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The Hydrogen Stream: Carbon-coated nickel anode to resolve troubles of hydrogen fuel cell without precious metals
A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cornell University, as well as Wuhan University have actually offered a completely rare-earth element-- free alkaline fuel cell with improved efficiency utilizing a carbon-coated nickel anode. At the same time, the Port of Rotterdam has actually supplied to provide northwestern Europe with 4.6 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030. According to RMI, Europe will import green hydrogen in between 2024 and 2030. RenewableUK sees area for hydrogen exports from the UK to the EU.
May 13, 2022 // Technology, Solar to Fuel, hydrogen, Cornell University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wuhan University
Researchers Develop Thin Film that Shows Great Promise for Solar and LEDs
Scientists at University at Buffalo (New York, US) have created thin films made from barium zirconium sulfide (BaZrS3) and confirmed that the materials have alluring electronic and optical properties predicted by theorists.
Dec 23, 2019 // Technology, USA, North America, BaZrS3, Hao Zeng, Xiucheng Wei, Haolei Hui
Researchers find cost effective approach for production of clear solar cells
Physicists from ITMO University have actually found an obtainable method that makes it possible to use clear materials for solar cells while maintaining their performance.
Feb 19, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, ITMO University, Pavel Voroshilov
Researchers have developed invisible solar panels which resemble windows
Scientists have actually developed the initial fully transparent solar panel in the hope that it may lead to a bigger rollout of solar power usage in domestic setups.
Jan 6, 2021 // Technology, Germany, South Korea, Europe, Asia, solar panel, Incheon University, Stuart Irvine
Deployment of Li-ion Batteries in Solar PV system
Depletion of fossil fuels, climate change and global warming were the driving factors for investment in the field of renewable energy. The renewable technologies can play a vital role in mitigating or slowing down of energy insecurity, energy prices and climate change globally.
Feb 10, 2021 // Storage, Li-ion batteries
Advancement of brand-new photovoltaic commercialization modern technology
A modern technology to more increase the commercialization of Colloidal Quantum Dot( CQD) Photovoltaic( PV) gadgets, which are anticipated to be next-generation photovoltaic tools, has actually been established.
Apr 16, 2020 // Technology, Asia, Korea, DGIST, CQD, PV devices, Edward H. Sargent, Jongmin Choi
An organic solar cell for indoor light
A Swedish-Chinese research team has developed an organic cell said to be ideal for wide use in daily life to power internet of things-enabled devices. The cell could be used to power sensors that detect and measure moisture, particle concentrations, temperature and other parameters indoors.
Sep 17, 2019 // Technology, USA, Sweden, UK, China, Europe, Asia, North America, Linköping University, Academy of Sciences, Jianhui Hou, organic solar cell
Unlocking Perovskite Secrets: Next-Gen Solar Cell Breakthrough
Unlocking the potential of perovskite solar cells with cutting-edge research and innovative techniques. A brighter future for solar technology is on the horizon.
Apr 25, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, lawrence berkeley national laboratory
New layer increases effectiveness of heterojunction solar cells
A Dutch research study group has actually utilized very clear, hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon oxide layers to boost the optoelectrical efficiency of get in touch with heaps in a silicon heterojunction tool. The product is claimed to provide remarkable electric in addition to desirable optical buildings.
Feb 20, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Europe, heterojunction, Netherlands
Super-Highway: Organic Dyes Drive Solar Energy Transport
Organic dyes provide virtual highways for energy, leading to light & thin organic solar cells with improved efficiency. TUM research group discovers quinoid merocyanines to increase performance of organic solar cells with fast and targeted exciton transport.
Sep 27, 2023 // Technology, organic solar cells, TUM, Technical University of Munich
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
Economical eco-friendly manufacture of high efficiency chalcopyrite solar cells
Clean, lasting energy options are essential to fulfill the ever-increasing energy demands of the human population. High efficiency solar cells are promising candidates to reduce carbon emissions as well as achieve carbon neutrality.
Dec 9, 2022 // Technology, Asia, Korea, solar cell, efficiency, Incheon National University, JunHo Kim, Global Energy Research Center for Carbon Neutrality
CPV-solar thermal system providing LCOE of $0.03/ kWh.
Researchers have actually created a device to generate electricity as well as vapor at the same time. The system is stated to offer 85.1% efficiency and also supply steam at approximately 248 degrees Celsius. The converter incorporates III-- V, triple-junction solar cells as well as a high-efficiency solar thermal system based upon parabolic trough enthusiasts.
Jul 16, 2020 // Technology, USA, North America, efficiency, Louisiana
Researchers at San Jose State University Create Solar Panels that Capture 30% Even More Energy than Conventional Technologies
Scientists at San Jose State University established a prototype power converter for PV panels that records greater than 30% more power than conventional technologies. Delta, a power as well as thermal monitoring options company, offered the financing for the research study in an effort to development renewable energy research as well as skill.
Jun 11, 2020 // Market Research, Solar Panels, PV panels, San Jose State University, Mohamed Badawy
BayWa r.e. installs 685 kWp of agri-PV in orchards in Europe
German renewables company BayWa r.e. AG has introduced four research-oriented agri-voltaic projects in Europe, installing some 685 kWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in orchards in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany.
Jan 12, 2023 // Plants, Europe, baywa r.e.