Harnessing Sun's Power: Massive Solar Farms May Impact Weather and Climate

ENERGY 01.15.2024 00:29 AM

Massive solar farms may alter local weather patterns and contribute to broader climate changes, showcasing the intricate relationship between energy and environment. Read the article to learn more.

Solar-Powered Atmospheric Water Harvesting Offers Hope for Dryland Regions

12.06.2023 03:12 AM

Researchers create a cost-effective solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology using a super hygroscopic gel, capable of absorbing substantial water in arid environments. Check it out in this article.

US Coal Usage Wanes as Wind and Solar Power Take Over, Falling by 3 Terawatt-Hours in First Five Months of 2023

06.29.2023 05:05 AM

Demand for coal briefly resurged amid the war in Ukraine but still saw declines and is now overtaken by wind and solar, without counting hydroelectric power. Read to learn more.

Solar Panel Breakthrough: Stanford University Creates Panels That Generate Electricity 24/7 Revolutionizing Power Generation

01.31.2023 10:40 AM

Stanford researchers have created solar panels that generate electricity 24/7, boosting the potential for clean energy generation. Read more to learn about this exciting development in solar power!

Solar-powered Waste-to-Fuel System Converts Plastic and Greenhouse Gases Into Sustainable Products

01.10.2023 09:30 AM

Researchers have created a device that can convert plastic trash and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other useful items using just solar energy. Read the article to learn more details.

Ultrathin Ribbons Can Now Help Produce Solar Power Energy!

11.18.2022 11:36 AM

Continue reading to know how thin ribbons could produce energy for solar power technology! Phosphorene nanoribbons are ribbon-like strands of phosphorous, a 2D material made of layers of atoms that are just one bit thick, similar to graphene.

European Space Agency Eyes Making "Expensive" Solaris Space-Based Solar Power

08.20.2022 23:49 PM

The Solaris initiative for solar electricity in orbit may receive funding shortly from ESA. Read on to know this expensive green project.

12-Month Test of Energy Generator Using Artificial Blowhole Formation Exceeds Expectations in Tasmania

08.01.2022 10:20 AM

Wave Swell Energy has reported the successful year-long test of their one-directional wave energy generator. Read on to learn about WSE's Uniwave200 and how it outperformed expectations.

Novel Synthetic Fuel Created by Swiss Scientists Aims to Revolutionize Carbon Footprint of Air Travel

07.24.2022 04:20 AM

Swiss scientists discovered a novel synthetic fuel that was derived only by using solar power, carbon dioxide, and water. Read on to find out more about the revolutionizing technology that can neutralize the immense carbon footprint of aviation.

First Perovskite Solar Cell That Could Last 30 Years Marks Major Milestone for Emerging Class of Renewable Energy Technology

06.17.2022 09:42 AM

Researchers created the first perovskite solar cell that could compete with silicon-based cell performance and potentially redefine solar power technology. Read the article to learn more.

China Wants to Make First-Ever 10-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Space That Will Send Solar Energy to Earth

06.10.2022 23:10 PM

China has announced intentions to construct a solar power facility in space. Continue reading to learn how much solar energy it can send back to Earth.

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.

Space-Based Solar Power Plant: UK Plans to Beam Energy From Space to Reach Goal of Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2035

05.12.2022 04:51 AM

The UK is the latest country to try to build a space-based solar power plant in a bid to revolutionize energy and reduce carbon emissions. Read on to learn more details.

Solar Power More Preferred Than Nuclear Technology on Mars, But Here's The Catch!

04.28.2022 00:03 AM

Nuclear power is not the greatest option for helping people survive on Mars. Read on to know why scientists want to build a solar power plant on the Red Planet.

Solar-Powered Tesla Will Go On a 9,400-Mile Trip Around Australia for the First Time

04.22.2022 06:18 AM

Scientists are set to demonstrate the capabilities of portable solar panels by driving a Tesla Model 3 solely powered by the Sun. Read on to learn further details.

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.

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.

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.

NASA Spacecraft to Investigate Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche By Launching Futuristic Electric Thrusters Emitting Cool Blue Glow

09.21.2021 21:26 PM

NASA spacecraft will be fueled by futuristic electric thrusters generating a blue glow when they launch in 2022 to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, which is "worth more than $10,000 quadrillion."

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.