energy
Progress towards next-generation solar cells
Posted in Science on 26th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have identified an unexpected cause of poor performance in a new class of flexible and cheap solar cells, bringing them closer to market.
Solar power is now the cheapest form of energy in almost 60 countries
Posted in Business on 24th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
The average price of solar energy in almost 60 countries dropped to US$1.65 million per megawatt during 2016.
India predicts it will exceed Paris renewable energy target by half
Posted in Science on 21st Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Government forecasts 57% of electricity will come from renewable sources by 2027, above 40% target agreed at climate summit.
Trump's coal revival plan probably wont work; clean energy tech is already cheaper
Posted in Hardware on 20th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
The cost of solar power systems has dropped 30% this year alone.
Solar Power Is Now The World's Cheapest Energy
Posted in Business on 18th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
The drop in price is driven by investments from developing nations.