Anger as Amsterdam allows ‘ugly’ solar panels on historic canal houses By Charlotte VAN OUWERKERK Amsterdam (AFP) Dec 18, 2024 Amsterdam’s world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore. The Dutch […]
DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation By Guillaume DAUDIN Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 DR Congo on Tuesday filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing them of illegally using “blood minerals” in its supply chain. The Democratic Republic of the Congo alleges that Apple has […]
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditions by Erica Marchand Paris, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Solar energy continues to lead the renewable energy revolution, with solar photovoltaic power plants serving as a key technology in achieving global NetZero Emissions by 2050. These plants convert sunlight into electricity, offering significant potential for […]
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040 By Hiroshi HIYAMA Tokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by mid-century, government plans showed Tuesday. Thirteen years after the 2011 […]
Porous silicon oxide electrodes advance sustainable energy storage solutions by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are indispensable in modern devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Yet, challenges such as limited durability and the use of toxic liquid electrolytes necessitate advancements in battery technology. […]
SFU report calls for Canada to prioritize large-scale solar power projects by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Canada should accelerate its transition to green energy by focusing on large utility-scale solar projects, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group (CERG). The […]
