Solar Farms Providing Unexpected Benefits for Insects and Biodiversity in the UK
Discover how solar farms in the British landscape are benefiting pollinating insects and helping tackle climate change and loss of biodiversity. Despite controversy over potential food production loss and impact on countryside character, solar parks are proving to be beneficial for bees, butterflies, moths, and hoverflies, providing an oasis of food and nectar unobtainable elsewhere.
First Solar shares rise more than 5% after hours as company cheers guidance for the year
First Solar Inc. shares rose more than 5% in the extended session Tuesday after investors looked past a mixed quarter for the solar-power company to cheer guidance for the year. Despite setbacks and headwinds for most solar-power companies, First Solar’s strong earnings and guidance indicate a positive outlook for the industry, which has been struggling amid lower demand and regulatory changes.
South Korean Scientists Make Breakthrough in Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells
South Korean scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in semi-transparent perovskite solar cell technology, reaching a record efficiency of over 21 percent. The cells also maintained over 99 percent of their initial efficiency for up to 240 hours of operation. This advancement brings us closer to the possibility of windows that can generate energy, marking a significant step in the transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Major Breakthrough in Solar Technology Achieved by Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenberg, Sweden, have developed a revolutionary system that can capture and store solar energy for up to 18 years, allowing it to be converted into electricity on demand. This breakthrough has the potential to greatly expand the use of solar energy, offering a closed, circular system for generating electricity without contributing to carbon dioxide pollution. The implications of this innovation are significant, as it could eventually replace electric car batteries and solar cells, revolutionizing the way we harness and utilize solar energy.
Quantum Dot Solar Cells Achieve Record-Breaking Efficiency of 18.1%
Quantum dot solar cells have achieved a groundbreaking efficiency record, marking a significant milestone in the development of this promising solar technology. Engineers at UNIST in South Korea have successfully created quantum dot solar cells with a world record efficiency…
New Model Explains Production of Black Silicon Using Fluorine Gas
A new model from PPPL researchers explains the production of black silicon using fluorine gas, enhancing its application in solar cells and marking a new direction in quantum chemistry research. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics…