Europe breaks wind and solar records
According to new analysis by the climate think-tank Ember, wind and solar power supplied more of the European Union’s electricity than any other power source in 2022 for the first…
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Novel approach could streamline perovskite solar cell process
A concept developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) may simplify the process to manufacture perovskite solar cells, possibly accelerating the path toward the technology’s commercialization. Perovskite solar cells…
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A fresh start for concentrated solar power?
The story behind concentrated solar power is complicated. But that’s not because it’s a poor resource. Using mirrors and towers, CSP can cleanly generate electricity, provide long-duration thermal energy storage,…
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Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Long before a Chinese spy balloon captivated and spooked the U.S. public, Kyle Bass foresaw what he deemed another foreign danger slated for skies above the Texas-Mexico…
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Solar recycling startup SOLARCYCLE raises $30 million
Solar module recycling startup SOLARCYCLE raised $30 million in a recent Series A round, bringing the company’s fundraising total to $37 million since launching in 2021. SOLARCYCLE aims to use…
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Battery storage market predictions are trickier than ever
Much of the current movement to decarbonize the grid involves installing many gigawatts of battery-based energy storage. Lithium-ion technology is leading the way with breathtaking advances that are addressing everything…
