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China tightens export curbs on some battery technologiesBeijing (AFP) July 15, 2025 China tightened export restrictions on certain battery materials technologies on Tuesday, as Beijing pulls ahead in the emergent sector despite its trade war with the United States. ... more
EU climate VP seeks 'fair competition' with China on green energyBeijing (AFP) July 14, 2025 The European Union is seeking "fair competition" with China and not a race to the bottom in wages and environmental standards, the bloc's vice president for the clean transition told AFP in Beijing on Monday. ... more
US to impose steep anti-dumping duty on battery material from ChinaWashington (AFP) July 18, 2025 The United States unveiled on Thursday preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 percent on imports of a key battery component from China, after looking into a petition on the matter. ... more
NASA completes solar panel installation for Roman Space TelescopeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2025 Technicians completed the installation of solar panels on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on June 14 and 16, marking one of the final stages of observatory assembly. The six-panel system, k ... more |
Solar becomes Europe's main energy source in June: consultantsParis (AFP) July 10, 2025 Solar power became the European Union's biggest single energy source for the first time in June, an energy think tank said Thursday. ... more
China speeds up renewables building spree: reportShanghai (AFP) July 9, 2025 China is accelerating its record-breaking renewable energy drive, installing 1.5 times more wind and solar this year than last - three-quarters of global capacity under construction, a report said Wednesday. ... more
New method boosts solar cell efficiency by fine-tuning nanorod spacingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 A team of Chinese scientists has developed a breakthrough technique to fine-tune the spacing of titanium dioxide nanorods-tiny structures key to improving solar energy conversion-without changing th ... more
Atomic 6 receives 2M Space Force award to advance next generation solar arraysLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 07, 2025 Atomic-6 has secured a $2 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) from the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to accelerate development of its Light Wing solar array. The award supports a 21 ... more |
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Chinese 3D printing system uses lunar soil to construct habitatsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 02, 2025 A pioneering 3D printing technology developed by Chinese researchers is enabling the creation of lunar structures using only soil collected directly from the Moon, eliminating the need to transport ... more |
Indonesia begins $5.9 bn EV battery project despite environment fearsJakarta (AFP) June 29, 2025 Indonesia broke ground Sunday on a $5.9 billion megaproject for EV battery production backed by Chinese giant CATL, despite NGOs raising concerns over a lack of environmental guarantees. ... more
Sierra Space opens Power Station solar tech center in Colorado to boost defense productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 Sierra Space has launched a new facility in Broomfield, Colorado, to ramp up production of its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solar power systems, including those for national defense applications. ... more
Bangladesh pushes solar to tackle energy woesDhaka (AFP) June 27, 2025 Bangladesh's caretaker leader has ordered all government institutions including ministry buildings and schools to install solar panels to ease chronic power problems in a country regularly hit by deadly heatwaves. ... more
Breaking symmetry to boost solar cell performanceKyoto, Japan (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 Researchers at Kyoto University have unveiled a novel approach to overcoming long-standing limitations in solar cell efficiency by tapping into an advanced quantum process known as the bulk photovol ... more |
Charging indoor devices with light from lamps and LEDsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 Perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) may soon power household electronics not from sunlight, but from fluorescent bulbs and ambient indoor lighting. Researchers from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung Universi ... more ![]() |
Chinese-Moroccan joint venture inaugurates EV battery parts plantRabat (AFP) June 25, 2025 A Chinese-Moroccan joint venture announced on Wednesday the inauguration of a new factory for electric car battery components, the first of its kind in the North African country. ... more
Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cashParis (AFP) June 20, 2025 Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially in South America. ... more
Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in ChinaNew York (AFP) June 20, 2025 Tesla announced Friday that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in mainland China. ... more
Energy transition: how coal mines could go solarBangkok (AFP) June 18, 2025 Disused coal mines could be refashioned to place vast fields of solar panels, a new report suggests, providing an unlikely solution to a common obstacle to uptake of the green energy source. ... more |
Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovationSalt Lake City UT (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 In today's energy-intensive environment, designing new devices for more efficient and renewable energy sources is at the forefront of scientific research. A particularly interesting approach utilize ... more
Molecular relay structure enables faster photon upconversion for solar and medical useTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 A novel molecular architecture developed by researchers at Kobe University accelerates light upconversion by enabling faster intramolecular energy movement. ... more
Shape shifting perovskite materials show promise for LEDs and solar powerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 In the search for more efficient renewable energy technologies, researchers at the University of Utah have spotlighted the potential of Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites-layered hybrid materials with pr ... more
UK plans solar 'revolution' for new homesLondon (AFP) June 6, 2025 New homes built in Britain will have rooftop solar panels "by default", reducing energy bills and helping to meet carbon-reduction targets, the Labour government announced Friday. ... more |
ABC Solar Marks 25 Years With Grand Opening at AltaSeaSan Pedro CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2025 ABC Solar Incorporated, one of California's longest-standing solar energy firms, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a grand opening and public celebration at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles ... more
Sunny Greece struggles with solar energy overloadKastron Viotias, Greece (AFP) June 10, 2025 In a field in central Greece that once grew clover and corn, maintenance worker Nikos Zigomitros deftly drives a tractor between rows of solar panels, trimming weeds under a blazing sun. ... more
Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during droughtLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and - partic ... more
Solar power farms would impact less than 1 percent of Arkansas' ag landFayetteville AR (SPX) Jun 03, 2025 Large-scale solar power arrays occupy about 0.2 percent of agricultural land in Arkansas, according to an analysis by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Solar energy pr ... more |
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EV battery recycling key to future lithium suppliesDavis CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. A new analysis from the ... more |
Synthetic rings imitate plant energy systems with molecular precisionTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Plants have long inspired scientists with their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into energy through intricately organized pigment rings. Now, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have ... more
Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demandTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan's electricity needs while cutting carbon emi ... more
TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiencyParis, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 A team of researchers has introduced a novel method to dramatically enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, overcoming a longstanding barrier to their widespread use. The ap ... more
Agrivoltaic systems gain public favor over conventional solar parksBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025 Photovoltaic systems are becoming more common in open landscapes, but public approval often lags. A recent study by the University of Bonn reveals that agrivoltaics-solar panels installed on farmlan ... more |
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