All-In-One Solar-Powered Tower Makes Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel
New fuel production system generates carbon-neutral fuel from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight
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Converting Solar Energy to Electricity on Demand
A new technology can store energy for up to 18 years and convert it to electricity on demand
Small-Scale Renewable Energy Sources Could Cause Power Failures
New study reveals small-scale renewable energy sources could cause power failures
Wind and Solar Could Power the World’s Major Countries Most of the Time
UCI-led team analyzes options for filling the gaps in power generation
Researchers Uncover Hidden Factors That Affect Solar Farms during Severe Weather
Machine learning found farm age, cloud cover impact performance during a storm
How Holograms Increase Solar Energy Yield
A newly developed holographic light collector boosts solar panel efficiency for an energy conversion increase of about five percent over the course of a year
Improving the Stability of Next-Generation Solar Cells
Researchers gain fresh insight into how new solar cells to break down, and suggest a potential solution
A General Approach to High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells
Scientists have identified that fundamental processes that occur during the perovskite film formation strongly influence the reproducibility of the photovoltaic devices
New Porous Material Promising for Making Renewable Energy from Water
Nanoporous cubic silicon carbide exhibits promising properties to capture solar energy and split water for hydrogen gas production
Light-Controlled Smart Materials Twist, Bend, and Move
Technology paves way for intelligent solar cells, other highly efficient devices programmed at the macro and nano scale