Companies striving for net-neutral climate impact find common clean energy procurement strategies largely ineffective in the U.S., according to a Princeton-led study. However, an hourly…
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Researchers at UNIST, in collaboration with Korea University, have significantly improved the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, offering advancements in both solar energy…
Perovskite solar cells like this one, made by Xiwen Gong’s group, could make solar energy cheaper and more environmentally friendly—but they degrade faster than silicon.…
Researchers have identified a correlation between the Sun’s magnetic field and sunspot cycles, predicting that the peak of the current solar cycle is imminent. This…
Northwestern University’s latest research in perovskite solar cells has set a new efficiency record of 25.1%, using a novel dual-molecule approach to reduce electron recombination.…
Professor Emiliano Cortés, at LMU, is revolutionizing solar energy capture through nanotechnology. By developing plasmonic nanostructures, his team creates materials that concentrate solar energy more…
In an advancement in photovoltaic technology, a new GdPO4 glass-ceramic layer improves light-to-electricity conversion by utilizing UV light more effectively. This innovation enhances both the…
Assisted by AI methods, researchers are striving to improve the manufacturing processes for highly efficient perovskite solar cells. Credit: Amadeus Bramsiepe, KIT Artificial intelligence techniques…
Cambridge researchers have created a solar-powered device that converts contaminated water into clean hydrogen fuel and drinkable water, offering a sustainable solution to global energy…
Researchers have developed a prototype system that replicates photosynthesis to generate methane from sunlight, water, and CO2. This innovation marks a significant step towards sustainable…
Researchers have made a significant advancement in polymer solar cell technology by developing a method to improve molecular interactions using side-chain engineering. This approach eliminates…
A process developed by Rice engineers and collaborators yields 2D halide perovskite crystal layers of ideal thickness and purity through dynamic control of the crystallization…
Recent research has proven the viability of lightweight, cost-efficient solar panels for space, opening the door to potential solar farms in orbit and marking a…
A study comparing the effectiveness of photovoltaic fields and afforestation in mitigating climate change has revealed that PV fields outperform afforestation, particularly in semiarid regions…
New research suggests that solar power is set to become the dominant energy source by 2050. While this shift promises a cleaner energy future, four…
(Left) A single copper-doped tungstic acid nanocrystal; (right) Atomic resolution image of the nanocrystal. Credit: Melbert Jeem Systematic copper doping boosts all-solar utilization in tungstic…
Solar-thermal technology has potential as an environmentally friendly energy source to address the fossil fuel crisis. However, current solar energy harvesters have limitations in scalability…
Wirelessly powered electronics developed by KAUST researchers could help to make internet of things technology more environmentally friendly. Credit: © 2022 KAUST; Heno Hwang Wirelessly…
Collecting solar power in space and transmitting the energy wirelessly to Earth through microwaves enables terrestrial power availability unaffected by weather or time of day.…
Considerable performance gains in perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells (such as that pictured here) can be achieved by adding a magnesium fluoride interlayer. Credit: © 2022…