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Laser-blasted ‘black metal’ could make solar technology 15 times more efficient

Laser-blasted ‘black metal’ could make solar technology 15 times more efficient

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(Image credit: University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster) Scientists seeking ways to amp up the capabilities of solar power generators have discovered a method that can boost their efficiency by a factor of 15. The breakthrough lies in a unique, laser-etched “black metal” developed by researchers over the past five years , which

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China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

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TALATAN, China (AP) — Chinese officials have showcased what they claim will be the world’s largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau. It covers 610 square kilometers, or about 235 square miles, and is part of China’s rapid solar expansion. A study published Thursday said China’s carbon emissions fell 1% in the first half of

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Ireland curtails almost 89 GWh of solar in H1

Ireland curtails almost 89 GWh of solar in H1

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Commenting on its report on Ireland and Great British renewable energy curtailment, Montel Energy’s Fintan Devenney described Great Britain’s solar curtailment as “negligible” during the first six months of 2025. Solar curtailment in Ireland has increased sevenfold since 2022, the report found… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/22/ireland-curtails-almost-89-gwh-of-solar-in-h1/

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Dominance of PV and the shift to bifacial back contact c-Si technology in the next solar decade

Dominance of PV and the shift to bifacial back contact c-Si technology in the next solar decade

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The evolution of PV technology has progressed through several distinct phases, from early aluminium back surface field (Al-BSF) cells to the current generation of high-efficiency architectures. Among these, bifacial modules have emerged as particularly significant due to their ability to capture sunlight on both sides of the panel, typically yielding 5-20% more energy than conventional

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We could get most metals for clean energy without opening new mines

We could get most metals for clean energy without opening new mines

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Open-pit mining at Kennecott Copper Mine, also called Bingham Canyon Mine, in Utah Witold Skrypczak/Alamy The leftover ore discarded by US mines is packed with key minerals – enough to provide virtually all of the raw material needed to build clean energy technologies. Recovering just a fraction of these minerals could meet the country’s growing

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves setting up 250 MW solar energy plant in Kadapa

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves setting up 250 MW solar energy plant in Kadapa

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The AP Circular Economy, AP Waste Recycling Policy 4.0 (2025-2030) were also approved.  Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has on Thursday approved a proposal to set up a 250 MW Solar Power Project in Mylavaram, Kadapa.  The Cabinet, which met in Amaravati, had also approved an allotment of 200 acres of land to Adani Solar Energy. The AP

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EJA-Ice launches Nigeria’s first solar-powered cold chain truck

EJA-Ice launches Nigeria’s first solar-powered cold chain truck

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EJA-Ice Nigeria Ltd has raised the bar for cold chain innovation in Africa, tackling Nigeria’s food preservation challenge with the unveiling of its first-ever Product Showcase on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Ijora-Lagos. The company, renowned for its innovative cold chain technology such as solar-powered cooling tricycles, modular cold rooms, outdoor coldrooms and powered freezers,

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‘Students in Solar Project learn more about country’

‘Students in Solar Project learn more about country’

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Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan said on Thursday that students taking part in RTHK’s Solar Project gained a better understanding of the country during their visit to Hangzhou in which they explored the potential of artificial intelligence. About 100 students from 45 schools attended the project’s closing ceremony, taking to the stage to perform and

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New Fred. Olsen 1848 floating solar lead brings experience from SolarDuck, Equinor

New Fred. Olsen 1848 floating solar lead brings experience from SolarDuck, Equinor

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Home Marine Energy New Fred. Olsen 1848 floating solar lead brings experience from SolarDuck, Equinor August 21, 2025, by Zerina Maksumić Oslo-headquartered Fred. Olsen 1848 has appointed Francisco Guillermo Vozza as Business Development Director for floating solar. Pilot Project BRIZO in Risør, Norway. Source: Fred. Olsen 1848 (For Illustration purposes) According to Fred. Olsen 1848,

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