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Dec, 2022
MIT develops ultra-thin solar cells
Solar energy is the world's most abundant source of energy and the development of efficient and stable solar cells can significantly alleviate the global energy crisis, and solar c
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15
Dec, 2022
Japan develops first offshore floating solar demonstration project
Tokyu Land and Dutch offshore PV specialist SolarDuck to develop floating solar project in Tokyo Bay area. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has awarded Japanese real estate compan
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02
Dec, 2022
Floating solar is more cost-competitive than ground-based PV in Southern Europe
The researchers assessed the economic viability of utility-scale floating solar arrays in Europe, determined that such projects are cost-competitive in several southern European co
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Nov, 2022
BMW uses solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy to power its plants
BMW is exploring new investments in solar, geothermal and hydrogen energy to reduce its reliance on natural gas, production chief Milan Nedelkovic told Reuters, warning that an emb
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Nov, 2022
Sun-tracking mounting structures for agricultural photovoltaics
The Italian company Rem Tec has developed a rotating mounting structure for agricultural photovoltaics which is reportedly ideal for flat surfaces with slopes of up to 3% and is de
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Nov, 2022
Discovery of a new concept in photovoltaics that exploits the ability of mate...
A team of researchers from the Centre for Integrated Physics and Photonic Materials at Dresden University of Technology and the Centre for Advanced Electronics in Dresden have demo
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Nov, 2022
Solar panels are getting cheaper, are new cell designs affecting longevity?
Solar cell technology has been constantly updated over the years, with conversion efficiencies increasing year on year, yet costs are also falling rapidly - will this affect the du
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14
Nov, 2022
Singapore to adopt solar prediction model
Scientists have completed a year-long trial of a model that can predict solar irradiation 24 hours in advance. The Energy Market Authority of Singapore now plans to use the solar i
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10
Nov, 2022
The new frontier of green energy: solar power stations in space
Scientists have come up with the idea of a space solar power station. In simple terms, a space solar power plant is an electrical system that converts solar energy into electricity
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09
Nov, 2022
A method for improving the performance of silicon solar cells
Researchers at the Australian National University have found a way to improve the performance of silicon solar cells (PV). This is achieved by adding a 'passivation contact' betwee
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09
Nov, 2022
No radiation, no pollution, no noise, no emissions from photovoltaic power!
No radiation Photovoltaic power generation is the direct conversion of light energy into direct current energy through the properties of semiconductors, and the conversion of direc
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03
Nov, 2022
First pilot installation of solar photovoltaic panels on elevated road sound ...
Sound barriers on both sides of elevated roads are a major measure to reduce noise on city roads and provide a quiet environment for the public. Unlike other sound barriers on elev