This story is the third in a series on the solar power standoff in Williamsport, Ohio, ABC News reports. WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio — Chris Weaver rose from his chair in the audience and looked at the mayor across the country house. “I’m here to ask you to resign,” said Weaver, a journeyman carpenter, who spoke with […]
Solar panels absorb photons to energize electrons, causing them to flow and create electricity. But when a panel heats up too much, the electrons are already in an excited state when sunlight is absorbed, reducing the efficiency and voltage it can generate. Do solar panels increase fire risk? Can solar panels cause a fire? Installed […]
Posted Wed, Sep 28 2028:58 AM EDT Which companies are developing hydrogen cars? Two of the main hydrogen cars that are commercially available now are produced by Asian brands. Toyota’s Mirai and Hyundai’s Nexo are among the best-known hydrogen-based vehicles, but European automakers are also diving into fuel cell technology — both for passenger and […]
Beaming solar power could help Europe access more renewable energies, in an independent way. Airbus has now demonstrated how this new technological concept could work in its X-Works Innovation Factory. Everything is illuminated, thumbs up. Jean-Dominique Coste, Yoann Thueux and their colleagues have just shown decision-makers from politics and industry the inner […]
With global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions reaching an all-time high in 2021, the need for clean energy is more pressing than ever. One such alternative to fossil fuels is solar energy. Solar cells have been developed with a variety of materials, but selenium (Se) is a desirable option because it is low-cost, stable and […]
Large obstacles, like clouds and buildings, can block sunlight from reaching solar cells, but smaller sources, such as dust and leaves, can also create similar problems. Understanding how the loss of incoming radiation affects power output is essential for optimizing photovoltaic technology, which converts light into electricity and is an important contributor to the […]
