A research team from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), together with colleagues from Lisbon, has produced a semi-artificial electrode that could convert light energy into other … New energy conversion layer for biosolar cellsRead more
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Solar energy reaches historically low costs
In some parts of the world, solar power is now the cheapest source of electricity in history. That’s according to a new report released today … Solar energy reaches historically low costsRead more
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Solar meets 100 per cent of South Australia demand for first time
The milestone was reached at 12.05pm grid time (Australian eastern standard time), with rooftop solar providing 992MW, or 76.3 per cent of state demand, and … Solar meets 100 per cent of South Australia demand for first timeRead more
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The afterlife of solar panels
You might think of solar panels as a top sustainability solution. While it’s true that they’re terrific for harnessing renewable energy from the sun, photovoltaic … The afterlife of solar panelsRead more
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Why they taxing solar industry
SolarCity Corp. and Sunrun Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday against the state Department of Revenue alleging that the department’s interpretation of a state law to … Why they taxing solar industryRead more
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Double-sided solar panels that follow the sun prove most cost effective
Solar power systems with double-sided (bifacial) solar panels — which collect sunlight from two sides instead of one — and single-axis tracking technology that tilts … Double-sided solar panels that follow the sun prove most cost effectiveRead more
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Yes, solar panels can be recycled
Renewable energy is cleaner than fossil fuel energy. No fuel is burned. There are no emissions from producing the energy itself. But there are still … Yes, solar panels can be recycledRead more
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Solar power has been growing for decades
The spread of COVID-19, now declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, is expected to slow solar energy’s rate of growth for the first … Solar power has been growing for decadesRead more
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The sun shines only at night
Engie has been notified by the Power Authority of Guam that it was the lowest bidder and has won a contract to construct two solar … The sun shines only at nightRead more
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The United States surpasses 2 million solar installations
The U.S. is now home to more than 2 million solar PV installations, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) … The United States surpasses 2 million solar installationsRead more