Solving interface mystery in organic solar cells makes them more efficient by Matt Shipman for NCSU News Raleigh NC (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 New research from North Carolina State University provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed a new […]
CSIRO facility launches flexible solar technology for broad real-world use by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Australia’s CSIRO has inaugurated a new $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, with the mission of advancing its flexible, printed solar technology from the lab into practical, real-world applications, addressing the mounting need for […]
New method enhances solar energy storage and utilization by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 As reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), about 50 percent of global energy consumption is attributed to heating, yet solar power’s contribution to this sector remains minimal compared to fossil fuels. One reason is the […]
EU’s extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing By Raziye Akkoc Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 The EU’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China’s support undercut European automakers. The extra taxes have been […]
Big increase of zinc battery lifespan could boost energy storage by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 A major step forward in energy storage technology may soon change the way large amounts of electricity are stored for renewable energy solutions. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have unveiled a […]
Quality control in synthetic photosynthesis validates natural light-harvesting mimicry by Riko Seibo Osaka, Japan (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 Humans can do many impressive things, but plants possess a unique ability: they directly convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Now, recent research suggests scientists are narrowing the gap in replicating this process artificially. […]
