Technology
NASA Hosts SPRAT Conference on Space Photovoltaic Research and Technology
NASA is hosting the Space Photovoltaic Research and Technology (SPRAT) Conference, a dedicated forum for researchers and engineers working at the frontier of photovoltaic (PV) technology developed for...
Bio-Based Technology Biodegrades 'Almost Indestructible' Plastics Within Two Years
A new study described as a "world-first" has found that specialist bio-based technology can fully biodegrade plastics that typically persist in the environment for centuries, breaking them down safely...
Student-Designed Solar EV Generates More Energy Than It Consumes
A student-designed electric vehicle (EV) covered in a photovoltaic (PV) skin has drawn attention in the solar and automotive worlds for its claim of generating more energy than it consumes. The concep...
Low-Carbon Concrete Trial Cuts Embodied Carbon by 20 Percent
A low-carbon concrete trial conducted with the Environment Agency has demonstrated a 20 per cent reduction in embodied carbon, according to findings reported by BusinessGreen. The trial, carried out b...
Otherlab Solar-Powered Electric Scooter Targets California Urban Commuters
Otherlab, a California-based research and development company, has unveiled an electric scooter concept that fuses solar power with urban transportation, positioning the device as a practical solution...
Researchers Embroider Solar Power Directly Into Standard Textiles
A new research development reported by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) points to a potentially transformative approach in photovoltaic (PV) technology: embedding solar power generation directl...
How Heatwaves Affect Solar, Wind, Nuclear and Gas Power Output
Extreme heat events affect every major form of electricity generation, according to a factcheck published by Carbon Brief. The analysis covers how heatwaves influence the performance of nuclear, gas, ...
Solar Panel Efficiency Falls in Heatwaves, Industry Warns
The solar industry has raised concerns about a counterintuitive but well-documented phenomenon: photovoltaic (PV) panels produce less electricity during heatwaves, precisely when electricity demand pe...
Solar Thermoelectric Cooling Cuts Environmental Footprint of Fishing Industry
A solar thermoelectric cooling system designed to minimize the environmental impact of fishing has drawn attention as the industry looks for cleaner alternatives to conventional refrigeration. The tec...
Caltech and Sophia Space Use Solar Power to Cool Orbital Data Centers
Researchers at Caltech and start-up Sophia Space have developed a technology that uses solar power to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit — a potential breakthrough for the emerging c...