Squad: The revolutionary Solar City Car closes CES 2024
Curious and minimal appearance and photovoltaic panels everywhere: the solar car returns in the form of a City Car, and perhaps it's the right time.
Laser and solar: the innovation that illuminates the future of energy
A team at NREL has created a mini solar panel that turns laser light into energy. A small turning point from the many possible applications
Space solar, energy sent to Earth with radio waves: they did it
You don't need a cable to receive energy from space: at Caltech they have demonstrated that it is possible, transmitting energy to Earth with radio waves.
Official, perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell achieves 32,5% efficiency
The tandem solar cell never ceases to amaze: the combination of perovskite and silicon also breaks the 32% efficiency barrier.
ESA, Europe wants to get serious with space solar energy
Space solar energy, an ambitious project with a prohibitive flavor. Yet there are ready-made projects, and plans proposed by ESA.
Solar paint: where are we?
Three laboratories around the world are studying a paint that, applied to all surfaces, would allow them to collect energy from the sun.
Wilson, solar barbecue that works even at night
From an MIT researcher a barbecue able to work thanks to solar energy, even when the sun goes away.
Stanford develops solar panels that generate electricity even at night
A solar cell created by a team of Stanford University researchers is capable of generating energy even after dark and during the night.
Solar panels in space, it's not as absurd as it sounds
The UK is aiming to build a spacecraft covered in solar panels, which can also bring energy to Earth.
Passive solar: Could provide a third of the home's heating
The first detailed investigation of the impact of passive solar reveals surprising results: it's time to open the skylights!
Butterfly Effect, the bridge that offers a safe passage for pollinators
An insect-friendly bridge collects solar energy, and feeds the plants on the side of the road: the Butterfly Effect makes everyone win.
China wants to build a huge orbital solar power plant in space
Unlocked only last June, the expected Chinese tests for the technology that will lead to the creation of a space solar power plant by 2030 will start by the end of the year.
Solar panels on airports could power entire cities
Large surfaces, few obstacles and lots of sun: airports can become real energy generators, and an Australian study amply demonstrates this
Gridscale, storage of solar and wind energy in the stones
The largest Danish battery? It is made with basalt stones. Here is the ambitious project that can change the storage of solar and wind energy.
Solar Veloroute, cycle paths that generate energy for charging stations
“Smart” urban infrastructures will dominate. Bike paths can become the circulatory system of cities: also for energy.
Photovoltaic solar continues to amaze: the cheapest energy in the world
Solar photovoltaics, undervalued in the forecasts of the best world analysts, is shattering all records. How did he do? I'll tell you everything.
Created a liquid that can store solar energy for nearly 20 years
The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has developed an amazing isomer that can store solar energy for a very, very long time.
Solar roads: the story of a resounding failure
Solar roads: entire road networks covered with solar panels to power the world! How beautiful. Too bad they are a failure.
A new material can store solar energy and store it for years
Lancaster University almost accidentally discovers a material that could store solar energy and store it for months. Maybe years.
Diviner, the solar project to give the planet water without borders
Diviner is a solar, artistic and philosophical project that teaches us the consistency of utopias. To find water everywhere, even where we don't see it.
Sunox Screecher: solar-powered personal mobility
Sunox Screecher is a solar-powered personal mobility device that combines pedal and photovoltaics.
