Study highlights improved efficiency for hot carrier solar cells by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 Hot carrier solar cells, first proposed decades ago, have been a key focus for surpassing the Shockley – Queisser efficiency limit in single-junction solar cells. Despite their theoretical advantages, these cells have faced significant […]
Spain aims for 81 percent green electricity by 2030 by AFP Staff Writers Madrid (AFP) Sept 24, 2024 Spain on Tuesday adopted a target for 81 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 to meet its climate goals. In the plan, adopted by ministers and sent to the European […]
Belgian team wins S.Africa’s ‘most extreme’ solar car race by AFP Staff Writers Cape Town (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 A team of Belgian students and engineers on Friday won a solar-powered car race in South Africa widely considered the most challenging for testing the technology. Over a dozen teams competed in the eight-day […]
University of Michigan develops efficient system for converting CO2 into ethylene by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a significant advancement toward creating sustainable fuels by developing an artificial photosynthesis system that efficiently chains carbon atoms together. The system is capable of […]
Second life of lithium-ion batteries may propel future space missions by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Lithium-ion battery usage worldwide has doubled in the past four years, contributing to a growing volume of hazardous battery waste. This rise underscores the urgent need for more effective recycling solutions. Scientists from several […]
Solar on track for another record year: report by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) Sept 18, 2024 The solar industry is due to grow by nearly a third in 2024, beating forecasts as it adds 593 gigawatts of additional capacity, the majority of them in China, according to a report released on Thursday […]
