What is Germany’s goal for solar power? Capacity for solar PV will nearly triple from 75 GW to 215 GW in 2030. To achieve these goals, Germany would need to significantly increase its annual construction rates from an annual 2 GW (the rate of the past 5 years) to 8 GW. for wind power, and […]
Rice develops efficient lithium recovery method from battery waste by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 Lithium, often referred to as the “white gold” of clean energy, is an essential component in batteries of all sizes, from mobile devices to large-scale energy storage systems. Despite its abundance, the demand for […]
Where in the US is the best solar power? Where is solar energy most effective in America? According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) for the quarter the best states for solar energy are California, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. California receives nearly 300 days of sunshine, has an efficient solar system, a […]
Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts jump in profits by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) July 26, 2024 The world’s leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, China’s CATL, on Friday reported a 13.4 percent jump in second quarter profits despite a battery price war weighing on sales. Founded in 2011 in the eastern […]
Fresh Insight into Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 Researchers are advancing the efficiency of next-generation solar cells by incorporating a technique that divides light particles, or photons, into smaller components. In a study published in Nature Chemistry, scientists have explored the process of […]
KTU Researchers Develop Advanced Indoor Solar Cells to Optimize Light Energy Use by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 Scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania have created new materials that significantly enhance the efficiency of solar cells for indoor applications. These photovoltaic cells, which can be integrated into […]
