High renewable energy penetration reduces blackout impact by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 New research has revealed that power grids with significant use of weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs), such as wind and solar, tend to experience lower intensity blackouts. This comes as positive news as nations worldwide strive to […]
Investigating limitations in new materials for perovskite solar cells by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Perovskite solar cells, celebrated for their efficient light-to-electricity conversion, are being studied as promising next-generation solar technology. However, commonly used hole-transport materials such as spiro-OMeTAD present challenges due to their complex synthesis processes and high […]
UK clean power by 2030? Achievable but challenging, says report By Peter HUTCHISON London (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The UK Labour government’s intention to decarbonise the country’s power grid by the end of the decade is a “huge challenge” but “achievable”, according to a report published on Tuesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge […]
Space-Based Solar Power for Earth’s Energy Needs by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 As the world grapples with an ever-growing demand for energy, the need for clean and sustainable solutions becomes increasingly urgent. Fossil fuels, the traditional energy workhorse, are no longer a viable long-term option. But what if the […]
How Space-Based Solar Panels Could Address Global Energy Crises by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 As global energy prices and emissions from unsustainable processes mount, new research from Queen’s University might show a means of using space-based solar panels to solve problems on Earth. The university’s School of Electronics, Electrical […]
Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile Technology by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective conductors and suitable for textiles have been difficult […]
