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Advanced solar panels derive more energy
A new study suggests it is possible to derive 1.5 times the efficiency from solar cells. [ + ]
Next-generation solar cells receive funding boost
Australian start-up SunDrive has received $3 million in funding from ARENA to advance its solar manufacturing process in Australia. [ + ]
Sending more surplus solar back to the grid
Smart inverter technology could enable more Australians to export their surplus solar energy back to the grid. [ + ]
'Sun in a box' that stores renewable energy as heat
The price of storing renewable energy as heat could be reduced by new heat-harnessing 'solar' cells. [ + ]
What does 'lifetime warranty' mean for electrical equipment?
When a supplier offers a lifetime warranty for industrial electrical equipment, this can often sound like a dream come true. [ + ]
Building blocks for a renewable electric grid
Coal-fired power stations could be converted to run entirely fossil fuel-free by using a new type of thermal storage material housed in LEGO-like blocks. [ + ]
Capturing and storing solar energy for later use
A molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. [ + ]
Could skyscrapers soon become a power source?
A new efficiency record for colour-neutral, transparent solar cells has been set by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan. [ + ]
Ensuring safe fire containment when cabling
Fire issues become paramount to cablers if they route cabling through building elements that are deemed as fire containment barriers. [ + ]
Producing power at night through radiative cooling
Researchers have found an energy source that could provide lighting power when solar energy is unavailable — including at night-time. [ + ]
How LED lighting affects the natural environment
The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife. [ + ]
New LED design could increase brightness
A team of scientists has developed a new design for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that could improve light efficiency. [ + ]
The missing link in cloud adoption
Companies are increasingly using the cloud to enable successful digital transformations of their operating models and business processes. [ + ]
Keeping connected during COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has seen a marked shift in the way individuals and organisations are connecting to one another. [ + ]
How solar panel positioning influences energy output
Changing the positioning of solar panels could increase the amount of energy that they generate, according to new research. [ + ]
