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Space reflectors could ensure bright future for solar power farms
Feb 06, 2024 (SPX)
The paper, a result of advanced computer simulations, outlines the feasibility of deploying 20 gossamer-like reflectors into a 1000-kilometer orbit above Earth....
Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every day
Feb 06, 2024 (SPX)
Znamya-2 was a 20-metre reflective structure much like aluminium foil (Znamya means "banner" in Russian), unfurled from a spacecraft which had just undocked fro...
Perovskite LEDs achieve unprecedented lifespan with new sieving technique
Feb 06, 2024 (SPX)
Perovskites, known for their exceptional optoelectronic properties and cost-effective production, have long been considered promising materials for display and ...
NUS develops perovskite nanocrystal scintillators for precise single-proton detection
Feb 02, 2024 (SPX)
At the heart of this breakthrough is the scintillator's exceptional sensitivity, attributed to biexcitonic radiative emission generated through proton-induced u...
Innovative chiral molecule strategy boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency
Jan 29, 2024 (SPX)
This achievement is particularly notable given the relatively short time span of just over a decade in which PSCs have developed. The latest research indicates ...
Activist fund urges BP to hit brakes on green energy
Jan 29, 2024 (AFP)
The fund wants BP "to adjust strategy" to abandon its medium-term emissions target linked to its use of products, in order "to retain flexibility on (hydrocarbo...
EagleView's Geospatial Data Transforms Solar Industry with Rapid, Detailed Bidding
Jan 26, 2024 (SPX)
Since 2000, EagleView has been capturing detailed property data through advanced aerial imaging. This data, initially crucial for government, insurance and cons...
Revolution in low-light imaging with integrated photovoltaic and photodetector organic device
Jan 26, 2024 (SPX)
Historically, the development of OPVs and OPDs has been pursued independently, despite their potential synergies. OPVs are known for their ability to generate e...
Clean energy largest driver of Chinese GDP growth in 2023: report
Jan 25, 2024 (AFP)
China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases driving climate change, but it is also the top producer of wind and solar energy. Faced with soaring en...
Breakthrough in tin-based perovskite solar cells achieves 11 percent power conversion efficiency
Jan 24, 2024 (SPX)
Their research, focusing on overcoming the challenges of deep-level traps in tin perovskite solar cells, has been highlighted in their paper, "Suppression of de...
Novel Cathode Interlayer Boosts Performance of Tin-Lead Perovskite Solar Cells
Jan 23, 2024 (SPX)
Perovskite solar cells have drawn attention in the solar energy sector due to their high efficiency and potential for low production costs. However, the commerc...
JAXA says they hope sun will recharge lunar lander's solar panels
Jan 22, 2024 (UPI)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said the solar cells of its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, are facing the west, according to its...
Solar energy surges ahead, set to eclipse hydro, nuclear, and wind capacities
Jan 18, 2024 (SPX)
According to FERC's "Energy Infrastructure Update" report, as of November 30, 2023, solar energy contributed a remarkable 13,169 megawatts (MW) of new domestic ...
Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities
Jan 18, 2024 (SPX)
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory wanted to understand the ecological va...
Space solar power project ends first in-space mission with successes and lessons
Jan 17, 2024 (SPX)
The spaceborne testbed demonstrated the ability to beam power wirelessly in space; it measured the efficiency, durability, and function of a variety of differen...
Pentagon to get rooftop solar panels in clean energy drive
Jan 17, 2024 (AFP)
The Pentagon is slated for upgrades including "rooftop solar panels, a heat-recovery heat pump system, and solar thermal panels to reduce reliance on natural ga...
Gigantic solar farms may impact how much solar power can be generated elsewhere
Jan 16, 2024 (The Conversation)
Except that isn't quite the full story. Beyond a certain size, solar farms become large enough to affect the weather around them and ultimately the climate as a...
NASA OTPS Study Sheds Light on Space-Based Solar Power Prospects for 2050
Jan 12, 2024 (SPX)
Countries across the globe are increasingly focusing on space-based solar power (SBSP) as part of their commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 205...
Bulky additives could make cheaper solar cells last longer
Jan 12, 2024 (SPX)
"Silicon solar cells are great because they are very efficient and can last for a very long time, but the high efficiency comes with a high cost," said Xiwen Go...
A blueprint for affordable solar cells to power Saudi Arabia and beyond
Jan 12, 2024 (SPX)
The authors of the article, published in esteemed journal Science, include Prof. Stefaan De Wolf and his research team at the KAUST Solar Center. The team is wo...
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