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“The floatovoltaic industry is poised to expand rapidly. Science and policy must move equally fast to ensure that this use of the world’s reservoirs is sustainable & equitable.”
Some valuable insight to consider today as we fight to end fossil fuel use.
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A few highlights from the article! Note: very US-centric. I’m hoping to be able to find some more global roundups shortly!
January
With the turn of the new year, new bipartisan legislation went into effect that protects people from unexpected medical bills.
For years, millions of Americans who experienced a medical emergency could also get a bill from a doctor they did not choose and who did not accept their insurance. The "No Surprises Act" makes those bills illegal.
Conversion therapy was officially banned in Canada
Conversion therapy is now officially banned in all of Canada. The new law went into effect Friday, January 7th, and makes it illegal for anyone to provide or promote services intended to change someone's sexual orientation or gender expression.
523 acres of California redwood forest were returned to a group of Native American tribes
After purchasing the land in July 2020, Save the Redwoods League officially transferred ownership of 523 acres of redwood forest in California to a group of 10 Native tribes.
The Save the Redwoods League donated the land to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council, a group of 10 Northern California tribal nations focused on environmental and cultural preservation, as reported by NPR.
Moderna announced the first doses of its HIV vaccine have been given to trial patients
In huge HIV/AIDS good news — Moderna announced they have officially entered Phase 1 of the clinical trial for their mRNA HIV vaccine — the first doses were administered to about 60 trial participants.
February
The world's largest floating wind farm was approved to be built off the coast of the United Kingdom
Once completed, the floating wind farm will generate around 1GW of power — enough for around 927,400 homes in the UK. Called “Gwnt Glas” (“blue wind” in Welsh), the project is 20 times the size of the current [as of Feburary 2022] largest floating wind farm in the world, Kincardine off the coast of Scotland.
The Irwin family celebrated the milestone of saving their 90,000th animal at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
The Irwin family announced they saved their 90,000th animal at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and many of the animals they’ve saved have been vulnerable species rescued from wildfires, including the 90,000th — “Ollie,” an orphaned platypus.
The White House announced a 5-year, $5 billion investment in electric vehicle charging stations around the country
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation announced a plan to distribute $5 billion over the next five years to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations around the country.
It’s a part of the Biden Administration’s goal to work towards having 500,000 EV chargers by 2030. Currently, the U.S. only has about 100,000 charging stations.
Up from just 2,000 in 2020, researchers counted nearly 250,000 monarch butterflies in California in 2021
In recent years, the number of monarch butterflies migrating through California have fallen to concerning numbers. In a new report, researchers saw a hopeful trend — they counted nearly 250,000 monarch butterflies in California, the highest in 5 years, and up from just 2,000 in 2020 — which was the lowest in history.
The U.S. has saved millions of adoptable pets from being euthanized by moving them from states with too many, to states that need more
Good news for dogs: While there isn’t a shortage of adoptable dogs in the U.S., there is a difference in where they are adopted most. States like Mississippi have too many, but Massachusetts needs more.
The “animal relocation” movement isn’t just helping pets find homes, it’s helping euthanasia rates plummet, and helping build capacity to help all kinds of animals.
March
Since June 2020, Denver has been dispatching mental health teams on certain 911 calls – the program is so successful, they’re expanding it again
In June 2020, Denver announced its Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, which dispatches licensed mental health professionals instead of police for certain 911 calls. In its first year, the program was so successful, the city expanded it to include more vans and more response teams.
Now, the Denver City Council has unanimously approved $1.4 million to expand the STAR program again — from 3 vans to hopefully 6 teams and 10 total response teams.
Since it launched, local CBS News affiliate reports the STAR program has responded to over 2,700 calls [as of March 2022]. The program dispatches a mental health clinician with a paramedic or EMT for each call they respond to.
The world surpassed 1 terawatt of installed solar energy capacity
The world passed a major renewable energy milestone: There are now enough solar panels installed throughout the world to generate 1 terawatt (TW) of electricity from the sun, according to the latest estimates.
That's enough to meet the electricity demands of nearly every country in Europe combined.
