25 h. ago Solar power system installations impact less than 1% of agricultural land in Arkansas

Large-scale solar power arrays occupy about 0.2% of agricultural land in Arkansas, according to an analysis by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

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52 h. ago Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new composite material made of acrylate that enhances the performance of solar cells. Adhering the composite material to solar cells deployed in Saudi Arabia for weeks significantly raised the power output and longevity while reducing the electricity consumed by the cells. The study can be read in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports.

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8 d. ago Advancements in (Ca,Ba)ZrS solar cells using innovative spinel hole transport layers

Solar power has long been a beacon of hope in our pursuit of clean energy. However, the road to sustainable, high-efficiency photovoltaics has been riddled with roadblocks such as toxicity and instability in widely used lead halide perovskites. Could we engineer a solar cell that delivers not just high performance, but also durability, stability and environmental safety?

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1 week ago Satellite images reveal the dark side of household solar power: South Africa's green transition is only for a few

As winter approaches, memories of the past haunt South Africans in more ways than one. The country has experienced years of rolling blackouts, known locally as load shedding. During the worst periods of these power cuts in 2022 and 2023, South Africans who did not own solar photovoltaic systems or generators would go without electricity for up to 12 hours a day.

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1 week ago Weighing investment risk for energy infrastructure construction: Solar outshines nuclear power plants

Between now and 2050, the International Energy Agency projects that more than $100 trillion will be spent on building net-zero energy infrastructure globally. Yet every single one of these projects runs the risk of higher-than-expected construction costs or time delays. Newer technologies introduced in the past decade, such as hydrogen or geothermal energy, are even more difficult to evaluate as government agencies, energy developers, utilities, investors, and other stakeholders decide which sustainable energy systems are best for future projects.

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1 week ago Google inks another massive solar power deal to electrify its data centers

The new deal covers solar and storage projects being developed in South Carolina by EnergyRe.

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2 w. ago Clean power surge needed: China's 2035 climate plan must aim high

China will need to generate more than half of its power from wind and solar by 2035 to align with global climate goals, according to new research led by the University of California San Diego. The study offers timely recommendations to meet the country's forthcoming climate commitments.

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2 w. ago Hidden communications devices found in Chinese solar power inverters spark security alarm

Concerns over Chinese solar energy equipment in the U.S. power grids grow after communication devices were found, potentially allowing remote access.

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2 w. ago Report: U.S. Engineers Find ‘Rogue Communication Devices’ in Chinese Solar Panels

U.S. engineers have discovered mysterious, undocumented communication devices lurking in some Chinese-made solar power inverters and batteries, Reuters reported. The post Report: U.S. Engineers Find ‘Rogue Communication Devices’ in Chinese Solar Panels appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Texas Bill Would Require Solar Power Plants to Have Gas and Coal Backup

A bill working its way through the Texas legislature has caused some double takes with language that requires solar plants to provide power in the dark. The post Texas Bill Would Require Solar Power Plants to Have Gas and Coal Backup appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation

From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels.

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4 w. ago Washington State’s new solar panel recycling requirements set to begin in 2030

Washington State’s new solar panel recycling requirements set to begin in 2030  Solar Power World

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