What is the power source of Starship? The Raptor engine is a reusable methane-oxygen staged combustion engine that powers the Starship system and has twice the thrust of the Falcon 9 Merlin engine. A starship will be powered by six engines, three Raptor engines, and three Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines, designed for use in the […]
Microsoft makes renewable energy deal with Canada’s Brookfield by AFP Staff Writers San Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2024 Microsoft and Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management have struck an agreement for the development of renewable energy that could make one of the biggest corporate purchases of green energy to date, the companies said on Tuesday. […]
Estimating cultivable land at photovoltaic sites for dual-purpose use by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cordoba have developed a new model to calculate the cultivable space within solar farms equipped with two-axis photovoltaic modules, aiming to facilitate the transition to agrivoltaic systems where agriculture and […]
Why energy storage is key to global renewable goals by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) April 30, 2024 G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. Here is how and why batteries play […]
Enhancing solar power access in Southern California’s underserved communities by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 The Clean Power Alliance of Southern California has released its quarterly report highlighting progress in its Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff programs. These initiatives aim to extend renewable energy’s benefits […]
Why do solar panels lose efficiency? What reduces solar panel efficiency? Solar panel cells are most efficient when exposed to direct sunlight. Shading caused by trees, buildings or other objects can decrease the amount of sunlight reaching cells. This, in turn, reduces the amount of electricity produced. How efficient are solar panels after 10 years? […]
