Australia is on the verge of a significant advancement in solar panel recycling, thanks to a new technology that recovers silver efficiently without damaging other components. Researchers from Macquarie University, led by Dr. Binesh Puthen Veettil and Dr. David Payne, have developed a precision extraction process that could tap into the vast amounts of silver […]
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Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems are emerging as a promising renewable energy technology, offering higher energy yields and efficiency improvements of 0.6% to 4.4% and 0.1% to 4.45%, respectively, compared to traditional land-based photovoltaic (LPV) systems. This comprehensive review highlights the natural cooling effect of water, which reduces panel temperatures by 2โ11%, enhancing performance, and […]
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๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ (๐ฌ๐ฒ๐) Weโve been trying to talk about climate change for decades. We’ve had charts, tears, polar bears, melting clocks and terrifying IPCC acronyms. And stillโฆ here we are. So why hasnโt climate messaging landed? Letโs take a (slightly cheeky) tour of our greatest hits โ through the lens of personality […]
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The MIT study reveals that the cost of solar panels has decreased by over 99% since the 1970s due to a myriad of innovations spanning various industries. This comprehensive analysis highlights the significant role of advancements not just in solar technology but also in sectors such as semiconductor fabrication, metallurgy, and construction processes. The findings […]
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The Waratah Super Battery energy storage system project, which has begun operating in Australia, has an installed capacity of 850 MW. Unlike other large batteries tasked with shifting electricity generated from the sun from midday to evening, this system is tasked with supporting electricity transmission services. By allowing existing transmission lines to operate at higher […]
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Swiss solar aircraft SolarStratos has achieved a significant milestone by reaching an altitude of 9,521 metres during a flight above Valais, Switzerland, setting an unofficial world record for solar-powered flight. Piloted by Raphaรซl Domjan, this flight lasted 5 hours and 9 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 9,235 metres established by Bertrand Piccardโs Solar Impulse. […]
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The German solar industry has issued a strong warning against proposed cuts to subsidies for new small rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, following remarks by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, who suggested that such subsidies are no longer necessary due to the profitability of these systems. The proposal has sparked significant debate, as industry advocates argue that […]
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The article from ESS News, dated August 8, 2025, reports that Tesla has maintained its position as the leading global integrator of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2024, according to a Wood Mackenzie report. Despite holding the top spot with a 15% global market share, Tesla faces increasing competition, particularly from China-based Sungrow, which […]
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The article from CleanTechnica, titled “Why Xiaomi Succeeded At Making Electric Cars But Apple Failed,” published on August 9, 2025, explores the contrasting outcomes of Xiaomiโs successful entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market with its SU7 sedan and Appleโs failed attempt to develop an electric car through its Project Titan. The piece, written by […]
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The article from SPIE, titled “Solar panels and rice fields thrive together in Japanese agrivoltaics pilot,” published on August 4, 2025, details a pioneering study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo. This study explores the integration of solar energy generation with rice farming through a practice known as agrivoltaics, addressing the critical challenge […]
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