Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) June 6, 2024 More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to reach half a trillion dollars this year, the world’s top energy research body said Thursday. The International Energy Agency […]
Atlas reveals solar energy potential in Germany by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Which roofs are suitable for solar panel installations? Where are photovoltaic systems already in place? How much output could be achieved with solar panel arrays at specific locations? A map developed by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches […]
Total Shade’s solar shade is not your typical solar panel system. Unlike traditional solar panels that are mounted on rooftops or in open fields, Total Shade’s technology integrates solar energy capture directly into a shade structure. CHICAGO, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The solar shade consists of specially designed fabric panels that are coated with photovoltaic […]
Some countries could meet electricity needs with floating solar panels, research shows by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) panels could supply all the electricity needs of some countries, according to new research. The study by Bangor and Lancaster Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology and […]
The University of Ottawa researchers have developed an innovative method to enhance the effectiveness of solar energy. By introducing artificial ground reflectors into solar setups, they have succeeded in improving the system’s energy production and efficiency. This breakthrough discovery has significant implications for the economic viability of solar energy projects. It provides valuable insights into […]
Europe’s Exeger’s Powerfoyle are a new line of hyper efficient dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) that aim to make indoor solar a reality. These low-cost, high-efficiency and flexible cells might soon make their way into our devices. In fact, it’s already in a few. Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, Exeger’s factory spews out 2.5 million square meters […]
