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South Korean Researchers Revolutionize Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency

Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have discovered that high-concentration electrolytes can improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making electric vehicles more practical and eco-friendly.

Feb 6, 2024 // Technology, Storage, South Korea, Asia, lithium-ion battery, efficiency, Chung-Ang University

Liquid Crystals Revolutionize Perovskite Solar Cells, Achieving 26% Efficiency

Researchers discover liquid crystals' temperature-responsive properties, improving efficiency of perovskite solar cells by 22% and paving the way for larger-scale renewable energy generation.

Feb 5, 2024 // Technology, USA, solar cell, perovskite, North America, efficiency, Northwestern Chemistry and Northwestern Engineering

US Solar Boom Exposes Back Door to Banned Chinese Products

India's booming solar industry faces concerns over forced labor in Chinese components, as US ban creates opportunity for Indian producers to expand market share.

Feb 5, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, North America

Revolutionary Triple-Layer Smart Windows: Durable, Moisture-Transmitting, and Haze-Free

Introducing the groundbreaking MTPW: a triple-layer thermochromic perovskite window inspired by medical masks. With enhanced durability and optical clarity, it's perfect for sustainable green buildings.

Feb 2, 2024 // Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Zhejiang University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, perovskite window, MTPW

Breakthrough: World's Most Efficient Quantum Dot Solar Cells Unveiled

UNIST research team achieves groundbreaking 18.1% efficiency with world's most efficient quantum dot solar cell, paving the way for next-gen solar cell commercialization.

Jan 31, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, UNIST, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

Oxford PV Breaks World Record with 25% Solar Cell Efficiency

Oxford PV breaks world record in solar panel efficiency, paving the way for greater power output and reduced electricity costs. A significant milestone in the development of next-gen solar cells.

Jan 31, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, oxford pv, efficiency

Solar Pyrolysis: Revolutionizing Lithium Battery Recycling with Solar Energy

French researchers at PROMES-CNRS have developed a solar-powered pyro-metallurgical process to recycle valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing the recycling landscape with concentrated solar thermal energy.

Jan 30, 2024 // Technology, Storage, Li-ion batteries, Gilles Flamant, hydro-metallurgy, PROMES-CNRS, Proof of Concept

Unlocking the Potential: C60 ETLs Revolutionize Perovskite Solar Cells

Discover the breakthrough in solar cell technology: a perovskite-silicon tandem cell with a thermally evaporated C60 electron transport layer. Achieving an impressive 30.90% efficiency, this innovation could revolutionize the industry.

Jan 26, 2024 // Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, solar cells, perovskite, KAUST, Princeton University, Marmara University, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Nano-C

Shining Light on Perovskites: X-rays Unlock Solar Cell Stability

Scientists at APS used X-rays to study ion movement in perovskite crystals under UV radiation. Understanding this can improve stability, potentially achieving a 20-30 year solar cell lifetime and outperforming other solar cells.

Jan 24, 2024 // Technology, USA, solar cell, North America, doe, Argonne National Laboratory

Silver Nanoparticles Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells

University of Sheffield researchers boost perovskite solar cell efficiency by adding silver nanoparticles to the electron transport layer, achieving a record-breaking 14.3% power conversion efficiency.

Jan 23, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, university of sheffield

Organic, Cobalt-Free Batteries: The Future of Long-Lasting Power

Researchers have discovered a carbon-based cathode material that could replace cobalt in lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and faster charging times.

Jan 19, 2024 // Technology, Storage, lithium-ion battery, American Chemical Society

Nature's Energy Duo: Wind and Rain Power Artificial 'Plants'

Harness the power of wind and rain with tiny leaf-shaped generators that can create electricity, offering a glimpse into a future of clean energy production.

Jan 18, 2024 // Technology, USA, North America

Vertical Panels: The Future of Solar Farming in the US

Next2Sun's agrivoltaics projects bring vertical solar panels to the US, maximizing land use and offering protection for crops and soil health. Collaboration with iSun in Vermont marks a new milestone.

Jan 17, 2024 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, PV module, North America, startup, Next2Sun

TandemPV Secures $6M to Revolutionize Perovskite PV Market

TandemPV secures $6 million in funding, reaching a total of $27 million, to fuel research, development, and establish its first manufacturing facility. With 26% efficiency, their perovskite panels offer cost-effective power solutions.

Jan 16, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, perovskite, TandemPV

RedoxBlox Secures $25M to Revolutionize Energy Storage Technology

RedoxBlox secures $15.6 million in grants and financing to advance its thermochemical energy storage technology, aiming to revolutionize industrial heat applications and renewable energy storage.

Jan 15, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, RedoxBlox

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