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Vacuum vapor-phase deposition poised to revolutionize perovskite solar cell production
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Vacuum vapor-phase deposition poised to revolutionize perovskite solar cell production
19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The integration of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells into the market could soon become a reality, thanks to vacuum vapor-phase deposition, a process that might bridge the gap to commercialization. Despite achieving laboratory efficiencies exceeding 33% and surpassing conventional silicon solar cells, perovskite solar technology has struggled to enter the market.
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French Guiana villagers seek UN help to stop solar project19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Geneva (AFP) Mar 15, 2024
Indigenous villagers in French Guiana called Friday on UN bodies to intervene to stop the construction of a solar power plant they fear will harm their way of life.
The Organisation of Indigenous Nations of French Guiana and the International Service for Human Rights said they filed requests on behalf of the villagers with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to inter
UCF and Partners Target Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Orlando FL (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The University of Central Florida, in collaboration with the University of Delaware's Institute of Energy Conversion, has embarked on a cutting-edge project funded by a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Technologies Office. The initiative aims to revolutionize the metallization process of silicon solar cells, potentially enhancing their efficiency and reducing productio
Major Advancement in Blue Perovskite LED Performance19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a collaborative breakthrough, Prof. CUI Linsong's team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Prof. Samuel D. Stranks' team from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a pioneering method to significantly advance the performance of blue perovskite light-emitting diodes (LEDs), as reported in Nature Photonics on January 26, 2024.
Despite the rapid development
KULR Technology Secures Key Contract with Nanoracks to Boost Space Battery Innovation19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a leader in lithium-ion battery safety and thermal management, has been awarded a significant contract by Nanoracks, a Voyager Space Exploration Segment entity. The deal, valued at over $865,000, signifies a major step forward in the development of advanced space batteries, set to enhance Voyager's CubeSat operations. The contract, culminating i
Study unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cells19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
Perovskites, a broad class of compounds with a particular kind of crystal structure, have long been seen as a promising alternative or supplement to today's silicon or cadmium telluride solar panels. They could be far more lightweight and inexpensive, and could be coated onto virtually any substrate, including paper or flexible plastic that could be rolled up for easy transport.
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Canada's oil-rich Alberta curbs new wind, solar projects19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Ottawa (AFP) Feb 28, 2024
Oil-rich Alberta on Wednesday unveiled new rules for renewable energy projects, effectively banning wind and solar on large swaths of agricultural lands and in areas that could obstruct the majestic Rocky Mountain views the Canadian province is known for.
The region, known for sunshine and strong winds, has led Canada in renewable energy development, home to nearly Can$5 billion (US$3.7 bill
Paderborn University's Hawk-Powered Breakthrough Aims to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Stuttgart, Germany (SPX) Feb 28, 2024
In a groundbreaking study at the University of Paderborn, researchers have embarked on an innovative approach to enhance solar cell efficiency, leveraging the formidable computational capabilities of the Hawk supercomputer at the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS). This research, spearheaded by Prof. Wolf Gero Schmidt, delves into the strategic manipulation of impurities within s
Researchers unveil molecules that could turbocharge organic solar cells19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Tsinghua, Japan (SPX) Feb 28, 2024
In a groundbreaking study published in Nano Research on February 6, a team of researchers has unveiled a revolutionary molecule, 3PNIN, designed like a propeller, which promises to significantly enhance the efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs). This advancement could mark a pivotal shift in the renewable energy sector, particularly in the development and application of OSCs.
OSCs have
Solar expansion leads renewable energy to provide over a fifth of U.S. electrical generation in 202319 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024
The landscape of U.S. electrical generation is witnessing a pivotal shift, underscored by the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The SUN DAY Campaign's review of the EIA's most recent "Electric Power Monthly" report, covering data up to December 31, 2023, highlights solar power's unparalleled growth streak, marking it as the nation's fastest expanding electricity
Germany launches major subsidy scheme for greener industry19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
Germany on Tuesday launched what it called "an innovative" multi-billion-euro subsidy scheme aimed at turbocharging investments that will make industrial production in Europe's top economy more climate friendly.
