Whether in photosynthesis or in a photovoltaic system: if you want to use light efficiently, you have to absorb it as completely as possible. However, this is difficult if the absorption is to take place in a thin layer of material that normally lets a large part of the light pass through. […]
A do-it-yourself device that started life as a hobby and took off during COVID-19 could help to unlock the next generation of solar energy, including advanced technology for space missions. Dr Jamie Laird, a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science and the University of Melbourne, has invented […]
With the stifling heat waves that have scorched many parts of the planet, compounded by the unrelenting energy shortages, it has become ever more imperative and relevant to advance the affordability and accessibility of clean energy. For that endeavor, a research team led by Professor Zhan Xiaowei from the School of Materials […]
In March 2021, Electrek reported that researchers published a feasibility study on the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality as a pilot project breaks ground in California. Solar over canals Update August 26: Project Nexus in the Turlock Irrigation District, a $20 million project funded by […]
Solar cells are quickly becoming one of the main ways to produce clean electricity in many countries in the world. Over the past few decades, a tremendous amount of effort has been dedicated to making solar power more prominent. However, the technology currently faces several challenges that limit their widespread application. In the case of […]
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