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Research Lights Up Process for Turning CO2 into Sustainable Fuel

by University of Nottingham

Newly developed copper-based material facilitates solar-driven conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol

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Reimagining the Future of Solar Energy

by University of Cambridge

Study explores tweaking solar panel efficiency based on solar light concentration at different global locations

illustration of two batteries containing layers of spheres in blue, yellow, black, and grey; Diagram depicting the stabilization of a lithium metal anode-based all-solid-state battery through the bottom electrodeposition mechanism

A Breakthrough in All-Solid-State Battery Technology

by Pohang University of Science & Technology

New stabilization approach enhances the performance of the lithium from the bottom through electrodeposition

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Mapping the Future’s Sweet Spot for Clean Energy and Biodiversity

by University of California - Davis

Joshua tree and kit fox study shows the importance of considering future range shifts when siting clean energy

a low angle view of three very large silver cylindrical hydrogen storage tanks against a backdrop blue sky with fluffy white clouds and green tree leaves on the right edge of the image

New Technique for Fossil-Free Production of Hydrogen

by KTH, Royal Institute of Technology

Breakthrough research makes sustainable hydrogen production safe and more efficient

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New Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells with World-Record Efficiency Invented

by National University of Singapore

Cutting-edge solar cells combine perovskite and silicon to achieve power conversion efficiency of over 27 percent

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Feathers Help Scientists Understand New Threat to Avian Populations

by University of Florida

Scientists work to understand the threat to bird populations from wind and solar power plants

New Study Reveals Potential for Extending Lifespan with Genetically Engineered, Solar-Powered Cells

by University of Rochester Medical Center

Genetically modified mitochondria can convert light into chemical energy that fuels cells

Achieving Net Zero in Labs

by MaryBeth DiDonna

Labs looking to generate renewable energy face unique sets of challenges

Microwave Tech Could Mean More Renewable Energy Options

by Purdue University

Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene terephthalate, one of the most recyclable polymers, into components of batteries