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Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plant



New Delhi (AFP) Mar 28, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project during his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, an official said on Friday. Vikram Misri, the secretary of India's foreign ministry, said Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will witness a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for their joint-venture solar power project in the island's northeast on April 5. The proposed 120-megawatt venture in the northeastern coastal district of Trincomal ... read more

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A lifetime power source in miniature form
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
The batteries that power smartphones, electric vehicles, and drones often require frequent charging and degrade over time, leading to limited lifespan and environmental concerns. Now, a team at Daeg ... more
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Optical advances offer boost to next-generation solar module designs
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
In 2023, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems accounted for over 5 percent of global electricity output, with installed capacity doubling roughly every two to three years. Optical technologies are now em ... more
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US may miss out on green tech boom: Germany
Berlin (AFP) Mar 26, 2025
Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday - adding it was up to the United States if it decided to miss out. ... more
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Seven universities unite to propel solar projects over California canal system
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025
A coalition of faculty from seven prominent research institutions, including six based in California, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at scaling up the use of solar panel arrays installed ... more
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Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025
A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers duri ... more
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Effect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 26, 2025
Solar cells convert sunlight into clean energy - but if the solar cells themselves are made of toxic materials, it almost defeats the purpose. That's where tin sulfide (SnS) comes in. SnS is an envi ... more
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Framatome and Perpetual Atomics to Scale Up Space Battery Production for Future Missions
London, UK (SPX) Mar 24, 2025
Framatome and Perpetual Atomics have formalised a new strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to scale up the production of americium-based radioisotope power syste ... more
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Star Catcher showcases space energy beaming tech at Jacksonville stadium
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025
Star Catcher Industries, Inc. ("Star Catcher"), a leader in the field of space-to-space energy transfer, has completed its first public demonstration of space power beaming technology. This mileston ... more

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800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in Finland
Helsinki (AFP) Mar 20, 2025
A Chinese-Finnish company announced Thursday it would begin building a battery materials plant in Finland in April, the first of its kind in the Nordic country. ... more
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Nanocellulose infused with red onion extract shields solar cells from UV degradation
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2025
Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a bio-based film that provides high-performance UV protection for solar cells, utilizing nanocellulose treated with red onion skin ex ... more
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Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solution
University Park PA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025
Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by resea ... more
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Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough replicates early plant processes
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025
Harnessing sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen is a remarkable feat of nature, accomplished through the intricate process of photosynthesis. This natural mechanism al ... more
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Enhancing agrivoltaic synergies through optimized tracking strategies
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2025
Agrivoltaic systems, which merge agricultural cultivation with solar power generation, represent a strategic solution to the dual challenge of meeting increasing global energy demands and ensuring f ... more
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Groundbreaking Discovery Links Small Polaron Effect to Enhanced Spin Lifetime in 2D Lead Halide Perovskites
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025
Two-dimensional lead halide perovskites have emerged as highly promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their superior carrier transport and defect tolerance. However, a comprehens ... more
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Identifying Key Organic-Inorganic Interaction Sites for Enhanced Emission in Hybrid Perovskites via Pressure Engineering
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2025
A research team from Jilin University has developed a new approach using pressure engineering to pinpoint organic-inorganic interaction sites in non-hydrogen-bonded hybrid metal perovskites. This in ... more
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Chinese battery behemoth CATL posts jump in annual profit
Beijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025
Chinese battery giant CATL announced on Friday surging annual profits despite a decline in revenue, as slowing demand for electric vehicles drives down the price of lithium. ... more
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Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factories
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
As the price of solar panels has plummeted in recent decades, installation costs have taken up a greater share of the technology's overall price tag. The long installation process for solar farms is ... more
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Cheap and environmentally friendly - the next generation LEDs may soon be here
Linkoping, Sweden (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
Cost, technical performance and environmental impact - these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a broad commercial impact on society. This has been demonst ... more
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Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics
Ithica NY (SPX) Mar 10, 2025
There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive - or potentially diminish - the widespread adoption of solar technology. Put bluntl ... more
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HKUST advances nanoscale research to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 10, 2025
The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a breakthrough in understanding the nanoscale behavior of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This advance ... more
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Study finds support for solar energy has become politically polarized
Raleigh NC (SPX) Mar 10, 2025
A new analysis of social media posts finds public support for solar energy remains high, though that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. The study also found solar power has become an ... more
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Solar technology can meet UK electricity demand without reducing farmland
London, UK (SPX) Mar 10, 2025
New research from the University of Sheffield indicates that the UK can achieve its ambitious solar energy goals without compromising valuable farmland. The study highlights the potential of agrivol ... more
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Enhanced Thermal Resilience for Perovskite Solar Cells
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
Perovskite solar cells offer impressive efficiency and low production costs but have struggled to maintain long-term performance under real-world weather conditions. In a comprehensive review publis ... more
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Heat cycles shape perovskite cell durability
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
Perovskite solar cells combine high efficiency with low production costs but face challenges in sustaining performance over decades of outdoor exposure. In a comprehensive review published in Nature ... more
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Hybrid Transparent Electrodes Boost Efficiency and Lifespan of Perovskite Solar Cells
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
Bifacial perovskite solar cells, known for their ability to capture sunlight from both the front and rear surfaces, have taken a significant step forward thanks to researchers at the Indian Institut ... more
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Liquid Crystal Antisolvent Yields Consistent Nanocrystals
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 06, 2025
A research team from POSTECH led by Professors Young-Ki Kim and Yong-Young Noh has introduced an innovative approach for fabricating perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs), key semiconductor materials for n ... more
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China aims to add 200 GW in renewables
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
China is poised to make another substantial push in renewable energy expansion this year, targeting the addition of more than 200 gigawatts of renewable capacity. According to the National Energy Ad ... more
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Queen Mary scientists collaborate with Power Roll to advance perovskite solar technology
London, UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2025
Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with innovative solar startup Power Roll to transition perovskite solar film from laboratory research to large-scale application. Perovskite i ... more
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Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilience
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 01, 2025
There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows. In r ... more
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Scientists unlock affordable room-temperature quantum light breakthrough
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 01, 2025
Quantum light sources have long been plagued by instability, flickering unpredictably and fading prematurely. However, researchers at the University of Oklahoma have demonstrated that encasing collo ... more
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Scientists unlock longer-lasting perovskite solar technology
London, UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2025
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a breakthrough approach that could significantly extend the lifespan of perovskite solar cells-by up to ten times. ... more
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