‘Ancient Roman’ solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa By Ella IDE Pompeii, Italy (AFP) April 19, 2024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO […]
Research suggests new lithium source in pyrite by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Lithium, known for its reactivity and essential role in lithium-ion batteries, is critical for sustainable energy technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. Given the surge in lithium demand, researchers are looking into less conventional […]
What are 3 cons of using solar panels? Disadvantages of solar energy High initial costs of panel installation. The most common drawback of solar power, cost, is falling as the industry expands. … Solar energy storage is expensive. … Solar does not work for every type of roof. … Solar panels depend on sunlight. Why […]
New Layered Perovskite Structure Explored for Enhanced Optical Properties by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Perovskites are critically important in the field of materials science due to their distinct and varied properties arising from their unique crystal structure. These properties have potential revolutionary applications in advanced technology areas. A method […]
Solar energy adoption challenges in rural Ethiopia by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Despite decreasing costs and increasing accessibility of solar home systems, significant obstacles hinder their widespread use in remote areas of developing countries, such as Ethiopia, where they could greatly improve health and education. Inexpensive, […]
The role of Floating Solar in achieving Africa’s energy targets as an alternative to dams by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have identified floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) as a viable alternative to traditional hydropower in meeting Africa’s energy goals, according to a new study published […]
