Research team counters solar energy misinformation
Resistance to adoption of solar panels as an economical and efficient replacement for fossil fuels is based on inaccurate information being spread by foes of renewable energy.
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Energy & Green Tech
Exploring the potential of solar cars
A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world, shows that solar energy provides a range between 11 and 29 km per day, reducing charging needs by half.
Sep 22, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Organic electronics: Sustainability during the entire lifecycle
Organic electronics can make a decisive contribution to decarbonization and, at the same time, help to cut the consumption of rare and valuable raw materials. To do so, it is not only necessary to further develop manufacturing ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Repair, reuse and recycle: Dealing with solar panels at the end of their useful life
UNSW Sydney solar experts say we need bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.
Jun 5, 2023
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Engineering
Perovskite solar cells from the slot die coater represent a step towards industrial production
Metal halide perovskites are considered to be a particularly low-cost and promising class of materials for next-generation solar modules. Perovskite solar cells can be produced with coating processes using liquid inks made ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A strategy to stabilize 3D/2D perovskite heterostructures for solar cells
Hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) made of organic and inorganic materials are highly promising energy solutions that could help to reduce carbon emissions worldwide. In recent years, these cells' power-conversion efficiencies ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Stability of perovskite solar cells reaches next milestone
Perovskite semiconductors promise highly efficient and low-cost solar cells. However, the semi-organic material is very sensitive to temperature differences, which can quickly lead to fatigue damage in normal outdoor use. ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Collecting solar energy from both sides: New process boosts efficiency of bifacial CIGS thin film solar cell
The idea is as straightforward as it is simple: If I can collect both direct sunlight as well as its reflection via the rear end of my solar cell, this should increase the yield of energy the cell produces. Potential applications ...
Dec 14, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Photovoltaics researchers release five-year, early-life module degradation study
A team led by photovoltaics researchers at Sandia has completed a five-year degradation study of 834 fielded photovoltaic modules, representing 13 types of modules from seven manufacturers in three climates. Their objective ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Increased spacing of solar panels comes with benefits
Moving rows of solar panels farther apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances by allowing greater airflow to whisk away some heat, according to a new analysis.
Oct 25, 2022
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