An estimated $60 billion in medical debt was removed from consumers’ credit reports
Good news for people with medical debt! The 3 major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — announced that, beginning this summer they will implement three changes that will remove roughly 70% of medical collection debt from Americans' credit reports.
First, as of July 1, all paid medical debt will no longer be included on reports — previously, any debt that went to collection would be included for 7 years, even if it had eventually been paid.
Beginning early [2023], no medical debt under $500 will appear on a report at all. This one is especially good news because recent data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) showed the majority of medical debt is under $500.
April
A new report found that if the current pace of wind and solar growth continues, the world will meet its climate targets
A new report from independent climate think tank Ember found that if the current pace of wind and solar power capacity growth continues through 2030, the world is on track to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
While some impacts are already unavoidable, the 1.5-degree target is what climate experts say warming needs to be limited to avoid many of the worst impacts of climate change globally. So this is really good news.
A team of engineers at Stanford announced they've developed a solar cell for solar panels that can generate electricity at night, too.
Standard solar panels can provide electricity while the sun is up during the day, and while installing a battery can help store electricity for use when the sun is down, panels that can generate electricity at night is even more efficient and sustainable.
As NPR reports, the solar cell uses a thermoelectric generator, which can pull electricity from the small difference in temperature between the air outside and the solar cell itself.
A tech company is electrifying the world’s high-polluting scooters through networks of swappable batteries
Taiwan-based tech company Gogoro is helping electrify the hundreds of millions of high-polluting two-wheelers around the world through networks of swappable batteries.
And it's a good thing, too: you might be surprised to learn how many people drive them — and how polluting they are. China, India, and Indonesia alone have more than 500 million two-wheelers, and globally, "over 50% of all commute miles done every day is actually done on two wheels," Gogoro CEO Horace Luke told the Volts podcast.
May
Google is now letting users limit ads about topics like pregnancy, dating, weight loss, and more
In December 2020, Google allowed users to limit ads related to alcohol and gambling — and now, users can also limit the ads they see about other sensitive topics like parenting, pregnancy, dating, and weight loss.
To opt out of ad categories, go to myaccount.google.com. Select “Data & Privacy” from the menu on the left, then go to “Ad settings” and look for “Sensitive ad categories.”
For the first time ever, renewable sources met 100% of its electricity demand in California
For the first time ever, renewable electricity sources met 100% of California's energy demands. As the Desert Sun reports, on Saturday, April 30 at 2:45 p.m., energy demand statewide hit 18,672 megawatts.
Of that demand, 101% of the power provided came from renewables, according to a continuous tracker provided by California Independent System Operator (CAISO) a nonprofit that oversees the state's bulk electric power system and transmission lines.
Two-thirds of the 18,000 megawatts were provided by solar power, and the rest came from wind, geothermal, and other renewable sources. The renewable electricity lasted almost 15 minutes before decreasing to about 97% renewables.
While it only lasted 15 minutes, it's an incredibly encouraging and exciting milestone as we work to decarbonize our electric grid — and proof of what we already knew: a carbon-free future is a realistic, viable goal.
In a medical breakthrough, scientists identified a blood marker in babies at higher risk of SIDS
According to the CDC, 1,248 infants died in 2019 due to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). While this number has steadily declined over the past two decades — from 130.27 per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 33.3 in 2019 — as preventative measures have been recommended by doctors and implemented by parents, any risk indicators or exact causes of SIDS have been unknown.
In a historic agreement, the U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams will now be paid equally
It's a landmark victory for equality! US Soccer and the unions for both the US Soccer MNT and US Soccer WNT announced they reached a new agreement that will achieve "equal pay and set the global standard moving forward in international soccer."
June
A new report found sales of gas-powered cars are in ‘permanent decline’ and likely peaked in 2017
Good progress for the clean energy transition: A report by industry analysts at BloombergNEF found that sales of non-plug-in, internal combustion-powered vehicles peaked in 2017 and are now in "permanent decline."
While the report found that in 2025, traditional gas-powered vehicles will still make up the majority of car sales — that same year, 20.6 million plug-in vehicles will be sold globally. That's about triple the projected 6.6 million that will be sold in 2022.
