55 h. ago Texas startup raises $5.5M for revolutionary solar towers that produce 50% more energy

Texas startup Janta Power raises $5.5M for innovative vertical solar towers that generate 50% more energy than traditional panels while using just one-third the land.

Technology

4 d. ago How electric cars and heat pumps can help Switzerland implement its energy strategy

In the future, flexibly operated heat pumps and electric cars could reduce both electricity imports and electricity prices. That is according to a new study by a Swiss research consortium led by ETH Zurich.

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6 d. ago Simulations evaluate new electrolytes for batteries of the future

A computational study published in the Journal of Molecular Liquids makes important contributions to the development of new, safe, high-performance batteries by investigating compounds that can be used as electrolytes in sodium-ion batteries.

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8 d. ago After Hurricane Melissa, Solar Power Kept the Electricity on for Some Jamaicans

Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said.

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8 d. ago Washington Department of Ecology energy report urges diverse power resources

Washington Department of Ecology energy report urges diverse power resources  NonStop Local KHQ

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1 week ago American Energy Under Threat: Political Attacks Threaten Half of All Planned Power in the U.S. – SEIA

American Energy Under Threat: Political Attacks Threaten Half of All Planned Power in the U.S. – SEIA  Solar Energy Industries Association

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1 week ago Perovskite solar cells reach 26.07% efficiency with novel passivator

A research team led by Prof. Ge Ziyi from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Qu Bo from Peking University, has developed a novel passivator soluble in low-polarity solvents, achieving a stable perovskite solar cell (PSC) with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of up to 26.07%.

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1 week ago Millions to receive free electricity in 2026 thanks to Australia’s solar boom

Australia now has so much solar power that the government will require utilities to sell customers free electricity for three hours per day.

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1 week ago Blending solar power into farms could revolutionize food, energy production in Washington

Blending solar power into farms could revolutionize food, energy production in Washington  KOMO

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2 w. ago Sunlight split in two: Organic layer promises leap in solar power efficiency

In the race to make solar energy cheaper and more efficient, a team of UNSW Sydney scientists and engineers have found a way to push past one of the biggest limits in renewable technology.

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2 w. ago Beneath the waves: Floating solar panels are stressing the seafloor

Floating solar installations offer a tantalizing vision of sustainable energy—combining wind and solar power in the same offshore space. But according to new research, the seabed may be feeling the strain of such ingenuity.

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3 w. ago Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska

Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

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3 w. ago Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska | U.S. Department of the Interior

Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska | U.S. Department of the Interior  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)Trump Opens Pristine Alaska Wilderness to Drilling in Long-Running Feud  The New York TimesTrump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling  NPR

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3 w. ago Interior Advances Energy, Local Control, Land Access in Alaska

Interior Advances Energy, Local Control, Land Access in Alaska  Mirage News

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3 w. ago Europeans favor solar power and local energy over imports, study finds

Renewable energy is today the cheapest source of electricity available. In order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, the share of renewables must be expanded to 100% by 2030. However, this expansion comes with an increase in land use, leading to rising public opposition.

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last month Many rooftops are perfect for solar but owners and renters can't afford it—here's our answer

Australians love rooftop solar power. About 4 million homes have solar panels on their roofs, and we generate more solar energy per person than any other country.

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