solar

In California, 100% Solar and Wind in 2045 will need $350 billion in storage

Posted in Hardware on 29th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

If California reaches the 80% mark for renewables there will be massive amounts of surplus generation during the summer months.

U.S. Solar Has Grown 39-Fold In Last Decade

Posted in Business on 18th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

An increase of 75,123 GWh, according to a new report from Environment America.

A voltage breakthrough with perovskite solar edges closer to commercialisation

Posted in Hardware on 5th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

A new technique has produced the highest performing inverted perovskite solar cell ever recorded.

Plastic solves a problem with next-gen solar cells

Posted in Science on 3rd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

Polymer plastic solar cells can be more efficient and have more stability, according to new research.

UK heatwave helps solar power to record weekly highs

Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller

Hot weather saw solar briefly take over from gas as the number one energy source.