Study shows how water systems can drive renewable energy adoption by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 30, 2024 New research led by Stanford University highlights how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could contribute to making renewable energy more accessible and reliable. The study, published on Sept. […]
Advances in femtosecond laser micromachining of halide perovskites by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 Halide perovskite materials are increasingly recognized for their potential in fields such as information storage, lasers, anti-counterfeiting, and planar lenses, thanks to their unique optoelectronic properties. A critical challenge in utilizing these materials has been achieving […]
Study highlights improved efficiency for hot carrier solar cells by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 Hot carrier solar cells, first proposed decades ago, have been a key focus for surpassing the Shockley – Queisser efficiency limit in single-junction solar cells. Despite their theoretical advantages, these cells have faced significant […]
Spain aims for 81 percent green electricity by 2030 by AFP Staff Writers Madrid (AFP) Sept 24, 2024 Spain on Tuesday adopted a target for 81 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 to meet its climate goals. In the plan, adopted by ministers and sent to the European […]
Is solar energy successful in China? Since the central government designated renewable energy development as a national project, the country has invested heavily in developing renewable energy capacity, making China a world leader in wind and solar energy. Is China the world leader in solar energy? China continues to be the world leader in wind […]
Belgian team wins S.Africa’s ‘most extreme’ solar car race by AFP Staff Writers Cape Town (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 A team of Belgian students and engineers on Friday won a solar-powered car race in South Africa widely considered the most challenging for testing the technology. Over a dozen teams competed in the eight-day […]