Home to a bison range, the U.S. government returned 18,000 acres of undeveloped land in Montana to Native tribes
In the 1900s, 18,000 acres of undeveloped land in northwest Montana was taken by the U.S. Government without the consent of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
In 2020, Congress passed a law that would transition management of the land from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service back to the tribes, and in 2021, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed off on the law.
A ‘game-changer’ for disaster relief settings, solar microgrids are helping keep Ukraine’s hospitals running
In a conflict where power sources may be targeted, a solar microgrid has the additional advantage of being less detectable than a diesel generator, both because it's quieter and because it gives off less heat. It also negates the need to store large amounts of highly flammable fuel.
Creating thousands of jobs, the U.S. is plugging abandoned oil and gas wells leaking climate-warming methane
According to the U.S. Interior Department, there are tens of thousands of old oil and gas wells on federal lands nationwide, and at least another 130,000 on state and private lands.
And now, as reported by Thomson Reuters Foundation, for the first time, the government is giving the abandoned wells major attention in an effort to curb environmental pollution, reduce climate-heating emissions of methane, and create green jobs.
President Biden officially signed the first major gun safety legislation in nearly 3 decades into law.
As The New York Times reports, the bill enhances background checks for gun buyers between 18 and 21 years old, incentivizes states to implement “red flag” laws that enable firearms to be temporarily confiscated from people deemed dangerous, provides hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and school safety, extends a federal law that prohibits domestic abusers from purchasing guns to dating partners (instead of just married partners), and more.
Are these measures enough to eliminate the threat of gun violence from all the places it need to be? Absolutely not. And yet, while we certainly wish there was a lot more included — without a doubt, these measures *will* save lives from gun violence. And that’s important progress worth celebrating.
July
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ‘988’ officially launched across the U.S.
The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline "988" is now officially launched in the U.S. Starting today, July 16, anyone experiencing a mental health emergency can call or text the 3-digit number, 24/7, and be connected to a network of 200 local crisis centers and trained counselors.
Previously, those experiencing a mental health crisis had to dial a 1-800 number which could be difficult to remember or track down in the midst of an emergency — or 911, which was not set up to respond to mental health needs.
After nearly going extinct in the region, as many as 150 fin whales were seen feeding off the coast of Antarctica
In more whale good news: A new study published in Scientific Reports details the first scientifically documented observation of a large group of fin whales feeding off Elephant Island in Antarctica.
The incredible success story is credited to a 1982 decision by the International Whaling Commission to ban the practice of commercial whaling that had driven several species to the brink of extinction.
The number of independent bookstores is at its highest in years – with more diverse owners than ever
The American Booksellers Association (ABA), the trade group for independent bookstore owners, says it now has 2,010 members at 2,547 locations — 300 more than it had in Spring 2021, and the most members its had in years. That’s doubly significant because in 2020 the ABA also tightened its rules to only allow stores which “primarily sell books” (over 50 percent of inventory), as opposed to any stores offering books.
While the ABA credits the spike in members to owners that delayed their memberships during the pandemic, over 100 of them are stores that opened in the last year — dozens of them by non-white owners.
August
The Biden Administration announced it will plant 1 billion trees in the western U.S.
Good climate news! 🌳 A large-scale win for reforestation efforts, the Biden Administration announced its plans to plant over 1 billion new trees across millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands in the Western part of the U.S.
Ecologists and foresters are battling the increasing brunt of wildfires and insect infestations, leaving the government overwhelmed by the need to plant new trees, as forests struggle to naturally regenerate.
Hawaii got it’s last-ever shipment of coal – its last coal plant is closing in September
Good climate news! The Governor of Hawaii announced that the state received its last-ever shipment of coal — Hawaii's last remaining coal plant is shutting down in September.
This historic milestone is a part of Hawaii's 2014 pledge to get to 100% renewable energy by 2045 — becoming the first state to make a net zero pledge.
A new Lyme disease vaccine is now in the final phase of its clinical trial
Created by Pfizer and French drugmaker Valneva, a new vaccine for Lyme disease called VLA15 is now officially in its third and final phase of a human clinical study. If it's successful, the companies say they'll seek authorization for use in 2025 — while that's still a few years off, this is incredible progress to celebrate.
