3 d. ago Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation

In the quest for energy independence, researchers have studied solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) as a promising source of solar electricity generation. Unlike the photovoltaics currently used in most solar panels, STEGs can harness all kinds of thermal energy in addition to sunlight. The simple devices have hot and cold sides with semiconductor materials in between, and the difference in temperature between the sides generates electricity through a physical phenomenon known as the Seebeck effect.

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1 week ago Gargantuan ‘bird cemeteries’ in Burgum’s crosshairs as DOI looks to curb green wind projects

New Interior Department order scrutinizes massive wind and solar energy projects that Trump calls "bird cemeteries" for their environmental impact and reliability.

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1 week ago E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy

If finalized, the move would escalate the Trump administration’s efforts to claw back billions of dollars in climate grants awarded under President Biden.

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1 week ago Electrolyzer positioning key to reducing energy transition expenses, according to researchers

A research team from Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) and the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH) has shown that the efficient use of electrolyzers and battery storage systems has a decisive influence on the costs of the energy transition.

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4 w. ago New solar cell coating maintains high efficiency despite summer humidity

As the global demand for renewable energy grows, solar cells continue to gain attention as a key clean energy source. Among them, solution-processed solar cells offer advantages such as low cost and scalability, as they can be manufactured by simply coating and drying ink-like materials over large surfaces.

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4 w. ago Trump Interior Department moves to dismantle 'regulatory favoritism' for wind, solar projects

The Department of Interior is implementing enhanced oversight for wind and solar projects, aiming to end "favoritism" of renewable energy projects compared to oil and gas.

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