Solar technology can meet UK electricity demand without reducing farmland by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 New research from the University of Sheffield indicates that the UK can achieve its ambitious solar energy goals without compromising valuable farmland. The study highlights the potential of agrivoltaics, a system integrating solar panels […]
Scientists develop battery that converts nuclear waste into electricity by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 A research team has unveiled a novel battery capable of harnessing nuclear energy through light emissions, potentially offering a new way to convert radioactive waste into electricity. Nuclear power contributes approximately 20% […]
HKUST advances nanoscale research to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough in understanding the nanoscale behavior of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This advancement significantly improves their efficiency […]
Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilience by Jennifer Chu | MIT News Boston MA (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 There’s a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to […]
Queen Mary scientists collaborate with Power Roll to advance perovskite solar technology by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with innovative solar startup Power Roll to transition perovskite solar film from laboratory research to large-scale application. Perovskite is widely regarded as […]
Study finds support for solar energy has become politically polarized by Matt Shipman Raleigh NC (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 A new analysis of social media posts finds public support for solar energy remains high, though that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. The study also found solar power has become an increasingly […]
