Tag: solar power
Finnish Researchers Develop Heat Storage System Using Sand and Stirling Engine to Generate Electricity
Aalto University researchers created a thermal battery that stores heat in sand and converts it back to electricity using a Stirling engine.
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Solar and Wind Power Surpass Gas for the First Time in Global Electricity Production
In April 2026, solar and wind energy collectively generated more electricity worldwide than gas-fired plants, marking a major milestone.
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Tesla Launches Massive Texas Plant to Manufacture Solar Panels for Earth and Orbital Use
Tesla begins building a large-scale solar panel factory in Texas to support both terrestrial and space-based energy needs amid growing AI demand.
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German Researchers Set New Efficiency Record for Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion
Fraunhofer Institute scientists achieved a 31.3% efficiency in converting solar energy into hydrogen, setting a new world record.
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South Africa to Launch Continent’s First Industrial-Scale Gravity Battery
Eskom teams up with Energy Vault to build Africa’s inaugural industrial gravity energy storage system using solar power and heavy lifting blocks.
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Sceye Successfully Tests Stratospheric Airship as Cellular Base Station Over 72 Hours
Sceye’s SE2 airship operated as a cellular base station for three days from over 15,000 meters, marking a milestone for stratospheric connectivity.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Solar Panel with Quantum Efficiency Surpassing 130%
Japanese scientists have created a solar panel achieving quantum efficiency beyond 130%, challenging traditional photovoltaic efficiency limits.
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South African Duo Develop Solar-Powered Quadcopter with Record-Breaking Flight Duration
A South African father-son team built a solar-powered quadcopter that stayed airborne for five hours, marking a significant step in drone endurance.
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Citizen Celebrates 50 Years of Solar-Powered Analog Wristwatches with New Eco-Drive Photon Series
Citizen marks 50 years since launching the first analog solar wristwatch with a new limited edition Eco-Drive Photon series.
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Astronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects
Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.
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Russia’s Solar Power Growth Lags Far Behind China Despite Moderate Expansion
Russia added approximately 100 MW of solar capacity last year, a pace vastly slower than China’s rapid expansion in solar energy infrastructure.
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Global Warming Accelerates Solar Panel Degradation on Rooftops, Potentially Raising Solar Power Costs
Climate change-driven temperature rise speeds up deterioration of rooftop solar panels, posing risks to solar power affordability unless mitigation steps are taken.
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