New Perovskite Solar Cells: How Low (And How Fast) Can Solar Go?
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 02:08:51 +0000
The long wait for low-cost, high-performance perovskite solar cells is coming to a close. Now the fun begins.
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First Solar Buys Evolar
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 03:50:46 +0000
First Solar has been around for, well, what seems like forever. It was founded in 1999, well before the solar boom took off and solar power became big business. Back then, there were all kinds of claims about how little solar power could ever contribute to the electricity supply. It was seen by many as […]
7 Solar Stories You Should See: Largest Solar PPA in South America, 2-Gigawatt First Solar Order …
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 03:03:27 +0000
There are hundreds of solar power news stories a day. We can’t cover the vast majority of them. Below are a few top solar power stories that we didn’t quite cover but thought shouldn’t be missed. Enjoy. Largest solar PPA in South America The longest term and largest solar PPA (power purchase agreement) was recently […]
Chalk Up Another Win For Invisible Solar Windows
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:05:53 +0000
See-through solar windows turn ordinary energy-sucking, carbon-spewing buildings into climate action heroes.
Chalk Up Another Win For Invisible Solar Windows
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:05:53 +0000
See-through solar windows turn ordinary energy-sucking, carbon-spewing buildings into climate action heroes.
$82 Million Investment to Increase U.S. Solar Manufacturing & Recycling
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:32:00 +0000
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $82 Million Investment to Increase Domestic Solar Manufacturing and Recycling, Strengthen the American Clean Energy Grid
A Look At 4X4 Electric Expedition’s Direct Solar EV Charging Solution
Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:35 +0000
Electric cars are moving into the mainstream and while it may feel daunting to switch over to an electric vehicle full-time for your daily use, one Dutch couple decided to see what EVs were really capable of. Importantly, they’re trying to do as much of the driving as possible powered by solar. After tons of […]
Thin, Lightweight Layer Provides Radiation Barrier for Perovskites in Space, Protection From Elements on Earth
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:13 +0000
An ultrathin protective coating proves sufficient to protect a perovskite solar cell from the harmful effects of space and harden it against environmental factors on Earth, according to newly published research from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund (OECIF), […]
A Treasure Trove For Rural & Commercial-Scale Solar Projects
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:00:26 +0000
Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams in the second round of […]
Thousands Of Solar Electric Cars On Order
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:45:38 +0000
The gloves are off: solar electric cars have caught the eye of a leading international fleet operator and its high-flying parent company.