Scientists have discovered a way to store solar energy for several years without the need for electronic components. After studying a type of crystalline material commonly used for desalinating or filtering water,…
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PSC SOLAR UK: Lighting Up Africa Through Alternative Power
According to this World Bank 2019 report on Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa, only 43% of the region has access to electricity compared to the global access rate of 87%.…
Virtually unlimited solar cell experiments
Non-fullerene acceptor solar cell device, for which the polymer was designed by machine learning. Credit: Osaka University Osaka University researchers employed machine learning to design new polymers for use in…
Spacewalking astronauts prepare International Space Station for new solar arrays
Two spacewalking astronauts began preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for new solar arrays on Sunday (Feb. 28), battling tough bolts to kick off a major power upgrade for the…
A solar panel in space is collecting energy that could one day be beamed to anywhere on Earth
An artist’s concept of a space-based solar power system beaming to military and remote installations. Scientists working for the Pentagon have successfully tested a solar panel the size of a pizza box…
Novel two-polymer membrane boosts hydrogen fuel cell performance
A considerable portion of the efforts to realize a sustainable world has gone into developing hydrogen fuel cells so that a hydrogen economy can be achieved. Fuel cells have distinctive…
France launches 700 MW tender for large-scale PV
Solar project developers in France will have until June 25, 2021, to submit their bids. Under new rules, the selected PV projects must use modules manufactured with a low carbon…
The Nigeria’s CCTV Bill
The Bill seeking to compel compulsory installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) on private buildings and offices has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The Bill was sponsored…
Report: 38 Percent Energy CFOs Say Solar Will Be the Most Dominant Form of Alternative Energy by 2023
In a new study, Energy Goes Green, released by BDO, energy sector CFOs reported that solar power will be the most dominant form of alternative energy in the United States…
Solar and Hydro: Which Should Governments Be Investing in for a Better ROI?
The respective industries surrounding renewable energy sources commonly exist in an odd dynamic. On the one hand, there’s the industry-wide recognition that the greater uptake of green energy technology among…