Off-grid couple shares video of clever solution to wintertime problem: ‘They have not been happy’ – The Cool Down
Off-grid couple shares video of clever solution to wintertime problem: ‘They have not been happy’ The Cool Down
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Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
By Laurent Thomet and Catherine Hours Paris (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking “around 2030”, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. The Paris-based IEA presented different scenarios for the future of […]
Enhanced solar water splitting achieved with MoS2 GaN nanorod heterostructures
by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Researchers at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory and IIT Madras have fabricated MoS2-coated GaN nanorods on tungsten foil to improve the photoelectrochemical efficiency of water splitting. Gallium nitride nanorods, valued for electron mobility and stability, face limitations from their wide bandgap restricting solar absorption. To address […]
PolyU team advances tandem solar cell efficiency and reliability targets
by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Third-generation solar cell technology is seeing rapid development at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Researchers at PolyU have identified breakthrough approaches in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, targeting advances in efficiency, stability, and scalability. Their performance analysis and recommendations aim to drive energy conversion efficiency […]
PolyU Researchers Propel Solar Cell Technology Towards 40% Efficiency Landmark – Bioengineer.org
PolyU Researchers Propel Solar Cell Technology Towards 40% Efficiency Landmark Bioengineer.org
University of Freiburg receives four ERC Synergy Grants for major research initiatives
by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2025 The University of Freiburg has secured four coveted Synergy Grants from the European Research Council, strengthening its role as a leader in collaborative science and technological innovation. These grants will fund bold new research projects in fields ranging from photovoltaics and cellular biology to […]