A simple ‘twist’ improves the engine of clean fuel generation

Researchers have found a way to super-charge the ‘engine’ of sustainable fuel generation – by giving the materials a little twist.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 24, 2024 ~6 min

New solar cells break efficiency record

Researchers have engineered a new perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 18, 2024 ~7 min


Sustainable solar cell material shown to be highly promising for medical imaging

Using X-rays to see inside the human body has revolutionised non-invasive medical diagnostics. However, the dose of X-rays required for imaging is far higher

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 10, 2023 ~6 min

Perovskite: new type of solar technology paves the way for abundant, cheap and printable cells

A new generation of flexible solar cells has been pioneered using a material known as perovskite,

David Beynon, Senior Research Officer at the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University • conversation
May 2, 2023 ~6 min

Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water

Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells can save a significant amount of water. In some states, individual household water saving can reach up to 1,000%.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min

Peel-off trick might pave the way for solar cell windows

"In principle, we can now scale semitransparent organic solar cells to two meters by two meters, which brings our windows much closer to reality."

Catharine June-U. Michigan • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~5 min

Biden throws US solar installers a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?

Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.

Emily A. Beagle, Research Associate in Energy Systems, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~7 min

Biden throws US solar industry a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?

Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.

Emily A. Beagle, Research Associate in Energy Systems, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~7 min


Secret to treating ‘Achilles’ heel’ of alternatives to silicon solar panels revealed

A team of researchers from the UK and Japan has found that the tiny defects which limit the efficiency of perovskites – cheaper alternative materials for solar

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 24, 2022 ~6 min

Tweak makes mass production of solar cells more sustainable

A new method could be a big boost for solar energy. "This could really accelerate the production and deployment of perovskite solar panels and cells."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min

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