Turning seawater into fresh water using solar-powered technology’ by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an innovative and energy-efficient desalination device that converts seawater into drinkable water by utilizing solar power. The device leverages a natural evaporation process, inspired by the way […]
New defect passivation strategy enhances efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Solar energy continues to be a critical component in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Over time, solar cells have seen substantial advancements, making them increasingly efficient […]
Solar and Farming Can Work Together, Swansea University Researchers Show by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new tool to help find the best photovoltaic (PV) materials to support both solar energy generation and crop growth. In a new study published in […]
Argonne to lead National Energy Storage Research Hub by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead the newly established Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a national hub focused on advancing energy storage technologies. The ESRA, co-led by DOE’s […]
UN’s Guterres says China-Africa ties can drive ‘renewable energy revolution’ by AFP Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders Thursday that expanding ties between China and the continent could “drive the renewable energy revolution”. Guterres and more than 50 African leaders are attending this week’s […]
Major Qatari plant to double solar capacity by 2030: minister by AFP Staff Writers Doha (AFP) Sept 1, 2024 A large new solar plant planned in Qatar will double the Gulf emirate’s previously projected renewable energy capacity by 2030, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday. The photovoltaic farm, which will be […]
