Nanocellulose infused with red onion extract shields solar cells from UV degradation by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a bio-based film that provides high-performance UV protection for solar cells, utilizing nanocellulose treated with red onion skin extract. This marks the […]
Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solution by Matthew Carroll for Penn News University Park PA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or […]
Enhancing agrivoltaic synergies through optimized tracking strategies by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Agrivoltaic systems, which merge agricultural cultivation with solar power generation, represent a strategic solution to the dual challenge of meeting increasing global energy demands and ensuring food security. By situating solar panels directly above crops, these systems […]
Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough replicates early plant processes by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Harnessing sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen is a remarkable feat of nature, accomplished through the intricate process of photosynthesis. This natural mechanism allows plants to derive energy from sunlight, fueling a […]
Chinese battery behemoth CATL posts jump in annual profit by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL announced on Friday surging annual profits despite a decline in revenue, as slowing demand for electric vehicles drives down the price of lithium. The firm produces more than a third of […]
Groundbreaking Discovery Links Small Polaron Effect to Enhanced Spin Lifetime in 2D Lead Halide Perovskites by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Two-dimensional lead halide perovskites have emerged as highly promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their superior carrier transport and defect tolerance. However, a comprehensive understanding of charge carrier […]
