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 […]
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 […]
