54 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

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

Events

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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2 w. ago Solar in Alaska? UVM Researchers Aim to Lower Energy Costs in Northern U.S.

Solar in Alaska? UVM Researchers Aim to Lower Energy Costs in Northern U.S.  The University of Vermont

Science

2 w. ago Molecular engineering strategy boosts efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells

Solar cells, devices that can directly convert radiation emitted from the sun into electricity, have become increasingly widespread and are contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. While existing silicon-based solar cells have attained good performances, energy engineers have been exploring alternative designs that could be more efficient and affordable.

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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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3 w. ago Solar energy startup Active Surfaces wins inaugural PITCH.nano competition

Twelve START.nano companies competed for the grand prize of nanoBucks to be used at MIT.nano’s facilities.

Politics

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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