‘Solar Great Wall’ aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030 by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Ordos in Inner Mongolia is spearheading an ambitious “Solar Great Wall” project, merging renewable energy development with ecological restoration, as reported by local officials. Stretching 400 km long and […]
KAIST researchers improve hybrid perovskite solar cells with enhanced infrared capture by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 A team of researchers from KAIST, led by Professor Jung-Yong Lee of the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Woojae Kim of Yonsei University’s Department of Chemistry, has announced the development of an […]
Hydrogels utilize sunlight for sustainable hydrogen production by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Scientists have long sought to replicate how plants transform sunlight into energy, aiming to develop renewable energy alternatives through artificial photosynthesis. This process involves using sunlight to power chemical reactions that yield clean energy. Yet, engineering synthetic […]
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 […]
