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EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

How did renewable energy fare in last year’s energy consumption data? A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals the…


Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

As the global drive toward sustainable energy intensifies, the demand for clean fuels has soared to the forefront of environmental and economic…


Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Two programs led by the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled $15 million in awards for projects targeting cadmium telluride solar cells and workforce…


The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

Three studies highlight advancements in perovskite solar cell materials, efficiency, and commercialization. Here’s a briefing. 


Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Heat Wave Threatens Texas Power Grid…Again. Here’s How To Protect the Grid

Solar power and battery storage have come to the rescue to help keep the fragile Texas electricity grid up and running.


Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Coldplay has found a way to reduce the environmental impact of their tours, setting an example for musicians globally.


Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

Join the Race to Solar Power the Nation: DOE Launches $4M American-Made Solar Prize

The U.S. Department of Energy has opened applications for a new round of the multi-million dollar American-Made Solar Prize. 


Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Recycling Opportunities for End-of-Life Solar Panels

Global solar panel use is expected to grow rapidly in the coming decade. Solar experts are concerned that recycling opportunities for PVs are not…


New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

A research team in Tanzania found that soapstone and granite show promise in storing thermal energy for concentrated solar power generation and…


Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Exploring the Potential of Floating Solar Farms

Floating solar farms are growing in popularity in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.


First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

First Solar Buys Evolar AB in Quest for Next-Gen Solar Cells

The U.S. solar cell maker will use Swedish technology to create innovative tandem solar cells using thin perovskite films.


Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

A study from Northeastern University finds that roof-mounted solar panels could supply enough power for up to 35% of America’s manufacturing…


Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

The research demonstrates the best-performing bifacial perovskite solar cells yet.


tech insights May 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

Backed by a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant, the University of Arizona and other organizations are kicking off an 18-month feasibility…


Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

A public-private research collaborative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy will explore methods to enhance the stability and extend the…


4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

Research breakthroughs in perovskite solar cells are generating excitement about improved efficiencies and other possibilities.


Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

Research from Cornell suggests moving solar panel manufacturing back to the U.S. could help further cut carbon emissions. Reshoring and expanding…


Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun designed a solar-powered, portable, and collapsible lantern to reduce emissions and bring light to remote areas without…