Satellite Data Enhances Understanding of Solar Power Generation in Asia Pacific by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 30, 2024 Amid the ongoing energy crisis and the growing threat of climate change, the need to harness renewable energy sources has become increasingly urgent. Solar energy, in particular, is emerging as a leading candidate, […]
Quarter of China’s energy now comes from non-carbon sources: white paper by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) Aug 29, 2024 A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing. The country is the […]
China’s solar sector blazes trail in commitment to renewables By Rebecca Bailey with Matthew Walsh in Beijing Yinchuan, China (AFP) Aug 28, 2024 Hundreds of rows of gleaming panels blanket swathes of scrubby sand at sunset in a remote northern Chinese desert — once the biggest solar farm in the world. On the […]
Solar panels for Roman Space Telescope complete testing by Ashley Balzer for GSFC News Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 The solar array sun shield for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully passed a series of crucial tests, ensuring that the assembly remains on track for timely completion. These solar panels […]
Study of disordered rock salts leads to battery breakthrough by Peter Reuell | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering Boston MA (SPX) Aug 23, 2024 For the past decade, disordered rock salt has been studied as a potential breakthrough cathode material for use in lithium-ion batteries and a key to creating low-cost, high-energy […]
Terahertz spectroscopy offers real-time insight into perovskite aging by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Hybrid perovskites are promising materials for advanced electronic devices such as solar cells and LEDs. However, their limited lifespan poses a significant challenge for commercial deployment. As these materials age, their performance deteriorates, creating obstacles for […]
