Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 In the sun-drenched state of California, solar power has been both a beacon of hope and a point of contention. At the heart of this debate lies the infamous "Solar Duck Curve"-a phenomenon critics have used to demonize the impact of solar power on the energy grid. This curve, which charts the mismatch between peak solar production and peak demand, has been portrayed as a nightmare for grid manag ..read more

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A novel DC-DC power converter developed by Kobe University promises enhanced energy storage and conversion efficiency, marking a key step in advancing microgrid technologies. This new converter, designed to integrate seamlessly with various DC energy sources, improves system stability and simplicity with an unprecedented operational efficiency. Electric power is classified into two types ..read more

London, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 A study conducted by The University of Manchester highlights significant health and environmental risks from the informal recycling of lead-acid batteries used in off-grid solar systems in Malawi. These batteries are essential for providing electricity in regions without traditional power grids, a crucial step towards broader electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers noted ..read more

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led by Prof. XU Jixian, have developed a novel stabilizer, dimethylammonium formate (DMAFo), for air-processed p-i-n perovskite solar cells. This innovation significantly inhibits the oxidation of iodide ions and the deprotonation of organic cations, as detailed in their recent publication in Nature Energy. The power ..read more

Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Lithium, known for its reactivity and essential role in lithium-ion batteries, is critical for sustainable energy technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. Given the surge in lithium demand, researchers are looking into less conventional sources beyond the primary ones such as pegmatites and volcanic clays. A promising avenue is being explored by a team from ..read more

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Despite decreasing costs and increasing accessibility of solar home systems, significant obstacles hinder their widespread use in remote areas of developing countries, such as Ethiopia, where they could greatly improve health and education. Inexpensive, yet uncertified and inferior solar panels, along with limited government engagement in rural energy transition, impede access to dependabl ..read more

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 2, 2024 Perovskites are critically important in the field of materials science due to their distinct and varied properties arising from their unique crystal structure. These properties have potential revolutionary applications in advanced technology areas. A method to harness these properties involves precise manipulation of defects within the perovskite structure, such as missing atoms or substituting ..read more

Pompeii, Italy (AFP) April 19, 2024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy to illuminate its frescoes. And though the project is in its early stages ..read more

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Researchers from Lehigh University have developed a material that significantly enhances the efficiency of solar panels. A prototype incorporating this material as the active layer in a solar cell displays an average photovoltaic absorption rate of 80%, a high rate of photoexcited carrier generation, and an external quantum efficiency (EQE) reaching up to 190%. This figure surpasses the th ..read more

Momentus by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) and Ascent Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: ASTI) has unveiled their partnership aimed at jointly marketing innovative solar arrays that integrate Momentus's low-cost Tape Spring Solar Array (TASSA) technology and Ascent's advanced, flexible photovoltaic modules. The surge in satellite production and deployment ..read more