Manpower shortage dims solar panel boom in Germany
Balancing on a sloping tiled roof, apprentice Pascal Ode installs a solar panel under the watchful eye of his trainer.
Mar 22, 2023
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Returning solar panel production to US can ease climate change, says new study
Domestic production of solar panels—most of which are now made in Asia—can speed up decarbonization in the U.S. and reduce climate change faster, according to new Cornell Engineering research published March 8 by Nature ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Mexico invites foreign investment in clean energy transition
Mexico welcomes investment by all countries in its clean energy projects, its foreign minister said on Thursday, launching a diplomatic charm offensive amid international concerns over controversial power reforms.
Feb 3, 2023
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Patchwork of issues limits solar expansion in Switzerland
Whether rooftop solar panels are worth the cost is largely dependent in Switzerland on local compensation rates for solar power and on electricity prices in general—these are the findings of a study by researchers at ETH ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Harnessing solar energy: New method improves readings of double-sided panels
A laboratory in photonics and renewable energy at the University of Ottawa has developed a new method for measuring the solar energy produced by bifacial solar panels, the double-sided solar technology which is expected to ...
Jan 18, 2023
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SolarEV cities: Pathways to decarbonize developing cities equitably, affordably
Sitting on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is home to some 10.5 million people. As the economic, cultural and political center of Indonesia, the city will undergo significant transformations as the country ...
Jan 6, 2023
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Disguising solar panels as ancient Roman tiles in Pompeii
Solar panels disguised as ancient Roman tiles or terracotta bricks to match the city skyline. The innovative solutions adopted by the archaeological park of Pompeii and the Portuguese city of Evora pave the way for an inspiring ...
Dec 29, 2022
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As energy crisis bites, Spaniards snap up solar panels
Demand for solar panels has shot up to unprecedented levels in Spain as Europe's energy crisis shows no sign of letting up, in a welcome boost for a sector with huge potential.
Dec 23, 2022
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Photovoltaic windows unlock goal of increased energy efficiency for skyscrapers
Skyscrapers dominate city skylines, but these massive glass-walled structures can be made more energy efficient through the addition of thermally efficient photovoltaic (PV) windows, according to an analysis by researchers ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Why solar panels do not always live up to expectations
The need to switch to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar has never been more urgent. As the gas tap is slowly turned off, electricity becomes more and more expensive, and the effects of the warming climate are ...
Sep 9, 2022
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