Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Floating photovoltaic systems, often called “floatovoltaics,” are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, typically placed over artificial water bodies like irrigation ponds, reservoirs, and […]
Turning light into usable energy by Jules Bernstein for UCR News Riverside CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Every time a screen flickers to life, or sunlight powers a home, energy is being transferred from light into something useful. Yet for all of its ubiquity, scientists do not fully understand the process by which […]
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO by AFP Staff Writers Hong Kong (AFP) May 12, 2025 Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it […]
Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient Harvesting by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 Researchers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of extracting water from thin air, leveraging solar energy to release the collected moisture. This breakthrough addresses the limitations of existing technologies […]
China’s Renewable Energy Shift Faces Sustainability Challenges by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) May 07, 2025 China’s ambitious transition to renewable energy, intended to reduce its carbon footprint and drive sustainable growth, may be undermining its own long-term development goals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The […]
‘Cold’ manufacturing approach to make next-gen batteries by Ty Tkacik for Penn News University Park PA (SPX) May 06, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, researchers at […]
