"The truth is that clams are more efficient at solar energy conversion than any existing solar panel technology."
Renewable energy’s copper needs are beyond what copper mines can produce at the current rate, researchers report.
A new innovation not only simplifies the production process for solar cells but also increased efficiency, researchers report.
Among people living within 3 miles of a large-scale solar farm, positive attitudes outnumber negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.
For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.
"The impact of wind turbines on house prices is much smaller than generally feared," says Maximilian Auffhammer.
Researchers have engineered a new perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient.
Scientists are working to understand threats to bird populations from renewable energy plants.
Removing road-killed animals that can lead to golden eagles getting hit by cars could help offset the number of birds wind turbines kill.
"RoboMapper allows us to conduct materials testing more quickly, while also reducing both cost and energy overhead..."
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