By Laurent Thomet and Catherine Hours Paris (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking “around 2030”, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. The Paris-based IEA presented different scenarios for the future of […]
by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Researchers at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory and IIT Madras have fabricated MoS2-coated GaN nanorods on tungsten foil to improve the photoelectrochemical efficiency of water splitting. Gallium nitride nanorods, valued for electron mobility and stability, face limitations from their wide bandgap restricting solar absorption. To address […]
by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Third-generation solar cell technology is seeing rapid development at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Researchers at PolyU have identified breakthrough approaches in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, targeting advances in efficiency, stability, and scalability. Their performance analysis and recommendations aim to drive energy conversion efficiency […]
by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2025 The University of Freiburg has secured four coveted Synergy Grants from the European Research Council, strengthening its role as a leader in collaborative science and technological innovation. These grants will fund bold new research projects in fields ranging from photovoltaics and cellular biology to […]
by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) Nov 11, 2025 China’s CO2 emissions remained flat in the third quarter as power generation from solar energy surged and electric car use continued to grow, a study showed on Tuesday. Emissions from the world’s biggest polluter have now been flat or falling for 18 straight months, […]
by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 11, 2025 Engineers at Rice University have developed a process that recovers lithium from electric vehicle battery waste using electricity and water, skipping the need for strong acids and complex chemical steps. The method applies the same reaction as conventional battery charging, driving lithium ions […]
