energy
A voltage breakthrough with perovskite solar edges closer to commercialisation
Posted in Hardware on 5th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
A new technique has produced the highest performing inverted perovskite solar cell ever recorded.
Plastic solves a problem with next-gen solar cells
Posted in Science on 3rd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
Polymer plastic solar cells can be more efficient and have more stability, according to new research.
UK heatwave helps solar power to record weekly highs
Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
Hot weather saw solar briefly take over from gas as the number one energy source.
New study: Wind power will work on Mars.
Posted in Science on 29th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller
A small, lightweight wind turbine has been successfully tested in conditions that simulate the surface of Mars.
India eyeing a new monster 100GW solar-capacity goal
Posted in Hardware on 25th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller
India's energy minister R.K. Singh suggested that the country is considering issuing a tender for 100 gigawatts of solar energy.