As the global push for net-zero emissions intensifies, scientists are turning to agrivoltaics — the combination of agriculture and solar power — as a means to reduce carbon emissions from food production,…
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What should you know before buying solar panels and why investing in solar farms is not a good idea?
Fire a major hidden danger for solar panels Renewable energy providers underestimate this critical risk, experts say Fire is one of the oldest and most omnipresent risks businesses face and is potentially…
Scientists harvest electricity from the movement of molecules
A new frontier in clean energy may be on the horizon with nanoscale generators that capture electricity from molecules. The quest for cleaner, dependable energy sources is a global imperative. Beyond harnessing…
A man-made cloud: Device generates electricity from thin air
A device that generates electricity using moisture in the air could be the future of sustainable power generation. As global energy demands continue to escalate, scientists are increasingly focusing on sustainable energy…
A breakthrough in nuclear fusion announced
Since nuclear fusion research began in the mid-20th century, researchers have been unable to a demonstrate a positive energy gain and a self-sustained reaction — a condition known as “ignition”. However, today…
How biogas from human waste will lead to energy independence
Chicken feathers enhance the quality of biogas produced from human waste, allowing impoverished communities to generate their own power. While not necessarily a topic to discuss in polite company, many experts believe…
Nuclear fusion record broken by UK scientists
In a major breakthrough, scientists have demonstrated sustained nuclear fusion energy, providing hope for future large-scale projects. Scientists working at the Joint European Torus (JET) have just broken a record for sustained…
Solar cells created with a single sheet of paper
A new ink deposition method simplifies a complicated process for creating efficient perovskite solar cells. With hopes of a green energy transition on the horizon, developments in renewable energy technologies are becoming…
Self-repairing electronics on the horizon
Through a happy accident, researchers have identified a new self-repairing electronic material that could make sci-fi dreams a reality. Imagine that instead of having to pay a hefty bill after dropping your…
Underwater volcanoes unleash enough energy to power a continent
Scientists are closer to understanding the formation of underwater megaplumes, large and powerful columns of heated water rising from the ocean floor. West Mato Volcano erupting in 2009. Image credit: the National…