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Today at the CPUC: Strategic Moves in Building Decarbonization
May 07, 2024 (SPX)
This workshop, facilitated by the Accelerate Group, aims to refine and finalize the draft Strategic Objectives for the Building Decarbonization goal of the EPIC...
Italy bans ground-mounted solar panels on agricultural land
May 06, 2024 (AFP)
"We put an end to the wild installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels," Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida said at a press conference following...
Optimizing Grid Integration for California's Energy Future
May 06, 2024 (SPX)
Workshop Insights and Objectives Facilitated by Gridworks, this session of the CPUC's Amended Scoping Memo in Rulemaking R.21-06-017 explored operational needs ...
NREL's laser technology simplifies solar module recycling
May 03, 2024 (SPX)
By eliminating polymers and employing laser welds, the solar panels can be shattered at the end of their lifespan, allowing for easy recycling of glass and meta...
Estimating cultivable land at photovoltaic sites for dual-purpose use
May 02, 2024 (SPX)
In Alcarras de Carla Simon, the Sole family is reconsidering their underperforming peach plantation due to the encroachment of solar panels. This reflects the b...
Microsoft makes renewable energy deal with Canada's Brookfield
May 01, 2024 (AFP)
Under the "first of its kind" agreement, Brookfield said it plans to develop over 10.5 gigawatts of new wind and solar farms for Microsoft as the tech giant loo...
Enhancing solar power access in Southern California's underserved communities
Apr 29, 2024 (SPX)
While no new projects commenced this quarter, the existing programs continue to deliver clean, reduced-cost energy to numerous households, supported by allocate...
Super grids could stabilize Caribbean power during hurricanes, study finds
Apr 26, 2024 (SPX)
The Caribbean islands, traditionally reliant on expensive imported fossil fuels, are transitioning to harnessing local solar and wind resources. However, the pr...
Survey reveals broad support for solar projects among nearby residents
Apr 26, 2024 (SPX)
This survey is notable as it represents the first nationwide, representative assessment of public perceptions towards solar developments. Among those surveyed, ...
Chinese astronauts repair space station's solar wings after debris impact
Apr 25, 2024 (SPX)
The astronauts are set to return to Earth on April 30, following the completion of their tasks and the transition of responsibilities to the upcoming Shenzhou X...
Buck the Duck Curve: California's Bold Leap Towards Solar Empowerment
Apr 23, 2024 (SPX)
The Buck Load Initiative: A Call to Action Governor Gavin Newsom has a golden opportunity to rewrite the narrative. Just as Hong Kong revolutionized communicati...
Solar energy adoption challenges in rural Ethiopia
Apr 22, 2024 (SPX)
Inexpensive, yet uncertified and inferior solar panels, along with limited government engagement in rural energy transition, impede access to dependable electri...
USTC team enhances air-processed perovskite solar cells with new stabilizer
Apr 22, 2024 (SPX)
The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of metal halide perovskite solar cells has seen rapid advances, surpassing 26.1% in controlled environments. However, manu...
The role of Floating Solar in achieving Africa's energy targets as an alternative to dams
Apr 22, 2024 (SPX)
The research, conducted using a comprehensive energy planning model, reveals that FPV is not only cost-effective compared to other renewable resources but also ...
'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa
Apr 19, 2024 (AFP)
The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean en...
Addressing the dangers of lead pollution from solar power batteries in Africa
Apr 19, 2024 (SPX)
Researchers noted that a typical battery recycling process releases between 3.5 and 4.7 kg of lead, vastly exceeding safe levels by over 100 times the lethal do...
Momentus and Ascent Solar Technologies announce new solar array partnership
Apr 18, 2024 (SPX)
The surge in satellite production and deployment underscores a critical demand for affordable and efficient solar arrays. This collaboration will deliver a sola...
Quantum material achieves up to 190% efficiency in solar cells
Apr 17, 2024 (SPX)
A prototype incorporating this material as the active layer in a solar cell displays an average photovoltaic absorption rate of 80%, a high rate of photoexcited...
Project receives funding for advanced solar-thermal research
Apr 12, 2024 (SPX)
The research focuses on creating surfaces that selectively absorb sunlight and emit heat through near-infrared radiation. This project leverages the combined ex...
Improving Solar and Wind Power Integration in the U.S. Grid
Apr 11, 2024 (SPX)
The traditional reliance on coal and natural gas power plants is changing. For example, wind farms in Iowa now generate over 64% of the state's electricity, and...
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