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Interfacial engineering for improved stability of flexible perovskite solar cells

“For the perovskite film, there are some factors influencing the intrinsic material stability,” said paper author Qi Chen, professor from Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, MIIT Key Laboratory for Low-Dimensional Quantum Structure and Devices, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute […]

Solar Energy Satellites in Space can help make our sci-fi dreams of unlimited energy come true

Harnessing the power of the sun is currently very much in vogue. In late 2022, US scientists announced a nuclear fusion breakthrough that could lead to a clean, renewable, and essentially unlimited source of energy powering the world within a few decades. In reality, we have been using the power of the sun in a […]

Funding boost to secure ultra low-cost solar

The Albanese Government is backing Aussie scientists and researchers looking to make solar cells cheaper and more effective, helping to create jobs, clean up emissions intensive industry and make Australia a renewable energy superpower. Through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), 13 research and development projects around Australia will share in $41.5 million for research […]

New solar cell material could be used in space

Research led by the University of Warwick will investigate a new type of solar cell material, which could be used in space, in a bid to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The European Research Council (ERC) has approved a five-year study which will delve into the atomic-level structure of a new type […]

Why don’t we cover every parking space with solar panels?

If you park in one of the commuter lots on Michigan State University’s campus, you’ll likely get a premium parking spot. Because each parking lot is protected from sun, snow and rain by means of solar panels. They are mounted above the lot on steel structures tall enough to park under RV tailgaters. In addition […]

North Carolina’s Carbon Plan criticized for lack of specifics, energy reliability and possible higher bills

A plan to significantly reduce carbon emissions in North Carolina is receiving widespread criticism. Environmental groups believe the state’s first Carbon Plan lacks specifics while other critics are concerned that too much reliance on renewable energy will be costly to the state. Some customers believe increasing renewables will mean a less reliable grid. The passing of […]