Transparent solar cells could be mounted right on windows
The team has developed ultrathin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that are 50 times thinner than conventional perovskite solar cells.
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Scientists May Have Solved Two of Fusion Energy’s Biggest Problems at Once
Scientists have demonstrated a new plasma operating regime that could help solve two of fusion energy’s biggest challenges at once.
Near-zero cement takes a huge bite out of emissions
The process significantly lowers the extreme heating requirements of cement manufacturing by incorporating a preheating electrochemical conversion step.
New device could make processors 1,000 more efficient
In the new study, published May 14 in the journal Science, the scientists demonstrated that ultralow-power switching in the picosecond range was possible.
Offshore power from thermal gradients comes to life
A giant floating platform is harvesting the Atlantic's heat. See how this OTEC test could replace diesel with constant ocean power.
Is geothermal energy on the cusp of a worldwide renaissance?
...a worldwide resurgence of interest in geothermal, thanks to improving well technologies and rising power demand from data centres.
Geothermal Power Generation is Coming Fast
Mazama Energy said today that it had drilled a well in Oregon that reached 629˚ F (331˚ C). “This one site can produce 5 gigawatts of energy,” Khosla said.
Advance Act Passes into Law Boosting Nuclear, Fusion
The act smooths the licensing path for numerous next generation nuclear and fusion technologies, lowering regulatory risk for players in those spaces.
Helion expects commercial fusion in 2028 at 50MW plant
A startup backed by Sam Altman says it’s on track to flip on the world’s first fusion power plant in five years, dramatically shortening the timeline to a...
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