[Lyme disease is] estimated to impact around 476,000 people in the U.S. and 130,000 people in Europe every year — and the parts of the world where it spreads is growing, making the need for a vaccine even more important.
Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act – it includes the largest federal investment ever in fighting climate change
It includes: extending incentives and tax credits for building clean energy capacity, providing financial incentives to consumers for purchasing electric vehicles and making efficiency and electrification upgrades at home, investments in environmental justice, and more.
It's the largest-ever investment in fighting climate change in the U.S. — around $370 billion total. And energy experts say the bill will cut emissions by about 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, both getting the Biden administration on track to meet its goal of cutting emissions in half by that year *and* getting the U.S. two-thirds of the way to its Paris Agreement goal.
In Burundi, former rival combatants are now working to rebuild forests destroyed by civil war
Burundi, one of the smallest countries in Africa, has just 6.6% of its original forests remaining, the legacy of a brutal civil war in which forests weren’t spared the violence inflicted by either side.
As Mongabay reports, the formerly warring factions are working together on a reforestation project launched by the country in 2018. It's been hailed as a fantastic initiative, with over 150 million trees planted already.
September
France became the first country in the world to ban fossil fuel advertisements
First proposed in 2019, France just implemented a ban on all advertisements promoting coal and oil, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Beginning in June 2023, the ban will include advertisements for natural gas, too. Companies who violate the ban will be fined $100,000 for each instance and could pay double for repeated violations.
Organizations around the world are rebuilding mangrove forests in coastal areas where they’ve been destroyed
For coastal communities like those in the Bahamas, mangroves mean stability and protection. They’re a safe harbor for hundreds of creatures. And they help protect communities from threats associated with climate change, including worsening storms, rising sea levels, and erosion.
They’re important for those living far from a coastline, too: Mangrove forests are an important tool in combatting climate change.
The world’s largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational – it will help power 1.4 million U.K. homes
A beautiful sight to see: The Hornsea 2, the largest offshore wind farm in the world is now operating at full capacity. Located off the east coast of England, it’s 165 turbines cover an area equal to more than half the size of New York City, and it help power more than 1.4 million homes in the U.K.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard just donated the entire $3 billion company to fight climate change
"Earth is now our only shareholder." Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard just announced he would be donating the entire company, worth about $3 billion, to a trust and a nonprofit organization fighting climate change. Any profits that they don’t reinvest in the company will go to fight climate change — which will be about $100 million per year.
October
North America’s first utility-scale renewable energy plant combining wind, solar, and storage opened in Oregon
We've seen clean energy with onsite storage before — but we’ve never seen it like this! A small town in Oregon just opened North America's first utility-scale "hybrid" wind-solar-battery renewable energy plant.
It has the capacity to power 100,000 homes and when operating at maximum capacity, can produce over half the power that was generated by Oregon’s last coal plant, which was demolished in August.
Since the facility can store energy onsite, it’s addressing a key challenge in the clean energy transition — not relying on fossil fuels to fill the energy demand when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining.
The FDA approved a new drug to treat ALS that was funded by money raised in the Ice Bucket Challenge
Back in 2014, your social media feed was likely filled with people doing the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money to fight ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
17 million people participated in the challenge, including celebrities, athletes, and politicians, and it raised over $115 million. A large portion of that money went to researching treatments for ALS — the first of which was just approved by the FDA.
While it's not a cure for the fatal neurodegenerative disease, it does slow down the progression of ALS and extends the life of those living with ALS.
President Biden pardoned thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession
Additionally, Biden said his administration would begin the process to review how marijuana is classified, because it "makes no sense" that it is currently classified at the same level as heroin, and more seriously than fentanyl.
The pardons will clear about 6,500 people who were convicted [under federal law, not state law] between 1992 and 2021 and thousands more who were convicted of possession in the District of Columbia.
The Gates Foundation just pledged $1.2 billion to eradicate polio globally
The money will go to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's work specifically in Afghanistan and Pakistan — the last two countries where polio is endemic — through 2026. It will also be used to help stop new outbreaks of the virus.
