more

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US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
Bangkok (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
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AI designed nanostructure coating cuts solar reflection and boosts cell efficiency
Los 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
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Australia launches "world's largest" battery-power ship
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. ... more
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Laminated structure boosts interface stability in inverted perovskite solar cells
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 05, 2025
A research partnership between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has led to the development of a laminated microstructure in ... more
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Record efficiency milestone reached in ecofriendly organic solar technology
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2025
As global momentum builds toward sustainable energy solutions, researchers have made a major breakthrough in solar technology by developing all-organic solar cells with record-setting efficiency. Un ... more
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Photovoltaic rooftops could supply over one third of Vitoria Gasteiz energy needs
Madrid, 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
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A single molecule elevates solar module output and stability
London, 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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China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first time
Beijing (AFP) April 25, 2025
China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. ... more
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Politecnico di Milano explores global potential of agrivoltaics for land use harmony
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
A research team from the Politecnico di Milano has presented new insights into how agrivoltaic systems could resolve growing tensions over land use between agricultural production and solar energy d ... more
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Should farms grow crops or harvest solar power MSU research supports both
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
Farmers facing the tough decision of whether to dedicate land to agriculture or solar energy may not have to choose at all, according to new findings from Michigan State University. Research led by ... more
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Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity tech
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
Recent innovations in solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) technology have significantly advanced the ability to convert sunlight into electricity, opening up promising applications in areas such a ... more
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In US, saving money is top reason to embrace solar power
Columbus OH (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to ... more
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Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery project
Jakarta (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 Asia
Washington (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
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China's CATL launches new EV sodium battery
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. ... more
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Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Hanoi (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
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Government urged to address disparity in access to green tech
London, 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
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Going green with fluoride-enhanced perovskite solar cells
Sydney, 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
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Launch of AI-powered solar diagnostics platform boosts PV asset performance
Sydney, 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
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Lighter flexible tandem solar cells set new benchmark in efficiency
Tokyo, 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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Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profit
Beijing (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
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Solar park boom threatens Spain's centuries-old olive trees
Lopera, 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
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Rocket Lab launches tailored solar arrays for next gen satellite missions
Los 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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