Solar power heats materials over 1,000 degrees Celsius by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to generate heat exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius using solar power. This innovation could replace fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries like steel and cement production. The study, published in […]
Lithuanian researchers advance solar cell technology by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, who previously developed high-efficiency solar cells, have expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be applied in both inverted and regular structure perovskite solar cells. Self-assembling molecules […]
Eco-friendly battery developed for low-income countries by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at Linkoping University, Sweden, have developed a zinc and lignin battery that can be used over 8000 times. This innovation aims to provide an affordable and sustainable battery solution for countries with limited access to electricity. The […]
Using solar energy to generate heat at high temperatures by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 The production of cement, metals, and many chemical commodities requires extremely high temperatures of over a thousand degrees Celsius. Currently, this heat is usually obtained by burning fossil fuels like coal or natural gas, which […]
Lincolnton, United States (AFP) May 15, 2024 When Kristal Lee and her husband bought a house in Gaston County, North Carolina two years ago, they envisioned a “forever home”. But a planned lithium mine is bringing Lee sleepless nights. Nearby is an area earmarked for a $1.2 billion project to produce battery grade lithium for […]
New Steps for Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Funding by Brad Bartz Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 A recent submission by major utilities to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) marks a significant development in funding solar energy projects on multifamily affordable housing. The Supplemental Joint Advice Letter, submitted by Pacific […]
