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Interesting Engineering on MSN25m
World’s first removable solar plant on active rail lines with 16 MWh output now switched on
A Swiss company commissioned a removable solar installation on an operational railway line in western Switzerland, comprising 48 photovoltaic modules rated at 385 W each, in what is described as the ...
Tech Xplore on MSN1h
Passivation technique reduces defects in kesterite solar cells to achieve 11.51% efficiency
Over the past few decades, solar cells have become increasingly widespread, with a growing number of individuals and ...
Big Tech’s energy demands give new use to dead coal plants, including here in N.J.
Scores of shut down coal-fired plants have a very attractive quality: high-voltage lines connecting to the grid they no ...
Ambient Photonic’s New Solar Tech Can Power Electronics Even Indoors
Ambient Photonics is advancing dye-sensitized solar cell technology, allowing it to produce power even in low light while ...
5 ways we’re making progress on climate change
Climate change presents a difficult challenge to the narrative of progress. Not just because it’s causing death and ...
The Cool Down3h
Energy leader launches bold solar venture after witnessing crisis firsthand: 'Now, they do not have to worry'
Before Seth's company entered the scene, rural artisans such as weavers and potters struggled to work after dark. But the ...
I tried this high-tech golf bag with a speaker and solar panel — and it even has a game-improving trick
The MR2 bag is designed to appeal to the tech-savvy golfer. The first thing you see when you look at the front of the bag is ...
Debenhams' £400 garden decoration reduced to under £100 will make any space feel instantly more peaceful
The 28 by 64 cm fountain comes in a grey, resin material which gives it a rock-hard, glossy look - adding an expensive ...
Interesting Engineering5h
Record-shattering flexible solar cell with 26.5% efficiency developed in Japan
Scientists at Tokyo City University have developed a flexible tandem solar cell with a record-breaking 26.5% efficiency.
The Cool Down7h
Budget-conscious homeowner calculates savings one year after installing solar: 'A bit of a roller coaster'
A new YouTube video takes you through the solar panel installation process and shares how much the creator saves.
The Mining Journal8h
NMU receives 100K grant for solar project
Northern Michigan University has received a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ...
Altoona Mirror11h
Solar farm plans get positive review
Blair County Planning Commission members gave a positive review Thursday to plans to construct a solar farm along Buttermilk Hollow Road and Ski Gap Road in Greenfield Township. The BL Hileman Hollow ...