How is solar energy converted to chemical energy during photosynthesis? During the process of photosynthesis, light penetrates the cell and passes into the chloroplast. Light energy is intercepted by chlorophyll molecules in the grain cells. Part of the light energy is converted into chemical energy. During this process, a phosphate is added to a molecule […]
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions. “The new cell is more efficient and has a simpler design that […]
To the average eye, there is only one empty plot, 25 acres of grass blowing in the wind. But for Jordan Energy and Food CEO Bill Jordan, it’s a possibility. He plans to make the plot in Utica a power source for the city of Trenton by using solar panels. “It will give the farmer […]
There are three main ways to harness solar energy: photovoltaics, solar heating and cooling, and concentrating solar energy. How solar energy is being used? The most commonly used solar technologies for homes and businesses are solar photovoltaics for electricity, passive solar design for space heating and cooling, and solar water heating. Businesses and industry are […]
Mark Wolfe is an energy economist and serves as executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA), representing the state directors of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. He specializes in energy, climate, housing and related consumer finance issues. The views expressed in this comment are his own. In March, the U.S. […]
Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in the world since 2021 and covers a total area of 5,700 hectares (14,000 hectares) in Bhadla, Phalodi Tehsil, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan, India. How many solar parks are in India? State Solar Park Capacity (MW) Andhra Pradesh Hybrid solar wind farm 160 Arunachal Pradesh Lohit Solar Park […]