Energy Minister Robert Habeck said four billion euros ($4.4 billion) would be up for grabs in the first round of the programme, with companies in energy-intensive sectors like glass,
Aurora Solar Teams Up with EagleView to Enhance Solar Design Accuracy and Efficiency19 Mar 2024 at 9:43pm
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
In a move set to redefine the standards of solar project planning and execution, Aurora Solar, a leader in solar sales and design software, has announced a strategic partnership with EagleView, a pioneer in aerial imagery and geospatial analytics. This collaboration leverages three decades of engineering prowess from both entities to craft unparalleled solar solutions, aiming to streamline the w
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Global Renewable Energy Capacity Surging to New Heights
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Global Renewable Energy Capacity Surging to New Heights
21 Jul 2023 at 12:53pm
by Ryan ReganRussia’s prolonged war in Ukraine roiled global energy markets, forcing fossil fuel prices up, and helped cement energy security as a dominant policy area focus in Europe and beyond. These trends and the continued price competitiveness of renewable energy are combining to boost global solar and wind capacity to historic heights. IEA Report Outlines Record […]
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Texas Emerges as Solar’s Latest Hotspot As Legislative Threats Emerge16 May 2023 at 1:51pm
by Ryan ReganCalifornia has long been the state where the solar industry has shined the brightest across residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets. That fact largely remains true today, but Texas is emerging as an ascendant solar energy powerhouse that is poised to give a major lift to national renewable energy generation goals. Texas Solar Capacity Hits Peak […]
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Solar Manufacturing Growth Picks up in U.S.6 Feb 2023 at 7:04pm
by Ryan ReganManufacturers of solar panels, inverters, and related solar energy components have overwhelmingly been based in China over recent decades as few countries around the World could compete with China’s combined natural resource and low-cost manufacturing advantages. While China’s supply chain stranglehold is likely to persistent for some time, recently announced investments by solar manufacturers in […]
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Floating Solar Panels Sail Forward7 Dec 2022 at 3:43am
by Ryan ReganAs solar energy has become more mainstream, solar panels have found their way onto more and more unique places, from theme parks to airports to old landfill sites. Floating solar panels offer an even more creative use for solar that fundamentally alters conventional assumptions about solar generation opportunities. How Do They Work? Solar panels themselves […]
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NIMBYism Threatens to Stymie Solar Progress27 Oct 2022 at 5:32pm
by Ryan ReganThe solar industry has arguably never been in a better position in the wake of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A rise in NIMBY-inspired land-use policies, however, is threatening to disrupt some of that optimism. A Worrying Trend The passage of the IRA is a seminal moment for the solar industry that […]
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IRA Passage Ushers in New Era of Stability for Solar Industry13 Sep 2022 at 5:50pm
by Ryan ReganIt only took Congress 34 years, but a federal law to meaningfully address the harmful effects of climate change – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – finally passed the body and was signed into law by the President just weeks ago. The first congressional hearings on climate change were held way back in 1988, and […]
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Global Heat Wave Puts Solar Panels to the Test2 Aug 2022 at 5:27pm
by Ryan ReganJuly was a scorcher of a month, with many countries and prominent cities across the world experiencing record-breaking temps. You may think that this was good news for the world’s solar industry as the Sun was seemingly working in overdrive, but in fact, blazing temps can greatly complicate solar generation efforts. This year’s hot summer […]
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Rooftop solar: Good for the economy, good for the grid27 Jul 2022 at 4:29pm
by Rebecca SnowSolar continues to create jobs, investment, economic development and grid resilience while reducing energy costs for utilities, businesses, industry and consumers. It reduces the environmental impact on air, water and carbon. And amazingly, it can be placed atop your house. Guest Post by Tim Echols, Originally posted in the Athens Banner-Herald Tim Echols is Vice-Chair of the Georgia Public Service […]
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Solar Panels Helping Old Landfills Embrace a Greener Future30 Jun 2022 at 12:53pm
by Ryan ReganAs the solar industry has matured over recent decades, solar panels have found their way onto more and more unusual places. Cars, lakes, airports, and Disney World are just a few examples. Although notably less sexy than those examples, solar arrays placed on capped landfills are definitely becoming “a thing” that continues to gather more […]
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The Rise of Agrivoltaics3 Jun 2022 at 6:18pm
by Ryan ReganOnce upon a time, a common argument by solar energy skeptics was that expansive solar farms would overtake large swaths of American farmland, to the eventual detriment of American farmers seeking to grow crops or raise livestock. The industry has grown and matured in such a way that not only rebuffs this concern but shows […]
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The Solar Powered Cars are Coming…Sort of4 May 2022 at 6:26pm
by Ryan ReganThe electric vehicle and solar energy markets are both simultaneously growing at record clips, which begs the question, why haven’t cars powered entirely by the sun taken root as the next big thing? On the surface, the prospect of a car powered by an infinite and free power source that is never “off” sounds like […]
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Cleaning Innovations Key to Solar PV Efficiency2 Apr 2022 at 1:30pm
by Ryan ReganThe efficiency of a solar energy system’s individual PV panels and the amount of sun exposure that said panels receive play a pivotal role in the system’s over ability to harness solar energy. Keeping the surface of the solar panel clean is critical to achieving optimal efficiency and getting the most out of your system. […]
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