Lead-absorbing film soaks up dangerous leaks from perovskite solar cells

For all the promise they are showing in converting sunlight into electricity at ever-improving efficiencies, perovskite solar cells still have some flaws that must be addressed for them to enter widespread use. Among them is the issue of toxic lead con… Continue reading Lead-absorbing film soaks up dangerous leaks from perovskite solar cells

Rooftop system converts CO2, water and sunlight into kerosene

Engineers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated a pilot system that can produce fuels from sunlight and air. The device captures carbon dioxide and water from the atmosphere and uses solar energy to convert it into syngas, which is then converted into liquid… Continue reading Rooftop system converts CO2, water and sunlight into kerosene

World’s biggest clean energy project to power Singapore from Australia

The planned Australia-Asia PowerLink project is nearly 10 times the size of the world's current largest solar power installation

A colossal US$22-billion infrastructure project will send Australian sunshine more than 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to Singapore, via high-voltage undersea cables. Opening in 2027, it’ll be the largest solar farm and battery storage facility in history.

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Green Roofs Could Help Improve Solar Panel Efficiency

There’s been a movement in architecture over the past couple of decades to help tie together large urban developments with plant life and greenery. We’ve seen a few buildings, and …read more Continue reading Green Roofs Could Help Improve Solar Panel Efficiency

New efficiency record edges flexible solar cells closer to the mainstream

Solar cells fashioned into thin and flexible films might not just open up new possibilities in the generation of renewable energy, but could also drive down manufacturing costs. One team of scientists in Switzerland has been working to bring the techno… Continue reading New efficiency record edges flexible solar cells closer to the mainstream