Solar cell-based hybrid energy harvesters towards sustainability by Staff Writers Munich, Germany (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Energy harvesting stands out as a vital player in our modern world. Solar energy, with its renewable and environmentally friendly characteristics, has gained immense popularity in various applications, ranging from small wearable electronics to powering large-scale systems. […]
The potential of solar cars in the world by Staff Writers Lisbon, Portugal (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world, shows that solar energy provides a range between 11 and 29 km per day, reducing charging needs […]
Efficient next-generation solar panels on horizon following breakthrough by Staff Writers Guildford UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 A scientific breakthrough brings mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells one step closer thanks to researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). A nanoscale […]
Momentus testing new spacecraft engine and solar array design by Staff Writers San Jose CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, continues to advance in-space testing of its Microwave Electrothermal Thruster (MET) and recently completed initial […]
BMW probes Moroccan cobalt supplier over pollution claims by AFP Staff Writers Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Nov 13, 2023 German carmaker BMW said Monday it had opened an investigation into a Moroccan cobalt supplier after allegations that its mining operations had polluted the environment. The mine operated by Managem in Bou Azzer, […]
Researchers aim to make cheaper fuel cells a reality by Joe Howlett Menlo Park CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 As the world turns to greener power sources, it also needs to figure out how to store energy for times when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. One leading contender, the […]
