Rock-Based Super Battery Set to Revolutionize Electric Cars by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 22, 2024 In a decade, solid-state batteries derived from rock silicates are poised to become a greener, more efficient, and safer alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have patented an innovative […]
What is the renewable energy portfolio standard in Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard requires the Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority or PREPA)* to supply 100% of retail of electricity from eligible renewable energy resources by 2050. What is the renewable energy program in Puerto Rico? […]
EU, Serbia sign deal to kickstart lithium battery development By Mina Pejakovic and Ognjen Zoric Belgrade (AFP) July 19, 2024 The European Union and Serbia signed a deal Friday to develop the supply of lithium batteries that are seen as a crucial building block needed to power Europe’s transition to a green economy. […]
HKUST Researchers Unveil Hidden Structure for Enhanced Perovskite Solar Cells by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 22, 2024 Researchers from the School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have discovered surface concavities on individual crystal grains in perovskite thin films. This fundamental discovery reveals significant effects […]
Who is the CEO of the IEA? Who is the director of the IEA? Fatih Birol has served as Executive Director of the International Energy Agency since 2015. Under his leadership, the IEA has moved to the forefront of global efforts to achieve international climate goals, safeguard energy security, and manage the social and economic […]
What are the 2 major drawbacks to solar power? What are 2 negative effects of using solar energy on the environment? Ecological Impacts The clearing and use of large areas of land for solar power facilities can adversely affect native vegetation and wildlife in many ways, including habitat loss; interference with rainfall and drainage; or […]
