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ESF Researchers Receive Grant for Eco-Manufacturing of Lignin-Derived Products Using Solar Energy

Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) – one of the nation's premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future – received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further its research on carbon-neutral alternative sources for value-added chemicals currently sourced from petroleum and other fossil fuels.

26 Jun 2023

NUS Scientists Break New Record for Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

Perovskite solar cells designed by a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have attained a world record efficiency of 24.35% with an active area of 1 cm2. This achievement paves the way for cheaper, more efficient and durable solar cells.

23 Jun 2023

New £4 m Camera Contract Helps Manage Flood and Coastal Risk

Following a competitive tendering process, Meteor Communications has been awarded a four-year contract by the Environment Agency to significantly expand their estate of low-power remote image collection cameras.

20 Jun 2023

Vaisala Launches Renewable Energy Industry’s Most Comprehensive Weather Station to Maximize Solar Power Plant Performance

The Automatic Weather Station AWS810 Solar Edition delivers end-to-end weather and solar irradiation measurements and insights to optimize any stage of the solar power plant life cycle.

14 Jun 2023

Scientists Assess a Sustainable Technology to Harvest Solar Power in Space

In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists assess a new technique which could convert renewable, green energy from outside the Earth's atmosphere. They are taking advantage of photosynthesis – the chemical process plants undergo every day to create energy – to help the space industry become more sustainable.

12 Jun 2023

Nouryon Signs its First Power Purchase Agreement for an Onsite Solar Project in the US

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced today that it has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Convergent Energy and Power to supply 2-megawatt (MW) of solar power to Nouryon’s manufacturing site in Morris, IL, US.

From Nouryon 26 May 2023

JA Solar Releases its Next Generation Module DeepBlue 4.0 Pro

JA Solar today released its new n-type module DeepBlue 4.0 Pro at SNEC 2023. Based on a new size of next-generation rectangular silicon wafer, the module is capturing the attention of the industry.

From JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 26 May 2023

Shining a Light on Green Energy Generation

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have recently published details of a groundbreaking development describing innovative solar-powered technology that is able to synthesize multicarbon liquid drop-in fuels for cars using just carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and the power of photosynthesis.

22 May 2023

Vast Unveils LOI with Mabanaft for Equity Investment in World-First Solar Methanol Project at the Maritime Industries Australia Decarbonisation Summit

Today in Perth at the Maritime Industries Australia Decarbonisation summit, Vast Solar Pty Ltd (Vast) announced that it has executed a letter of intent (LOI) with German energy company Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG (Mabanaft) for potential offtake and equity investment in Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), a world-first green methanol demonstration plant.

16 May 2023

US Air Force Grants Award for Thin Film Solar Development

Above: Orbital, Inc. has been awarded a significant contract from the United States Air Force for On-orbit Manufacturing of Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaics in partnership with Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacture of featherweight, flexible, and durable CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions.

From Above: Space Development Corporation 12 May 2023