November
After two years of deadly conflict, Ethiopia’s civil war agreed to stop fighting
After two years of conflict that has killed thousands, displaced millions, and resulted in famine for hundreds of thousands, the Ethiopian government and Tigray regional forces announced this week they've agreed to end hostilities “permanently.”
While analysts say the road to a comprehensive peace deal will be long, experts are celebrating the announcement for the significant diplomatic breakthrough that it is. And we are too!
John and Hank Green’s fundraising campaigns are helping build a maternal health hospital in Sierra Leone
Since 2019, Hank and John Green, along with their fanbase, have been committed to raising at least $25,000,000 to support the construction, staffing, and supplying of a new maternal health hospital in the Kono District of Sierra Leone.
Farmers started an ‘open source’ seed initiative to combat monopolies and improve biodiversity
Most farmers don’t own the seeds they sow on their fields — they rent them. A few companies have a monopoly on the global seed trade, and breed “cash crops” like corn and soy — with profits as the priority, not biodiversity, world hunger, or small farmers.
To combat that destructive model, in 2012 a handful of agriculture experts founded the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) as an alternative to the monopolies. The model is similar to open source software — someone develops the seeds, and offers the resource for everybody to share.
About 50 seed breeders have already signed on with OSSI in the US to offer nearly 500 seed varieties, and other open source seed organizations are popping up in Europe, Argentina, India and more.
Using transparent solar cells, Swiss scientists developed windows that can generate electricity
Get lots of natural light while generating electricity? Scientists in Switzerland are making it possible with transparent solar cells that can be used to make electricity-gener ating windows — and they just reached a new efficiency record, too.
The low-cost dye-sensitized solar cells use photosensitized dye on a semiconductor surface that converts visible light into energy.
December had plenty of good things happen too! However, it goodgoodgood stopped updating their running list to do more roundups so close to the end of the year. Luckily, my blog has plenty of articles about good things that happened in December for you to review!
#good news#hope#2022#best of 2022#conservation#environment#us politics#france#united states#uk#wind power#solar power#solar cells#animal harm cw
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Imagine creating solar panels without relying on materials in short supply and adopting an eco-friendlier production process. And at the same time boosting efficiency? Enter perovskite tandem solar cells—an innovation that has long held the promise of revolutionizing the solar energy landscape. But where are they in their development, and could they truly represent the future of solar panel technology?
#planeta #perovskite #solarenergy
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Reporter: Kai Steinecke
Camera and video editor: Neven Hillebrands
Superivising Editors: Joanna Gottschalk, Kiyo Dörrer
Thanks go to Frank Nowroth (Oxford PV) who gave insights into commercial-scale deployment of tandem solar cells and to Sum Tze Chien (NTU Singapore) for additional background on tandem solar cells encapsulation.
Read more:
Efficiencies Silicon Solar Cells https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...,
https://www.nrel.gov/pv/assets/pdfs/b...
Eurpoe’s PEPPERONI project https://pepperoni-project.eu/
Outdoor performance test perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Degradation Silicon Solar Cells https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-trib..., https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159...
Cost Declination Solar Energy
https://mc-cd8320d4-36a1-40ac-83cc-33...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 What is Perovskite?
03:30 Perovskite Solar Cell
06:15 Perovskite’s Challenges
09:11 Economical Problems
10:40 Conclusion
#DW Planet A#solarpunk#solar power#solar panels#solar cells#Green energy#clean energy#renewable energy#perovskite tandem solar cells#perovskite#Youtube
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"Happy Holi from Power Tech Energy Solutions!
At Power Tech Energy Solutions, we embrace the unity and harmony Holi signifies. Let's revel in the beauty of friendship and love while nurturing our planet with eco-conscious practices.
#solar#solar cells#solar energy#solar panels#solar power#solar system#SolarPanelSale#RenewableEnergy#GovernmentSubsidy#SolarPowerInvestment#CleanEnergy#SolarPanelService#EcoFriendlyHome#SustainableLiving#SolarEnergyBenefits#GreenInvestment
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Harnessing the Alpine Glow: Unveiling the Pinnacle of Swiss Solar Panel Technology
In the heart of the picturesque Swiss landscapes, where the pristine Alpine air meets innovative engineering, a revolution in solar energy is underway. Introducing our premium Swiss photovoltaic panels, a testament to the synergy between Swiss precision and sustainable technology.
