energy

Semi-transparent Organic Solar Cells will add power generation to windows

Posted in Hardware on 11th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller

A new study pushes organic solar cell efficiency beyond 17% with the authors saying that up to 25% is possible.

In California, 100% Solar and Wind in 2045 will need $350 billion in storage

Posted in Hardware on 29th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

If California reaches the 80% mark for renewables there will be massive amounts of surplus generation during the summer months.

U.S. Solar Has Grown 39-Fold In Last Decade

Posted in Business on 18th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

An increase of 75,123 GWh, according to a new report from Environment America.

Sweden to reach 2030 renewable energy goal in 2018

Posted in Science on 16th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

Sweden is on course to reach one of its renewable energy targets 12 years ahead of schedule, with wind turbines making a 2030 goal achievable in 2018.

China's emissions reversal cause for 'cautious optimism'

Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

The decline in China's carbon emissions is likely to be sustained if changes to the countrys industrial structure and energy efficiency continue.