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Italian startup offers new bird-protection solution for rooftop PV

Italian startup offers new bird-protection solution for rooftop PV

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Italy-based Italgam has developed a new technology to prevent pigeons from nesting under rooftop solar panels. The EVO 2.0 solution uses brushes that fit between the backside of the panels and the roof. September 3, 2024 Lara Morandotti Image: Italgam From pv magazine Italy Italian startup Italgam Srl has developed a new bird-protection solution for […]

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Scientists build solar panels based on natural fiber backsheet

Scientists build solar panels based on natural fiber backsheet

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The solar modules have a power conversion efficiency of 10.8% and “adequate” tensile strength and impact resistance, according to their creators. The research group said it used natural fibre composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets. September 3, 2024 Emiliano Bellini An international research team has developed a solar panel that utilizes

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This ancient Hindu text has oldest mention of a solar eclipse in world. Here’s what astronomers have found in new study

This ancient Hindu text has oldest mention of a solar eclipse in world. Here’s what astronomers have found in new study

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Synopsis Astronomers discovered a reference to a solar eclipse in the Rig Veda, dating back around 6,000 years. This makes it the oldest known mention of an eclipse, offering insights into early human astronomical observations. Astronomers have uncovered a reference to a total solar eclipse in the ancient Hindu text, the Rig Veda, dating back

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Annular Solar Eclipse 2024: Here’s how to watch the Ring of Fire? See timing, visibility and more

Annular Solar Eclipse 2024: Here’s how to watch the Ring of Fire? See timing, visibility and more

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Synopsis The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, will be visible across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina. This event will showcase a “ring of fire” as the moon partially covers the sun. Proper eye protection is essential for safe viewing. Getty Images The annular solar eclipse of 2024 will

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Solar Cars: The Next Big Thing in Green Transportation?

Solar Cars: The Next Big Thing in Green Transportation?

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Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock – Sep 01, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT Solar-powered cars face significant challenges due to limited space for solar panels and high energy

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Nevada and Kentucky just got $140M for clean energy projects. Here’s where it’s going:

Nevada and Kentucky just got $140M for clean energy projects. Here’s where it’s going:

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Solar panels in the desert sun (courtesy: Bureau of Land Management) Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary walks into a planned solar site in Pahrump… While you figure out a punchline, clean energy proponents in rural Kentucky and Nevada are laughing all the way to the

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NASA’s solar sail successfully spreads its wings in space

NASA’s solar sail successfully spreads its wings in space

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An artist’s depiction of a solar sail in orbit around Earth. (Image credit: NASA) More than four months after launching to space, a solar-sailing spacecraft has successfully spread its wings above our planet. NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) caught a ride to space on April 24 on Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle and, at

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China’s Troubled Solar Industry May Be Nearing a Turning Point

China’s Troubled Solar Industry May Be Nearing a Turning Point

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China’s solar manufacturers have just been through a bloodbath of an earnings season, but there are tentative signs the massive glut that’s plaguing the industry could be starting to ease. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bloomberg News Published Aug 30, 2024  •  3 minute read qkgr04454bhx28rfs63}ej34_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — China’s solar manufacturers have just

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