Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during drought by Staff and Agencies Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and – particularly during dry […]
EV battery recycling key to future lithium supplies by Andy Fell for UCD News Davis CA (SPX) Jun 03, 2025 Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. A new analysis from the University […]
Solar power system installations impact less than 1 percent of Arkansas’ ag land by John Lovett Fayetteville AR (SPX) Jun 03, 2025 Large-scale solar power arrays occupy about 0.2 percent of agricultural land in Arkansas, according to an analysis by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Solar energy production […]
Synthetic rings imitate plant energy systems with molecular precision by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Plants have long inspired scientists with their remarkable ability to convert sunlight into energy through intricately organized pigment rings. Now, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have successfully emulated this architecture with synthetic molecules that self-assemble […]
TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiency by Erica Marchand Paris, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 A team of researchers has introduced a novel method to dramatically enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, overcoming a longstanding barrier to their widespread use. The approach, featured in Joule, employs […]
Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan’s electricity needs while cutting carbon emissions by […]
