Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 To address the global freshwater scarcity issue, researchers in Singapore have developed advanced solar steam generators (SSGs) for seawater desalination. This method, powered by renewable energy, mimics the natural water cycle by using solar energy to evaporate and purify water, offering a potentially cost-effective solution compared to traditional, energy-intensive desalination techniques. How ..read more

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has recently developed an innovative passivator that significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, marking a major advancement in solar energy technology. This new passivator, a type of corrosion inhibitor, utilizes dynamic covalent bonds that activate when exposed to moisture and heat, allowing it to generate new pass ..read more

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) represent a highly efficient and clean energy conversion technology, directly converting chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. These cells are increasingly used for distributed and stationary power generation. However, practical application demands consideration of user operations and maintenance, which often subjects the device ..read more

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 22, 2024 In a decade, solid-state batteries derived from rock silicates are poised to become a greener, more efficient, and safer alternative to today's lithium-ion batteries. Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have patented an innovative superionic material made from potassium silicate-a mineral extractable from ordinary rocks. Currently, the range and charging speed of elect ..read more

Belgrade (AFP) July 19, 2024 The European Union and Serbia signed a deal Friday to develop the supply of lithium batteries that are seen as a crucial building block needed to power Europe's transition to a green economy. The memorandum of understanding inked during a "critical raw materials summit" in Belgrade is seen as the first step in developing Serbia's mineral resources and potentially building supply chains, incl ..read more

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 PV Hardware USA (PVH USA), a prominent supplier of advanced solar trackers, structures, and control solutions for large-scale solar power plants, has announced a collaboration with Moss, the nation's leading solar contractor. PVH USA will deliver over 200 MW of its AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers to Moss for an upcoming solar project in Texas. This project marks a significant achievement ..read more

Belgrade (AFP) July 16, 2024 The Serbian government on Tuesday gave permission to restart operations at a disputed Rio Tinto lithium mining project, days after a court ruling overturned measures to halt the project. "The government... takes measures to restore the legal order to the state that existed before the adoption of the regulation that was declared unconstitutional," read a statement published by the Serbian gov ..read more

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have crafted low-cost micro-sized silicon anodes from recycled photovoltaic waste, thanks to an innovative electrolyte design. Their important research, published in Nature Sustainability on July 16, paves the way for more sustainable, cost-effective, and high-energy-de ..read more

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Astrobotic has advanced its efforts to create a lunar power grid by beginning a summer-long test campaign for its VSAT Optimized for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, designed to traverse the Moon's surface, features a vertical solar array to harness solar energy for charging various lunar assets such as habitats, rovers, and scientific instruments, particularly at the lunar south pole ..read more

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent player in space infrastructure, has announced a new order to provide more Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space's Space Inspire* satellites. These satellites are part of Thales Alenia Space's latest geostationary telecommunications satellite line. Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), i ..read more