Giant clams could inspire better solar power systems
“The truth is that clams are more efficient at solar energy conversion than any existing solar panel technology.”
Giant clams could inspire better solar power systems
“The truth is that clams are more efficient at solar energy conversion than any existing solar panel technology.”
Copper mining could be a bottleneck in switch to green energy
Renewable energy’s copper needs are beyond what copper mines can produce at the current rate, researchers report.
Copper mining could be a bottleneck in switch to green energy
Renewable energy’s copper needs are beyond what copper mines can produce at the current rate, researchers report.
New method makes more efficient solar cells at room temp
A new innovation not only simplifies the production process for solar cells but also increased efficiency, researchers report.
How do Americans feel about big solar farms?
Among people living within 3 miles of a large-scale solar farm, positive attitudes outnumber negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.
Climate change will increse value of rooftop solar panels
For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.
Wind turbines don’t really affect US property values
“The impact of wind turbines on house prices is much smaller than generally feared,” says Maximilian Auffhammer.
New solar cells break efficiency record
Researchers have engineered a new perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient.
Feathers from dead birds shed light on renewable power threat
Scientists are working to understand threats to bird populations from renewable energy plants.