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Deep Learning Forecasts Renewable Electricity Production

A recent study in the Energies journal explored how deep learning (DL) techniques can forecast electricity production from renewable sources like solar and wind power.

23 Aug 2024

Solar Concentrators Improve Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment Efficiency

A recent review article published in the journal Energies comprehensively explored how solar concentrators can enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic wastewater treatment.

20 Aug 2024

Self-Cleaning PV Panels: Using Wind Vibrations to Reduce Dust Buildup

In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored a new method to reduce dust buildup/accumulation on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inspired by how tree branches and leaves clean themselves.

16 Aug 2024

Multi-Junction Solar Cells Offer a New Path to Sustainable Energy

Researchers at the Physics Department of Oxford University have created a ground-breaking method that could produce more solar power without the use of silicon-based solar panels.

12 Aug 2024

Study Highlights Impact of Vibration on Satellite Solar Efficiency

A recent review article published in the journal Micromachines comprehensively explored the impact of mechanical vibration on the output power and efficiency of a satellite solar panel with a three-plate structure.

6 Aug 2024

Researchers Recycle Copper from Solar Panels into Useful Nanoparticles

In a recent article published in Catalysts, researchers highlighted a new method for recycling copper from waste solar panels and converting it into copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) using an eco-friendly synthesis approach.

2 Aug 2024

Fresh Light on the Path to Net Zero

Scientists are closer to giving the next generation of solar cells a powerful boost by integrating a process that could make the technology more efficient by breaking particles of light—photons—into small chunks.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 28 Jul 2024

Tree-Inspired 3D-Printed Solar Steam Generators for Efficient Desalination

Faced with the world's impending freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore turned to solar steam generators, which are emerging as a promising device for seawater desalination. The team sought design inspiration from trees and harnessed the potential of 3D printing.

25 Jul 2024

Dataset Reveals China's Energy Consumption Patterns and Growth Potential

In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Data, researchers introduced a comprehensive dataset of city-level final energy consumption in China. They aimed to provide valuable insights for energy transition, climate change mitigation, and policy formulation.

22 Jul 2024

Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cells for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Perovskite solar cells have captured attention due to their high efficiency and low production costs. However, their susceptibility to environmental factors and potential toxic lead release during degradation pose significant hurdles.

19 Jul 2024