How efficient are solar panels in space? How efficient are the solar panels on the ISS? Also, space-based solar panels are much more efficient in generating power. They can hit around 34% efficiency, while most commercial solar panels can only reach 15-20% efficiency. For ROSA, during the orbital day, it can produce a total of […]
3D-printed microstructure forest enhances solar steam desalination by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 To address the global freshwater scarcity issue, researchers in Singapore have developed advanced solar steam generators (SSGs) for seawater desalination. This method, powered by renewable energy, mimics the natural water cycle by using solar energy to […]
Renewables overproduction turns electricity prices negative By Nathalie Alonso and Catherine Hours Paris (AFP) July 24, 2024 With the proliferation of solar panels and wind turbines an unusual phenomenon is becoming more and more frequent: wholesale electricity prices turn negative. While that may brighten the mood of consumers whose power bills have surged […]
NREL explores long-term strategies for sustainable perovskite solar panels by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are examining the future of perovskite solar panels, focusing on scaling, deploying, and designing panels to be recyclable. Perovskite solar panels could play a […]
Optimizing Thermal Stability in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) represent a highly efficient and clean energy conversion technology, directly converting chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. These cells are increasingly used for distributed and stationary power generation. However, […]
CityUHK Develops Advanced Passivator for Stable Perovskite Solar Cells by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has recently developed an innovative passivator that significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, marking a major advancement in solar energy technology. This new […]
