Floating solar panels could advance US energy goals by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Federal reservoirs have the potential to significantly contribute to meeting the country’s solar energy needs, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. Geospatial scientists Evan Rosenlieb and Marie Rivers, along with […]
Biophotovoltaics: a step forward in sustainable energy technology by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 In an important study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers have unveiled new insights into biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems. These advanced systems integrate photosynthetic microbes with electrochemical components to transform sunlight into electricity. By utilizing […]
Light flexible and radiation resistant organic solar cells for space by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Radiation tests suggest that carbon-based organic solar cells could surpass traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells in efficiency and durability for space applications, according to a University of Michigan study. Previous […]
At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire risk By John BIERS Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), companies unveiled a next-generation […]
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasure by Win Reynolds for Northwestern News Evanston IL (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 The batteries used in our phones, devices and even cars rely on metals like lithium and cobalt, sourced through intensive and invasive mining. As more products begin to depend on battery-based energy storage systems, […]
New method boosts efficiency and longevity of organic solar cells by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Researchers from Abo Akademi University in Finland have uncovered and addressed a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells, significantly improving their efficiency and operational lifespan. The findings provide a pathway for advancing […]
