What are the 2 major drawbacks to solar power? What are 2 negative effects of using solar energy on the environment? Ecological Impacts The clearing and use of large areas of land for solar power facilities can adversely affect native vegetation and wildlife in many ways, including habitat loss; interference with rainfall and drainage; or […]
Soft, Stretchable Jelly Batteries Inspired by Electric Eels by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed innovative, stretchable “jelly batteries” with potential applications in wearable devices, soft robotics, and even brain implants for drug delivery and epilepsy treatment. Inspired by electric eels, […]
Is it possible to put solar panels in space? It can generate 2,000 gigawatts of energy at any time. That’s 40 times more energy than the sun produces on Earth each year. It’s also many orders of magnitude higher than what solar panels use today. How long does the sun last in space? If an […]
Why don’t we send solar panels to space? The outer space environment also has some hazards that can damage the solar panels. These include space debris and extreme solar radiation, which can degrade solar panels up to 8 times faster than panels installed on Earth. Why don’t we put solar panels in space? Production costs […]
Astrobotic’s VOLT rover passes key Lunar surface tests by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Astrobotic has advanced its efforts to create a lunar power grid by beginning a summer-long test campaign for its VSAT Optimized for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, designed to traverse the Moon’s surface, features […]
Researchers utilize recycled silicon anodes to enhance lithium-ion battery efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have crafted low-cost micro-sized silicon anodes from recycled photovoltaic waste, thanks to an innovative electrolyte design. […]
