World’s strongest battery could enable lightweight, energy-efficient vehicles by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Building vehicles or electronics with materials that serve as both batteries and structural components could significantly reduce weight and energy consumption. A research group at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has introduced a significant development in […]
Molecular adjustments boost efficiency of organic solar cells by Riko Seibo Osaka, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Organic solar cells (OSCs) offer a promising alternative to traditional inorganic solar cells, thanks to features such as tunable chemistry that allow scientists to precisely alter their properties for improved performance. Researchers in Japan have now […]
Turning seawater into fresh water using solar-powered technology’ by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an innovative and energy-efficient desalination device that converts seawater into drinkable water by utilizing solar power. The device leverages a natural evaporation process, inspired by the way […]
New defect passivation strategy enhances efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Solar energy continues to be a critical component in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Over time, solar cells have seen substantial advancements, making them increasingly efficient […]
Solar and Farming Can Work Together, Swansea University Researchers Show by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new tool to help find the best photovoltaic (PV) materials to support both solar energy generation and crop growth. In a new study published in […]
Argonne to lead National Energy Storage Research Hub by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead the newly established Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a national hub focused on advancing energy storage technologies. The ESRA, co-led by DOE’s […]
