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Solar Panels From CPT Break Efficiency Barrier
In 1961, William Shockley and Hans-Joachim Queisser calculated that the maximum theoretical efficiency of a silicon-based solar panel is 30%. In other words, less than a third of the sunlight that strikes a solar panel can be turned into…
Ancient life possible reason for Mars rover’s latest discovery
In the search for life beyond Earth, NASA's Curiosity rover has been on a nearly decade-long mission to determine if Mars was ever habitable for living organisms.A new analysis of sediment samples collected by the rover revealed the…
NT hydrogen ambitions grow as FRV signs agreement with Aussie exploration company
Prospective hydrogen projects in the Northern Territory are taking new shape with Monday’s news that FRV Australia, partially owned by now Saudi company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, had signed an agreement with Australia’s Hexagon Energy.…
Bill Filed to Crush Solar Choice in the Sunshine State (Florida)
The wolf is always at the door for rooftop solar. This time, FPL aims to crush solar choice and solar jobs once and for all.
Originally published on cleanenergy.org.By George Cavros
The monopoly utilities are at it again.
Florida Power and…
Woodside pitches massive solar and battery plant, minuscule dent in emissions
Oil and gas giant Woodside has kicked off the new year by firming up plans to develop a massive solar and battery project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, to supply renewable electricity to local industrial customers, including its…
Farmers go off-grid as 19 solar-based standalone systems installed on WA’s southern coast
Western Australia’s state-owned electricity company Horizon Power has installed 19 solar + battery standalone power systems for farmers in Esperance on the state’s southern coast. January 11, 2022 Bella PeacockWestern Australia’s rollout of…
The Brighter Future Solar Is Providing Colorado
A massive new solar array residing in Pueblo in the U.S. state of Colorado has become a saving grace in the minds of many in the town. For renewable energy advocates, the Bighorn Solar Project is an illustration of how solar power…
US Air Force Taps Solar Energy, Wireless Transmission For Battlefield Deployment
The US Air Force has seen the future, and it has solar energy written all over it. Last fall the Air Force Research Laboratory announced an eight-project lineup for its new Expeditionary Energy Campaign initiative focusing on clean tech and…
Australia’s ‘largest’ rooftop solar system set to be switched on
Australia’s largest roof-mounted solar PV system – featuring an incredible 27,000 panels spread across almost 8 hectares of rooftop – is nearing completion with the massive 10 MWdc system set to commence operation this week. December 24,…
Voices of 100%: Moab Anchors Utah Community Renewable Energy Program
To preserve its unique natural environment and the regional economy, Moab and other Utah cities have created a pathway to procure 100% renewable power by 2030.
For this episode of our Voices of 100% series of the Local Energy…