Upcoming Workshop to Address Net Billing Tariff and Net Energy Metering by Brad Bartz Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 30, 2024 A crucial workshop hosted by San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E) will take place on June 5, 2024, from […]
One billionth of the solar energy output actually reaches the earth. Of all the energy that reaches the Earth, just under 34 percent is returned to the atmosphere by clouds. The Earth itself reflects another 66 percent back into space. Where does US electricity come from? According to the United States Energy Information Administration, the […]
Research team achieves significant solar cell efficiency milestone by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 26, 2024 A research team has created a tandem solar cell using antimony selenide as the bottom cell material and a hybrid perovskite material as the top cell, achieving over 20 percent power conversion efficiency. This advancement highlights […]
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plant By Romain FONSEGRIVES Rhyolite Ridge, United States (AFP) May 23, 2024 Delicate pink buds sway in the desert breeze, pregnant with yellow pompoms whose explosion will carpet the dusty corner of Nevada that is the only place on Earth where they exist. […]
Tesla breaks ground on huge Shanghai battery plant by AFP Staff Writers Shanghai (AFP) May 23, 2024 Tesla broke ground on a massive battery factory in Shanghai on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, making it the US electric car giant’s second plant in the financial hub. The project was announced last April after […]
Improved polymer additive enhances perovskite solar cells by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 16, 2024 Perovskite solar cells, known for their lightweight and flexible nature, are inexpensive and easy to manufacture. They are seen as a promising technology that can be attached to various surfaces. However, these solar cells currently lack durability […]
