GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — As the push away from environmentally harmful fossil fuels continues, more and more households are choosing to install solar panels. Homeowners aren’t just doing this to save the planet, but also to hopefully save themselves some money in energy costs. Now, researchers from the University of Surrey report that many households could …
ZÜRICH, Switzerland — Scientists have created a carbon-neutral jet fuel that comes from a very eco-friendly source — a solar-powered tower. Researchers in Switzerland say the futuristic fuel uses water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight to power jet engines. The team is the first to produce the fuel in a power generator rather than a lab. …
BERKELEY, Calif. — Solar power could provide all the energy needed for an extended mission to Mars, according to a new study. The evolution in solar cell technology means that the sun could even power a permanent settlement on the Red Planet, say scientists. Solar does as well or is comparable to nuclear power when …
MELBOURNE, Australia — The sun always sets on solar power eventually, right? Not necessarily, according to an astounding new research project. Newly developed technology similar to night-vision goggles may have just made solar power at night a real possibility. Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science and the University of New South Wales …
SHANGHAI, China — Spicy chili peppers may be the key to cheap, efficient and abundant solar energy, scientists contend. A pinch of capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their well-known bite, can give regular solar cells virtually the same power output as the most expensive panels created to date. The green, sustainable, stable, and inexpensive …
PRINCETON, N.J. — When it comes to renewable energy, solar power is probably the most well known source around. As countries and power companies worldwide look at battling climate change, a new study finds climate change may already be affecting the future of solar energy. Researchers say global warming will likely bring more cloudy days to …
NUREMBERG, Germany — Shortly after the coronavirus lockdown began, people around the world started sharing pictures of an amazing phenomenon taking place — major cities were suddenly clear of air pollution and smog. It turns out cities aren’t just cleaner, they’re gathering more power during the pandemic. A team of scientists in Germany report that …