Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Batteries
With a near-theoretical capacity of 250 mAh/g, excellent rate capability and cycle life, and high energy and power densities of 760 Wh/kg and 1200...
Testing batteries from the inside
There is an ever-increasing need for advanced batteries for portable electronics, such as phones, cameras, and music players, but also to power electric vehicles...
The largest solar power plant in the world
SolarReserve announced completion of the 540-foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant located near Tonopah, Nev.
Utilizing the...
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery the Key to Improve Energy Efficiency of Each Photovoltaic System
A study on the use of lithium-ion batteries about energy storage device in photovoltaic system is on the run at the Southampton University.
The research...
How a battery material works
MIT team uncovers a reason why the hottest new material for rechargeable batteries works so well.
Since its discovery 15 years ago, lithium iron phosphate...
Hybrid solar cells to boost the electrical current
Scientists have developed a new kind of solar cell which could capture significantly more of the energy from the sun than current cells.
New solar...
Harnessing Solar Power for Urban Innovation
Intro: Embracing Sustainable Energy Solutions
In the quest for sustainable urban development, solar power has emerged as a beacon of hope. Its renewable nature and...
Nanoshell whispering galleries improve thin solar panels
Engineers at Stanford have created photovoltaic nanoshells that harness a peculiar physical phenomenon to better trap light in the solar materials. The results could...
World Record for Solar Module Efficiency 33.9 percent
The solar company Semprius achieved a world record for photovoltaic module efficiency of 33.9 percent.
This result was externally certified after measurement under standard test...
Solar Vehicle for Green Rides in the Desert
We brought in the highlights a new solar vehicle concept car. This Solar Powered Vehicle (SPV) was designed by Omer Sagiv as a perfect...