A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized future by Zach Winn | MIT News Boston MA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries are the workhorses of home electronics and are powering an electric revolution in transportation. But they are not suitable for every application. A key drawback is their flammability […]
Stability of perovskite solar cells boosted with innovative protective layer by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Scientists at Northwestern University have unveiled a new protective coating that dramatically improves the longevity of perovskite solar cells, a key step toward making these cells viable for real-world applications. Perovskite […]
New initiative empowers Native American women with solar training by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Native American women across the country are gaining access to hands-on training in photovoltaic panel installation aimed at empowering them to establish solar systems in their communities and homes on tribal land. […]
More energy and oil possible through combining photovoltaic plants with hedgerow olive groves by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 The integration of photovoltaic plants on agricultural land has long sparked debate over balancing energy production with crop cultivation. Now, the innovative approach of combining both has gained momentum with promising […]
Perovskite advancements improve solar cell efficiency and longevity by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 A global team led by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Imperial College London, has pioneered a method to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar cells constructed from perovskite by addressing an unseen degradation […]
Scientists to create solar lasers for space power inspired by nature by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 An international collaboration, including researchers from Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University, has announced a pioneering approach to harness solar energy in space by converting sunlight into laser beams. This technology aims to enable long-distance power […]
