Renewable Energy News

RSS

Study Reveals 4-Terminal Tandem Solar Cells Can Surpass Efficiency Limits

Researchers have investigated the performance and optimization of 4-terminal organic/silicon tandem solar cells using numerical simulations and experimental measurements. They explored the potential of tandem solar cells to surpass the Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit of single-junction solar cells.

31 May 2024

UPM to Supply Artigo With UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for Next-Generation Rubber Flooring

Artigo, an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter and managed to reduce the weight by up to 5% per square meter flooring.

From Artigo 30 May 2024

Solar-Powered CO2 Capture and Green Methanol Production Unveiled

Researchers have proposed an innovative approach to address the pressing issue of climate change by integrating solar thermal energy-assisted direct air capture (DAC) technology with the production of green methanol.

29 May 2024

Detroit, Varanasi and Venice Chosen for Toyota's Sustainable Cities Challenge

Detroit, Varanasi and Venice have been selected to host innovation challenges as part of the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Sustainable Cities Challenge.

29 May 2024

Optimizing Hybrid Renewable Energy for Off-Grid Communities

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of various hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) configurations for powering rural communities in Ethiopia.

24 May 2024

Tasmania and NZ Becoming Hotspots for Large Renewable Energy Projects

Big businesses are now looking to Tasmania and New Zealand as suitable land dries up for large scale renewable energy projects in Australia.

21 May 2024

Renewable Aviation Fuels Prepare for Take-off in Australia

Aviation experts from the University of South Australia (UniSA) will work with their Chinese counterparts over the next two years to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in both countries.

21 May 2024

Tesla Valves Enhance Photovoltaic/Thermal Performance

Researchers have proposed a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system that uses a Tesla valve to enhance heat transfer and energy efficiency.

21 May 2024

ORNL Develops Innovative Batteries for Renewable Energy Storage and CO2 Capture

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide.

16 May 2024

Asahi Kasei Starts Operation of Multi-Module Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Kawasaki

The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is further accelerating its hydrogen business activities. On May 13, company representatives and partners including the Japanese government celebrated the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan. Operation start of this commercial-scale facility was in March 2024.

15 May 2024