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Our panneaux photovoltaïques suisse stand as a testament to Swiss ingenuity and commitment to sustainability. Elevate your energy solutions with the pinnacle of Swiss solar panel technology, where efficiency, sustainability, and the beauty of the Swiss landscape converge for a brighter and greener future. Énergie Solaire en Suisse is at the forefront of promoting Swiss solar panels, illustrating Switzerland's dedication to pioneering sustainable solutions and fostering a more environmentally friendly tomorrow through innovative initiatives.
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Global Thin film Solar Cell Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy Sources
The global Thin film Solar Cell Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 33.01 Bn in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 19.4% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
A) Market Overview:
Thin film solar cells are made from semiconductor materials that convert sunlight into electrical energy. These solar cells offer various advantages such as flexibility, lightweight, and superior aesthetics compared to traditional solar panels. The need for clean and sustainable energy sources is driving the demand for thin film solar cells as they provide an efficient way to generate electricity from the sun. With the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change, the demand for renewable energy sources like thin film solar cells is expected to witness significant growth.
B) Market Key Trends:
One key trend in the thin film solar cell market is the increasing investment in research and development activities to enhance the efficiency of these solar cells. Researchers and manufacturers are investing in developing new materials and technologies to improve the conversion efficiency of thin film solar cells. For example, Oxford Photovoltaics, one of the key players in the market, is developing perovskite-based solar cells that have shown promising results in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This trend is driving innovation in the market and is expected to lead to the commercialization of more efficient thin film solar cell products.
C) PEST Analysis:
Political: Governments around the world are implementing favorable policies and incentives to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources. This is creating a conducive environment for the growth of the thin film solar cell market.
Economic: The declining cost of thin film solar cells, coupled with the increasing demand for clean energy, is driving the economic feasibility of these solar cells. This is attracting investments from both government and private entities.
Social: The increasing awareness about the environmental impact of traditional energy sources is driving the social acceptance and demand for renewable energy solutions like thin film solar cells. Additionally, the aesthetics and design flexibility offered by these solar cells are appealing to consumers.
Technological: Advances in thin film solar cell technologies are improving their efficiency and performance. New materials and manufacturing processes are being developed, leading to the commercialization of more efficient and cost-effective products.
D) Key Takeaways:
Paragraph 1: The Global Thin Film Solar Cell Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.4% over the forecast period, due to increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The need for clean and sustainable energy solutions is driving the demand for thin film solar cells.
Paragraph 2: The Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the thin film solar cell market, with countries like China, India, and Japan leading the way in terms of installation and production capacity. The region's favorable government policies, abundant solar resources, and growing energy demand are contributing to its fast-paced growth in the market.
Paragraph 3: Key players operating in the global thin film solar cell market are Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., FIRST SOLAR, Kaneka Corporation, MiaSolé Hi-Tech Corp., and Oxford Photovoltaics. These companies are investing in research and development activities to improve the efficiency and performance of their thin film solar cell products. They are also focusing on strategic collaborations, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions to expand their market presence.
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Benefits Of Solar Energy On Your Home Roof Top.
Renewable: Solar energy is a renewable energy source, which means that it can be harnessed without depleting natural resources or creating harmful byproducts.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Solar energy systems generate electricity with no carbon emissions, which reduces the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
Reducing air pollution: Solar energy systems do not produce harmful air pollutants that can damage the environment and human health.
Reducing water usage: Unlike traditional power plants, solar energy systems do not require water to generate electricity, which helps to conserve water resources.
Decreasing reliance on fossil fuels: By generating electricity from the sun, solar energy systems reduce the need for fossil fuels, which helps to conserve these finite resources.
Lowering environmental impact of mining: Fossil fuel extraction requires mining and drilling, which can cause environmental damage. Solar energy systems require much less mining for production and can be recycled after their useful life.
Overall, solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water usage, and our reliance on finite resources like fossil fuels.
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I just realized I've never posted or talked about the single most expressive modular/semi-modular synth accessory I've built, which is also possibly the simplest.
