Mars Dust Storms May Be Due to Seasonal Changes in the Planet, Scientists Say

SPACE 05.23.2022 10:00 AM

Study reveals seasonal changes like the ones in absorbed solar energy and rising temperature are causing the planet-encompassing dust storms. Find out how

Reverse Solar Panel Generates Electricity Without Sunlight by Emitting Heat to Cold Night Skies

05.18.2022 10:20 AM

New technology was developed to do what solar panels can but in reverse. Learn more about how the thermoradiative device works and how it supports the conventional solar panel options we have today.

Long-Term Solar Energy Saving Now Possible, Storage Up to 18 Years

04.13.2022 08:00 AM

A new study shows the latest development in the solar energy-saving technique. Learn more about the efficacy of the system, and how it could store solar energy for years.

Space-Based Solar Power Station Projects at Work; Benefits and Functions Explained

04.04.2022 10:00 AM

Many countries are already developing their own space-based solar power stations. Read more to learn how it works and the benefit it can bring in the future.

Electric Cars Charged With Power From Photovoltaic Systems at Home Demonstrate Smart Charging From Renewable Energy

01.05.2022 03:30 AM

Researchers from ETH Zurich said that it is possible to enjoy the flexibility of using electric cars charged at home via a photovoltaic system even without intermediate storage.

Solar Panel Recycling Problems May Be Finally Solved, Here's How

12.30.2021 05:09 AM

A new study supported by Arizona State University and the US Department of Energy hopes to end the problematic e-waste produced by defunct solar panels.

Mystery on Perovskite Solar Cell's Tolerance to Defects Uncovered For the First Time

11.23.2021 21:37 PM

University of Cambridge researchers have unlocked the mystery behind the ability of perovskite solar cells to tolerate defects, with implications for higher efficiency of future solar PV modules.

First Global Inventory of Large Solar Power Plants: Scientists Use Machine Learning to Detect These Facilities in Satellite Imagery

11.01.2021 01:25 AM

Climate change scientists searched almost half of Earth's land surface to detect over 68,000 large solar power plants and create the first global inventory of these facilities.

What is Solar Paint and Can it Revolutionize Green Architecture?

10.27.2021 06:00 AM

In the advent of renewable energy, solar paint has been making a buzz across the globe as a possible tool in advancing green architecture and solar panels.

Biochemistry Researchers Identified How Organic Solar Cells Could Be More Efficient

10.01.2021 05:36 AM

A new study identified how organic solar cells could match the efficiency of silicon-based cells. UC Santa Barbara collaborated with numerous institutions to research the development of organic solar cells.

Research Shows Earthshine is Dimming for the Past Two Decades Due to the Shift in Global Climate; Planetary Scientists Linked Albedo with Pacific Decadal Oscillation

09.30.2021 22:18 PM

A new study shows that Earth's reflectiveness became darker after 20 years, and it is an indication of higher atmospheric temperatures brought by climate change.

Solar Power May Be Used in 40 Percent of the United States by 2035 Solving 'Code Red' Climate Change

09.09.2021 06:44 AM

A new study released by the US energy department suggests that solar energy could power 40 percent of the electricity in the United States by 2035.

Engineers Made Microscopic Seeds for Growing 2D Perovskite Crystals Used in Solar Panels

06.25.2021 00:12 AM

Chemical engineers from Rice University made microscopic seeds to grow homogenous thin films that are stable and highly efficient at harvesting solar energy.

Solar Energy: Identifying the Efficiency of Solar Panels, and What are the Best Solar Panels to Get

06.23.2021 08:30 AM

Many solar panel variants are currently available on the market, but a few are of them have a high efficiency rate. Here are the top efficient solar panels to check in 2021.

Hydro-Quebec Launches Its First Solar Power Plants; Panel Station Named After Its First Female Engineer

06.21.2021 23:06 PM

Two new solar power generating stations are now producing electricity for more than 1,000 homes. One of the stations is named after Hydro-Quebec's first female engineer.

Transparent Solar Cells Could Be Possible Soon With Novel Electrode as the Building Block

06.02.2021 05:10 AM

Scientists proved that a new type of transparent electrode could be used as a building block for see-through solar cells to make on-site energy generation possible.

Cooler, Longer-Lasting Solar Tech Could Increase Yearly Production of Energy

05.10.2021 22:33 PM

A team of Australian photovoltaic researchers recently developed the next-gen solar technology, a cooler and longer-lasting innovation.

Solar Energy from Space to Earth: US Air Force Developing Satellites for Transformation Taking Place in 2024

04.26.2021 05:23 AM

Researchers from the United States are planning to deploy technology to move solar energy from space to Earth. Therefore, they will not rely on the device's size, as well as the climate.

Arranged Nanoblocks Help Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

02.03.2021 04:55 AM

A new technique for fabricating solar cells, with the help of specially arranged nanoblocks, could significantly improve their efficiency.

Rock-Star Material Could Become Cheaper Alternative for Solar Cells

01.21.2021 23:02 PM

A new material, classified as a perovskite, can reportedly convert sunlight to electricity as a potentially cheaper and more scalable alternative to today’s silicon-based solar cells.

Are Solar Panels For Your Home Worth It?

01.18.2021 21:01 PM

Putting up solar panels in your homes might help save energy. But is it worth it? Here are some ways to find out.