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Synthetic rings imitate plant energy systems with molecular precision
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Tokyo, 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 successfully emulated this architecture with synthetic molecules that self-assemble into stacked rings capable of energy and charge circulation, mimicking photosynthetic processes. Photosynthet

Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Tokyo, 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 emissions by 87%. The study underscores a practical path for Japan's local governments to reach carbon neutrality using existing rooftops and vehicles rather than investing in expansive centralized syste

TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiency
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Paris, 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 approach, featured in Joule, employs the molecule TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl) and a brief infrared heating pulse to repair internal crystal defects within the solar cell material.

Agrivoltaic systems gain public favor over conventional solar parks
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Berlin, 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 farmland-are significantly more accepted by the public than standard solar parks. Agrivoltaic systems integrate solar arrays with active agricultural use, such as placing panels above vineyards, pastur

Simple method boosts durability of perovskite solar cells in real-world settings
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 A research team at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Sao Paulo has developed a novel method to reduce the degradation of perovskite solar cells, potentially clearing a path toward their broader commercial adoption. The study directly addresses one of the main barriers to real-world use: the rapid performance loss these cells face when exposed to ambient humidity and temperatures. Pe

Battery giant CATL ends up more than 16% on Hong Kong debut
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Hong Kong (AFP) May 20, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL ended its first day on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange more than 16 percent higher Tuesday, having raised US$4.6 billion in the world's biggest initial public offering this year. A global leader in the sector, CATL produces more than a third of all electric vehicle (EV) batteries sold worldwide. The firm has been buoyed by a rapid growth in China's domestic electr

Solestial Secures $17M Series A to Accelerate Space Solar Manufacturing
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Solestial has closed a $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures, with participation from Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's ME Innovation Fund, managed by Global Brain Corporation. Returning investors include Airbus Ventures, General Purpose Venture Capital, Industrious Ventures, Stellar Ventures, and Techstars. The funding will enable Sole

Rice engineers develop resonant energy system for more efficient solar desalination
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Rice University researchers have introduced a novel desalination technology designed to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of solar-powered water purification. The new system, described in a study published in Nature Water, leverages a resonant energy transfer approach that overcomes the intermittency of sunlight, a common limitation in conventional solar desalination systems. Unlike

Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
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 lithium-ion batteries for industrial energy storage. Their work, recently published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials, explores the use of graphene-coated stainless steel foil (G@SSF-400) as a curr

Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
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, typically placed over artificial water bodies like irrigation ponds, reservoirs, and wastewater treatment plants, offer a promising solution for maximizing clean energy production while conserving natu

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
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. A global leader in the sector, CATL produces more than a third of all electric vehicle (EV) batteries sold worldwide, working with major brands including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW an

Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient Harvesting
1 Jun 2025 at 5:06am
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


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Global Renewable Energy Capacity Surging to New Heights
21 Jul 2023 at 12:53pm
by Ryan Regan
Russia’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 […] The post Global Renewable Energy Capacity Surging to New Heights appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Texas Emerges as Solar’s Latest Hotspot As Legislative Threats Emerge
16 May 2023 at 1:51pm
by Ryan Regan
California 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 […] The post Texas Emerges as Solar’s Latest Hotspot As Legislative Threats Emerge appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Solar Manufacturing Growth Picks up in U.S.
6 Feb 2023 at 7:04pm
by Ryan Regan
Manufacturers 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 […] The post Solar Manufacturing Growth Picks up in U.S. appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Floating Solar Panels Sail Forward
7 Dec 2022 at 3:43am
by Ryan Regan
As 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 […] The post Floating Solar Panels Sail Forward appeared first on Solar Tribune.

NIMBYism Threatens to Stymie Solar Progress
27 Oct 2022 at 5:32pm
by Ryan Regan
The 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 […] The post NIMBYism Threatens to Stymie Solar Progress appeared first on Solar Tribune.

IRA Passage Ushers in New Era of Stability for Solar Industry
13 Sep 2022 at 5:50pm
by Ryan Regan
It 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 […] The post IRA Passage Ushers in New Era of Stability for Solar Industry appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Global Heat Wave Puts Solar Panels to the Test
2 Aug 2022 at 5:27pm
by Ryan Regan
July 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 […] The post Global Heat Wave Puts Solar Panels to the Test appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Rooftop solar: Good for the economy, good for the grid
27 Jul 2022 at 4:29pm
by Rebecca Snow
Solar 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 […] The post Rooftop solar: Good for the economy, good for the grid appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Solar Panels Helping Old Landfills Embrace a Greener Future
30 Jun 2022 at 12:53pm
by Ryan Regan
As 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 […] The post Solar Panels Helping Old Landfills Embrace a Greener Future appeared first on Solar Tribune.

The Rise of Agrivoltaics
3 Jun 2022 at 6:18pm
by Ryan Regan
Once 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 […] The post The Rise of Agrivoltaics appeared first on Solar Tribune.

The Solar Powered Cars are Coming…Sort of
4 May 2022 at 6:26pm
by Ryan Regan
The 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 […] The post The Solar Powered Cars are Coming…Sort of appeared first on Solar Tribune.

Cleaning Innovations Key to Solar PV Efficiency
2 Apr 2022 at 1:30pm
by Ryan Regan
The 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. […] The post Cleaning Innovations Key to Solar PV Efficiency appeared first on Solar Tribune.


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