Yup, it's just a solar cell with long wires that connect to a mini plug. The extent of my assembly here was connecting longer, shrink-wrapped wires and the plug.
I got the solar cell at Radio Shack years and years ago; it's rated at something like 9v and 1.5W in full sunlight, which means if you're wanting to run something at 9v it'd better both need under 167mA of current and be right out in the sun at noon. But if it gets just a little light, it still gives you a voltage, just a lower one. That means that it's perfect for plugging into any Eurorack input that wants a control voltage, and it's immediately light-controlled. Into a pitch control, point the surface at a light — or a flashlight at the sensor — and the pitch goes up; cover it up and the pitch goes down. And because everything is controlled by voltages, it will also work for inputs that want gate signals, starting once the light crosses a certain threshold, and stopping when it drops below that.
I was just now playing with a patch on my Eurorack system that played two different notes (from the 3340 VCO and from a LittleBits oscillator) at different rates, the gate/envelopes made by my two Sigma modules — and by plugging the solar cell into the CV input of one or the other, you can get the notes to go faster and faster until they squeal together in a quasi-ring-mod overtone way, or alternately to slow down to a more sedate and pad-like pace. Very simple patch, very simple controls, but I ended up entranced and recording it for almost 10 minutes.
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Solar Cell Breakthrough: Korean Researchers Set New Perovskite Efficiency Records
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Researchers at UNIST, in collaboration with Korea University, have significantly improved the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, offering advancements in both solar energy and green hydrogen production. By developing a novel cathode interlayer, they achieved exceptional performance in photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical devices, marking a step forward in sustainable energy technology.
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Solar fabrics will power the future
Tech writer Daniel Reitberg says that sun-powered style is on the way. Scientists in Singapore have shown off a new kind of fabric that is infused with solar cells. This "smart clothing" does more than just look good; it can also make its own electricity, which could power fitness trackers or even charge your phone while you're out and about. If your jacket could do that, your morning run could charge your smartwatch and a walk could charge your camera. Even though efficiency is still a problem, the options are very exciting. This big step forward makes it possible for solar energy to be worn in the future, turning clothes from fashion accessories into personal power sources. Solar fabrics make it easy and environmentally friendly to use the sun's energy, keeping us linked and powered on trips and during daily commutes.
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Electric vehicles are here to stay, but charging times and range are still major turnoffs for many buyers. So why not just slap solar panels on the car and drive indefinitely with zero fuel cost? A handful of solar cars are available for pre-order now, but how realistic is the tech? Can solar power provide enough power to extend range and cut charging time?
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We're destroying our environment at an alarming rate. But it doesn't need to be this way. Our new channel Planet A explores the shift towards an eco-friendly world — and challenges our ideas about what dealing with climate change means. We look at the big and the small: What we can do and how the system needs to change. Every Friday we'll take a truly global look at how to get us out of this mess.
Credits:
Reporter: Kai Steinecke
Camera: Henning Goll
Editor: Frederik Willmann
Supervising Editors: Kiyo Dörrer, Michael Trobridge
Inteviewees:
Enno Dülberg, founding member of Team Sonnenwagen
Lex Hoefsloot, Co-Founder of Lightyear
Erik Johansson, Solar Cell Researcher
Additional thanks to:
Martin Heinrich (Fraunhofer ISE),
Xin-Yu Chin (CSEM)
Maximilian Hofbeck (Webasto)
Read more:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/14/...
https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Solar car concept
3:53 Solar cells in cars
6:30 Actual energy output
9:44 Other use cases
11:08 Conclusion
#dw planet a#solarpunk#electric cars#electric vehicles#ev#solar power#solar energy#clean energy#green energy#solar panels#solar cells#Youtube
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Happy Holi from Power Tech Energy Solutions!
Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless joy as we celebrate this auspicious festival. Let the splendor of Holi ignite your spirits and fill your days with boundless happiness.
At Power Tech Energy Solutions, we embrace the unity and harmony Holi signifies. Let's revel in the beauty of friendship and love while nurturing our planet with eco-conscious practices.
Wishing you a Holi filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. May your life be as colorful and radiant as the festivities themselves.
Happy Holi!
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