Cubical luminescent solar concentrator devices in urban environments
An international group of researchers has developed a cubical luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) PV device that can be assembled in mosaic configurations for applications in urban environments. The best-performing device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 11.6%.
EV shipping is set to blow internal combustion engines out of the water
Modeling 5 to 10 GWh electrified containerships, researchers find that 40% of routes today could be electrified in an economically viable manner, before considering environmental costs.
Jack’s Solar Garden blends agriculture, solar energy, and community
The Boulder, Colorado community garden serves as a case study and research site for the practice of agrivoltaics.
US Congress passes landmark Inflation Reduction Act
Passage of the act sets US solar industry on a new trajectory—increases Made in the USA manufacturing, boosts solar and battery recycling, incentives electric vehicles, and more
Study finds 100% renewables would pay off within 6 years
New research from Stanford University researcher Mark Jacobson outlines how 145 countries could meet 100% of their business-as-usual energy needs with wind, water, solar and energy storage.
DOE launches $20 million consortium to advance US-made cadmium telluride solar cells
The Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium will work toward making continued cost and efficiency improvements that will make CdTe more competitive on the global market.
Perovskite solar cell defect characterization during manufacture for improved stability
A novel electrochemical robotic arm is under development at the University of Arizona to identify perovskite defects during manufacturing rather than after to improve durability.
Sunrise brief: Sanyo settles solar delamination lawsuit, lawyers win big
Also on the rise: Industrial process for ‘mobile’ solar module recycling. California governor sets goal of 3 million climate-ready homes, 6 million heat pumps by 2030. And more.
Researchers aim to scale organic semitransparent PV manufacturing for windows
A team at the University of Michigan developed a peel-off patterning technique to create stable semitransparent solar cells to be integrated with windows.
Watch: Huge solar wing unfurled prior to satellite launch
The 36-foot, five-panel solar wing will provide energy for the EarthCARE satellite mission.
