A new type of solar panel system is gaining popularity in Germany, and you won’t find it on a roof. Plug-in solar balconies are providing a cheaper and cleaner energy source that’s also portable. According to Interesting Engineering, over 50,000 units were sold in the first quarter of 2024 alone, and more than 400,000 systems […]
An Austrian research team has demonstrated lightweight, flexible and ultra-thin perovskite solar technology in palm-sized autonomous drones, showcasing the stability and energy-harvesting potential of the technology. The champion single junction cell in the study had an open-circuit voltage of 1.15 V and 20.1% efficiency. May 9, 2024 Valerie Thompson A team from Johannes Kepler University […]
The global solar panel recycling market is projected to reach US$ 931 million (EUR 863) by 2029. This is up from US$ 385 million in 2024, representing 19.3% compound annual growth. The solar panel recycling market is poised for ‘substantial growth’ in the foreseeable future, according to a new study by Markets & Markets. Momentum is driven […]
A new International Energy Agency report found that the current global manufacturing capacity for solar cells and modules could meet the sector’s target to realize a Net Zero emissions scenario by 2030, but these facilities are drastically underutilized — just 50% — as supply outpaces demand and countries’ ability to incorporate more solar energy into the […]
THOMPSON TWP, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan State Police (MSP) Troopers from the Manistique Post are looking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect in the theft of a solar panel battery. The MSP said the incident occurred between April 10 and April 24 on Flodine Road in Thompson Township. The battery is a […]
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! This content is authored by the Solar Energy Industries Association. The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering […]
