Synthetic rings imitate plant energy systems with molecular precision by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Plants have long inspired scientists with their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into energy through intricately organized pigment rings. Now, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have successfully emulated this architecture with synthetic molecules that self-assemble […]
TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiency by Erica Marchand Paris, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 A team of researchers has introduced a novel method to dramatically enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, overcoming a longstanding barrier to their widespread use. The approach, featured in Joule, employs […]
Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan’s electricity needs while cutting carbon emissions by […]
Simple method boosts durability of perovskite solar cells in real-world settings by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 A research team at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Sao Paulo has developed a novel method to reduce the degradation of perovskite solar cells, potentially clearing a path toward their […]
Agrivoltaic systems gain public favor over conventional solar parks by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025 Photovoltaic systems are becoming more common in open landscapes, but public approval often lags. A recent study by the University of Bonn reveals that agrivoltaics-solar panels installed on farmland-are significantly more accepted by the public […]
Battery giant CATL ends up more than 16% on Hong Kong debut By Tommy WANG Hong Kong (AFP) May 20, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL ended its first day on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange more than 16 percent higher Tuesday, having raised US$4.6 billion in the world’s biggest initial public offering this […]
