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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 16, 2024 Perovskite solar cells, known for their lightweight and flexible nature, are inexpensive and easy to manufacture. They are seen as a promising technology that can be attached to various surfaces. However, these solar cells currently lack durability and efficiency. New research highlights how adding a polymerized ionic liquid to the metal halide perovskite material can improve their performance, potentially facilitating wider adoption of perovskite solar cells. "The commonly employed solution proce ... read more |
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Lithuanian researchers advance solar cell technologyBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, who previously developed high-efficiency solar cells, have expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be appli ... more 
Solar power heats materials over 1,000 degrees CelsiusBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to generate heat exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius using solar power. This innovation could replace fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries like s ... more 
Using solar energy to generate heat at high temperaturesBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 The production of cement, metals, and many chemical commodities requires extremely high temperatures of over a thousand degrees Celsius. Currently, this heat is usually obtained by burning fossil fu ... more  
Eco-friendly battery developed for low-income countriesLondon, UK (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at Linkoping University, Sweden, have developed a zinc and lignin battery that can be used over 8000 times. This innovation aims to provide an affordable and sustainable battery solution ... more |
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 Energy Savings Assistance Program Working Group Meeting Scheduled 
Today at the CPUC: Approval of the California Energy Commission's Gas R and D Program for FY 2023-2024Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2024 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has officially adopted Resolution G-3603, approving the California Energy Commission's Gas Research and Development Program for the fiscal year 2023 ... more |
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Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probeBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 13, 2024 Two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers have withdrawn from a public procurement tender in Romania after the EU launched a foreign subsidies probe, Brussels said Monday. ... more 
Today at the CPUC: SCE Proposes Modifications to Compliance StandardsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2024 Southern California Edison (SCE) has submitted a significant advice letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), seeking to adjust its Schedule FC-NEM to align with current Californi ... more 
Today at the CPUC: Legislative Lifeline for Ratepayers as AB 1999 Amends Utility TaxLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024 In a rapid response to public outcry and mounting pressure, California lawmakers have taken decisive action to amend Assembly Bill 1999 (AB 1999), aiming to cap the controversial Big Utility Tax. Th ... more 
Today at the CPUC: PG and E Enhances Net Billing Programs for Solar and Storage SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its solar and storage system policies by submitting the Third Substitute Sheets for Advice Letter 7149-E ... more |
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 Today at the CPUC: SDG&E's Revised Tariff Plans Under Scrutiny 
China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industryBeijing (AFP) May 9, 2024 China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country's lithium battery industry, which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports. ... more |
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US forges new 'battery belt' in hopes of electric future Greensboro, United States (AFP) May 9, 2024 Growing up, Devante Cuthbertson assumed he might have to leave his North Carolina hometown to pursue a career, but a new multi-billion-dollar Toyota battery plant is offering him a reason to stay put. ... more 
UC Santa Barbara innovates room temperature process for perovskite solar cellsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, solar power stands out as a vital resource. Researchers at the University of California - Santa Barbara are at the forefront, enhan ... more  
Major advancement in sustainable syngas production using solar powerSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a novel photocatalyst, Rh/InGaN1-xOx, that uses solar energy to efficiently convert greenhouse gases into syngas. This nanoarchitecture co ... more 
DGIST team sheds light on mechanisms enhancing efficiency in thin-film solar cellsTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 08, 2024 Researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), in collaboration with academics from Ewha Womans University, Incheon National University, and MIT, have made significant ... more |
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Seizing solar's bright future Boston MA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Consider the dizzying ascent of solar energy in the United States: In the past decade, solar capacity increased nearly 900 percent, with electricity production eight times greater in 2023 than in 20 ... more 
Today at the CPUC: Strategic Moves in Building DecarbonizationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 On May 14, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host the second session of the Virtual Building Decarbonization Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal moment in Californi ... more 
Italy bans ground-mounted solar panels on agricultural landRome (AFP) May 6, 2024 Italy's rightwing government on Monday banned the installation of ground-based solar panels on agricultural land, just days after Rome committed to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030. ... more 
Optimizing Grid Integration for California's Energy FutureLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2024 On May 1, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hosted the third workshop of the High DER Future Grid Study, which assembled stakeholders and experts virtually to develop solutions ... more |
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NREL's laser technology simplifies solar module recyclingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new method using femtosecond lasers to create glass-to-glass welds in solar modules, signi ... more 
Estimating cultivable land at photovoltaic sites for dual-purpose useMadrid, Spain (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cordoba have developed a new model to calculate the cultivable space within solar farms equipped with two-axis photovoltaic modules, aiming to facilitate the transit ... more 
Microsoft makes renewable energy deal with Canada's BrookfieldSan Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2024 Microsoft and Canada's Brookfield Asset Management have struck an agreement for the development of renewable energy that could make one of the biggest corporate purchases of green energy to date, the companies said on Tuesday. ... more 
Why energy storage is key to global renewable goalsParis (AFP) April 30, 2024 G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. ... more |
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Enhancing solar power access in Southern California's underserved communities Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 The Clean Power Alliance of Southern California has released its quarterly report highlighting progress in its Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff programs. These ... more 
Salt battery enhances osmotic energy capture from river-sea convergenceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Estuaries, where freshwater rivers meet the sea, are not only ideal for birdwatching and kayaking but also serve as potential sources of renewable, "blue" osmotic energy. A recent study published in ... more 
Survey reveals broad support for solar projects among nearby residentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 A national survey conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan reveals that Americans living close to large-scale solar (LSS) farms g ... more 
Super grids could stabilize Caribbean power during hurricanes, study findsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The potential for "super grids" to stabilize energy supply during hurricanes is being explored by researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Caribbean islands ... more |
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Chinese astronauts repair space station's solar wings after debris impactSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The crew of the Shenzhou XVII, stationed on China's space station, successfully repaired damage to the core module's solar wings caused by space debris. This repair was accomplished during the count ... more 
Solar energy adoption challenges in rural EthiopiaLos 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 c ... more 
The role of Floating Solar in achieving Africa's energy targets as an alternative to damsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have identified floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) as a viable alternative to traditional hydropower in meeting Africa's energy goals, according to a new study ... more 
Efficient DC power converter enhances microgrid sustainabilityTokyo, 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, des ... more |
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