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Chinese astronauts repair space station's solar wings after debris impact Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The crew of the Shenzhou XVII, stationed on China's space station, successfully repaired damage to the core module's solar wings caused by space debris. This repair was accomplished during the country's inaugural mission involving extravehicular maintenance, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The astronauts are set to return to Earth on April 30, following the completion of their tasks and the transition of responsibilities to the upcoming Shenzhou XVIII mission. "The capacity to ma ... read more |
Salt battery enhances osmotic energy capture from river-sea convergence Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Estuaries, where freshwater rivers meet the sea, are not only ideal for birdwatching and kayaking but also serve as potential sources of renewable, "blue" osmotic energy. A recent study published in ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The potential for "super grids" to stabilize energy supply during hurricanes is being explored by researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Caribbean islands ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 A national survey conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan reveals that Americans living close to large-scale solar (LSS) farms g ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Despite decreasing costs and increasing accessibility of solar home systems, significant obstacles hinder their widespread use in remote areas of developing countries, such as Ethiopia, where they c ... more |
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New Layered Perovskite Structure Explored for Enhanced Optical Properties London, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 A study conducted by The University of Manchester highlights significant health and environmental risks from the informal recycling of lead-acid batteries used in off-grid solar systems in Malawi. T ... more |
'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa Pompeii, Italy (AFP) April 19, 2024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. ... more Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Lithium, known for its reactivity and essential role in lithium-ion batteries, is critical for sustainable energy technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. Given the ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Momentus and Ascent Solar have unveiled their partnership aimed at jointly marketing innovative solar arrays that integrate Momentus's low-cost Tape Spring Solar Array tech and Ascent's advanced, flexible photovoltaic modules. ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Researchers from Lehigh University have developed a material that significantly enhances the efficiency of solar panels. A prototype incorporating this material as the active layer in a solar ... more |
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Project receives funding for advanced solar-thermal research Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024 The Midcontinent Independent System Operator manages a high-voltage electricity network spanning from Manitoba to Louisiana, serving 45 million users. This vast operation requires maintaining a bala ... more |
New four-terminal tandem organic solar cell achieves 16,94% power conversion efficiency Paris, France (SPX) Apr 09, 2024 Researchers at ICFO have fabricated a new four-terminal organic solar cell with a tandem configuration with a 16.94% power conversion efficiency (PCE). The new device is composed by a highly transpa ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a pioneering advancement for the aerospace industry, Skydweller Aero successfully completed the inaugural autonomous flight of a large-scale, solar-powered aircraft, boasting a wingspan exceeding ... more Guangzhou (AFP) April 5, 2024 China has extended its manufacturing domination to clean energy industries in recent years, alongside a global push for climate change action, but that is starting to worry the United States, Europe and others. ... more Washington DC (UPI) Apr 4, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday to announce a historic $20 billion investment in tens of thousands of climate and clean energy projects across the United States. ... more |
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Solar-powered breakthrough at UNIST paves the way for green hydrogen future Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 A team from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professors Jae Sung Lee, Ji-Wook Jang, and Sang Il Seok, in collaborat ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 In an inspiring turn of events, ABC Solar today heralded a landmark achievement in overcoming the bureaucratic challenges often referred to as the LA County Solar Blockade. This story is not just a ... more Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 3, 2024 The European Union on Wednesday announced investigations targeting two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers suspected of receiving subsidies as trade tensions heat up between Brussels and Beijing. ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In groundbreaking research published in Nano Energy, a team led by Prof. CHEN Chong at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has significantly improved t ... more |
KAUST advances in perovskite-silicon tandem cells London, UK (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In 2009, researchers introduced perovskite-based solar cells, highlighting the potential of methylammonium lead bromide and methylammonium lead iodide-known as lead halide perovskites-for photovolta ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 A groundbreaking advancement in solar technology has been achieved by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and their collaborators, resulting in the creation of a novel organ ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Researchers at Washington State University have unveiled a study that explores the unexploited potential of solar and wind energy during severe weather conditions, which typically test the limits of ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Researchers at Tsinghua University have made a significant breakthrough in the efficiency of flexible solar cells, leveraging a novel fabrication technique to set a new efficiency record. This advan ... more |
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Sierra Space's Advanced Solar Panels Power Sidus Space's LizzieSat in Historic Space Mission Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024 In a significant leap for space technology, Sierra Space, a pioneer in the commercial space sector and a rising star in defense technology, has equipped Sidus Space's inaugural LizzieSat satellite w ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 The solar energy world is poised for a significant shift as University of Colorado Boulder scientists, in collaboration with international partners, develop an innovative manufacturing method for pe ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024 Researchers at Penn State have unlocked the secrets of leafhoppers' natural armor, revealing potential applications in optical technology and invisibility devices. The study, led by Tak-Sing Wong, a ... more London, UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024 In a study conducted by the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory and AMOLF in Amsterdam, researchers have uncovered innovative methods to enhance solar energy capture, shifting the focus f ... more |
Advocacy in Action: Join the Fight Against LACoFD's Solar Battery Blockade Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 The solar industry in Los Angeles County is currently at a standstill due to the Los Angeles County Fire Department's (LACoFD) decision to halt permits for solar battery installations. Directed by C ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 A team from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania has developed an innovative material poised to enhance the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This breakthrough ... more 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 ... more 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 commercializatio ... more |
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