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Solar-Driven Technology Converts Plastic Into Fuel

Plastics pose one of the largest environmental problems of the present day, and developing new methods to recycle or reuse this ubiquitous material is considered imperative to preserve both the natural world and the heal...

13 Jan 2023

Testing the Potential of Space-Based Solar Power

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have been working on testing and unlocking the potential of space-based solar power (SBSP) on the recently launched Caltech Space Solar Power Project (SSPP).

9 Jan 2023

UK Solar Innovator Naked Energy Continues European Expansion with New Partnerships

British solar thermal design and engineering company Naked Energy today announces further international expansion after partnering with two leading European manufacturing firms.

From Naked Energy Ltd. 9 Jan 2023

More Efficient Device Developed for Solar Water Splitting

At the University of Michigan, a new type of solar panel that has been developed has achieved around 9% efficiency. This panel helps convert water into hydrogen and oxygen—copying a vital step in natural photosynthesis.

5 Jan 2023

INEOS Announces Renewable Power Purchase Agreement for New Solar Project

INEOS USA LLC d/b/a INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA announced today it has entered into a renewable power purchase agreement which will enable the construction of a new 310-megawatt solar project located in north central Texas.

From INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe 13 Dec 2022

Understanding How Solar Development Designs Influence Soil-Related Ecosystem Services

Scientists from Argonne will study the soil around ground-mounted solar panels and develop a national soil database to better understand impacts on the ecosystem.

1 Dec 2022

'Simple' Tweak to Perovskite Solar Cells Could Boost Renewable Energy Generation

A 'simple' tweak to perovskite solar cells during the fabrication stage could help to unlock the untold potential of the renewable energy source, claims research from the University of Surrey.

25 Nov 2022

Breaking With Convention to Develop More Efficient Solar Cells

A team of engineers based at Princeton University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology hope to overcome the performance issues associated with organic solar cells.

21 Nov 2022

British Solar Tech Business Strikes Italian Distribution Deal

British solar thermal design and engineering company Naked Energy today announces their partnership with Italian energy service company X3Energy.

21 Nov 2022

Understanding Organic Solar Cell Energy Loss Boosts Technology

A promising new technology is the use of organic solar cells. They have the potential to be more attractive for urban or façade applications than the common silicon solar panel because they can be lightweight, flexible, and display a range of colors.

21 Nov 2022