Breakthrough in clean energy: New solar energy system generates power 24 hours a day
Finding more efficient ways to harness solar energy is critical to transitioning to a carbon-free electric grid.
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JJ Shavit
- May 21
Innovative solar reactor efficiently generates oxygen, hydrogen and usable heat
Groundbreaking system uses a parabolic dish to concentrate solar radiation nearly 1,000x and convert water into hydrogen, oxygen and heat.
JJ Shavit
- May 15
Breakthrough solar panels are 1000 times more powerful
Researchers from Martin Luther University have discovered a new method to increase the current flow of solar cells by a factor of 1,000.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Rooftop solar panels could power the needs of 35% of US manufacturers
Findings indicate that, depending on the season, rooftop solar systems could wholly meet the power needs of 35% of US manufacturing sector.
JJ Shavit
- May 2
First-ever solar-powered car literally ‘eats’ air pollution as it drives
According to the team’s estimates, the ZEM uses two filters that can capture up to 2kg (about 4.4 lbs) of CO2 as the EV travels 20,000 miles
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26
Green solar panels made from food waste generate energy without sunlight
These panels can collect ultraviolet light that is not visible to the naked eye and can still penetrate through dense cloud cover.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 21
Groundbreaking solar reactor efficiently generates oxygen, hydrogen and usable heat
Groundbreaking system uses a parabolic dish to concentrate solar radiation nearly 1,000 times and convert water into hydrogen, oxygen,
JJ Shavit
- Apr 15
Next-generation solar panels are 1000 times more powerful
Researchers discovered a new method to increase the efficiency of solar cells by a factor of 1,000 and revolutionizes the solar industry
JJ Shavit
- Apr 13
Groundbreaking portable device uses sunlight to convert seawater into drinking water
Researchers developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles to generate drinking water.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 20
Breakthrough transparent solar cells generate power 1000x more efficiently
A team of researchers has developed a highly transparent solar cell using a 2D atomic sheet that could change the perception of solar energy
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15
Groundbreaking multi-layer solar panels are 1000x more powerful
Most solar cells are currently silicon based; however, their efficiency is limited. This has prompted researchers to examine new materials.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 14
Giant floating solar panel flowers provide clean energy to over 60,000 people
The solar project on the 17-mile-long reservoir in Hapcheon is able to generate 41.5 megawatts, enough to provide power for 60,000 people
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4
Groundbreaking solar technology captures 10 liters of clean drinking water out of the air per day
By harvesting water vapor from the air and condensing it into liquid, atmospheric water generators can essentially pull water from the air.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 3
Groundbreaking anti-dust tech paves way for self-cleaning surfaces
Dust is a common fact of life, and it's more than just a daily nuisance – it can get into machinery and equipment, causing breakdowns.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 20
Breakthrough transparent solar cells found to generate power 1000x more efficiently
Solar panels often get a bad rap for spoiling the appearance of homes and businesses. Yet, this may be about to change.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Groundbreaking new solar panels are 1000x more powerful
Most solar cells are currently silicon based; however, their efficiency is limited. This has prompted researchers to examine new materials.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 4
Solar hydropanel captures 10 liters of clean drinking water out of the air per day
By harvesting water vapor from the air and condensing it into liquid, atmospheric water generators can essentially pull water from the air
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2
Solar panels made from recycled food waste generate energy without sunlight
Fossil fuels continue to account for over 81% of global energy production according to the International Energy Agency.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 26
New technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 15
Groundbreaking new solar panels are 1000x more powerful
Most solar cells are currently silicon based; however, their efficiency is limited. This has prompted researchers to examine new materials.
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