US President Joe Biden’s push for green energy tax credits will help boost a massive ramp up in private investment that will create jobs and lower energy costs for American families, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday. Yellen called the administration’s plan “the most aggressive action that we’ve ever taken to address the climate crisis.” […]
The Sun never stops shining in space, and sunlight is much more intense there than on Earth’s surface. So what if we could gather that energy up in space then beam it down to Earth? Recent studies funded by the Preparation element of ESA’s Basic Activities programme, show the concept, called Space-Based […]
“I needed an improved tool for clearing snow and other debris from solar panels,” said an inventor, from Seguin, Ontario, Canada, “so I invented the SOLAR BRUSH. This efficient and quick tool can be used to remove snow buildup around the mounting bolts that attach the panels to the frame. It can also brush […]
Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, say a pair of Duke University researchers who have done the math. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, they found. In some […]
Organic solar cells (OSCs), which use organic polymers to convert sunlight into electricity, have received considerable attention in recent times for their desirable properties as next-generation energy sources. These include lightweight, flexibility, scalability, and a high power conversion efficiency (>19%). Currently, several strategies exist for enhancing the performance and stability of OSCs. […]
China currently dominates global polysilicon production, responsible for over three-quarters of the world’s supply of the key material needed to make solar panels. Solar experts advocate for a more resilient supply chain by moving production elsewhere, which could decrease the industry’s carbon footprint and avoid companies in China that have been accused of using […]
