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Scientists are adapting self-cleaning period pad technology to purify household water in rural Nepal, where up to 70% of sources contain harmful bacteria. The solar-powered solution needs no electricity or chemicals, just sunlight.
Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.
Researchers have created a breakthrough catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into usable fuel using only sunlight, potentially transforming how we fight climate change. By precisely arranging individual metal atoms, they increased fuel production up to 44 times compared to existing methods.
New research shows that scaling up solar panel manufacturing with cleaner energy could save 8.2 gigatonnes of carbon emissions while meeting surging global electricity demand. Even better news: next-generation solar technology will be more environmentally friendly than ever.
Scientists in Taiwan just cracked a major clean energy puzzle by creating a device that produces hydrogen fuel while capturing waste heat, achieving record efficiency. This compact technology could bring clean energy and water purification to communities that need it most.
The Netherlands is positioned to become Europe's solar technology powerhouse with breakthrough perovskite films and space-grade solar cells. This shift could reshape energy independence and create thousands of high-tech jobs.
Chinese researchers solved solar technology's biggest weakness with a molecule that protects cells during manufacturing. The breakthrough delivers record efficiency and durability that could finally make perovskite solar panels practical for hot climates.
After hands-on training, nearly every firefighter surveyed now prefers a solar technology that eliminates dangerous high-voltage hazards during emergencies. The shift could make rooftop solar safer for both homeowners and first responders.
A Chinese startup just achieved the highest efficiency ever recorded for a single-junction perovskite solar cell, bringing us closer to cheaper, more powerful solar energy. The breakthrough shows scientists are rapidly closing the gap between today's solar technology and what's theoretically possible.
Scientists created tiny gold spheres that absorb nearly 90% of sunlight's energy, almost doubling the efficiency of current solar technology. The breakthrough could make high-efficiency solar power far more accessible and affordable.
A startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power AI data centers with clean energy around the clock, using innovative solar technology that stores energy as heat. The approach could fuel America's AI boom without straining local power grids.
Scientists solved the salt clog problem that kills most solar desalination systems, creating a device that turns seawater into fresh drinking water continuously. The prototype could bring clean water to 30% of the global population living in water-stressed, sun-rich areas.
Scientists created a device that turns seawater into clean drinking water using only sunlight, producing over 4 liters per hour. The breakthrough could bring fresh water to millions living in remote areas without electricity.
A major solar technology company is moving production back to American soil, creating jobs while making clean energy more resilient. The shift signals a new era where sustainability meets smart manufacturing.
Engineers at the University of New South Wales just pushed a promising solar technology past a barrier that stumped researchers since 2020. Their breakthrough could help create the next generation of solar panels that capture even more sunlight.
Scientists just cracked a major barrier in solar technology, creating panels that are both highly efficient and stable enough to last decades. The breakthrough could finally make perovskite solar cells ready for rooftops worldwide.