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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new method using femtosecond lasers to create glass-to-glass welds in solar modules, significantly simplifying the recycling process. This innovation replaces the traditional use of plastic polymer sheets, which complicates recycling efforts. By eliminating polymers and employing laser welds, the solar panels can be shattered at the end of their lifespan, allowing for easy recycling of glass ... read more |
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Enhancing solar power access in Southern California's underserved communitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 The Clean Power Alliance of Southern California has released its quarterly report highlighting progress in its Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff programs. These ... more 
Estimating cultivable land at photovoltaic sites for dual-purpose useMadrid, Spain (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cordoba have developed a new model to calculate the cultivable space within solar farms equipped with two-axis photovoltaic modules, aiming to facilitate the transit ... more 
Microsoft makes renewable energy deal with Canada's BrookfieldSan Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2024 Microsoft and Canada's Brookfield Asset Management have struck an agreement for the development of renewable energy that could make one of the biggest corporate purchases of green energy to date, the companies said on Tuesday. ... more  
Why energy storage is key to global renewable goalsParis (AFP) April 30, 2024 G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. ... more |
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The role of Floating Solar in achieving Africa's energy targets as an alternative to damsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have identified floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) as a viable alternative to traditional hydropower in meeting Africa's energy goals, according to a new study ... more |
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Efficient DC power converter enhances microgrid sustainabilityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A novel DC-DC power converter developed by Kobe University promises enhanced energy storage and conversion efficiency, marking a key step in advancing microgrid technologies. This new converter, des ... more 
USTC team enhances air-processed perovskite solar cells with new stabilizerTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led by Prof. XU Jixian, have developed a novel stabilizer, dimethylammonium formate (DMAFo), for air-processed p-i-n perovski ... more 
Buck the Duck Curve: California's Bold Leap Towards Solar EmpowermentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 In the sun-drenched state of California, solar power has been both a beacon of hope and a point of contention. At the heart of this debate lies the infamous "Solar Duck Curve"-a phenomenon critics h ... more 
New Layered Perovskite Structure Explored for Enhanced Optical PropertiesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Perovskites are critically important in the field of materials science due to their distinct and varied properties arising from their unique crystal structure. These properties have potential revolu ... more |
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 Addressing the dangers of lead pollution from solar power batteries in Africa 
'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villaPompeii, 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 |
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Research suggests new lithium source in pyriteMadrid, 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 
Momentus and Ascent Solar Technologies announce new solar array partnershipLos 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 
Quantum material achieves up to 190% efficiency in solar cellsLos 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 
Project receives funding for advanced solar-thermal researchLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 The University of Surrey, leading a collaboration with the University of Bristol and Northumbria University, has received a GBP 1.1 million grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research ... more |
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Improving Solar and Wind Power Integration in the U.S. GridLos 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 efficiencyParis, 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 
Skydweller Aero conducts first solar-powered autonomous flight in the USLos 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 
China's green-tech manufacturing powerhouseGuangzhou (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 |
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Kamala Harris to unveil 'historic' $20B investment in climate, clean energy projectsWashington 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 
Solar-powered breakthrough at UNIST paves the way for green hydrogen futureSydney, 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 
ABC Solar Overcomes LA County Permit Hurdles, Paving Way for Solar ProgressLos 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 
EU probes Chinese-owned solar panel firms over subsidiesBrussels, 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 |
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Innovative approach to perovskite solar cells achieves 24.5% efficiencySydney, 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 cellsLondon, 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 
Revolutionary waterproof, flexible solar film unveiled by RIKENTokyo, 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 
Extreme weather offers untapped opportunities for renewable energyLos 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 |
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Revolutionary technique boosts flexible solar cell efficiency to record high 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 
Sierra Space's Advanced Solar Panels Power Sidus Space's LizzieSat in Historic Space MissionLos 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 
CU Boulder spearheads revolutionary advancement in solar cell productionLos 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  
Uncovering nature's blueprint for invisibility and enhanced solar harvestingLos 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 |
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