Corporate investments in climate-tech start-ups are growing—but this Professor says its an overlooked aspect of energy innovation
According to a new report, these investments should be more fully considered as methods to advance climate technology.
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Studies and Modelling
Researchers examine how predictable renewable energy generation impacts profits in the electricity market
More predictable renewable energy could lower costs.
Industry Updates
Record growth in renewable energy achieved in 2022 despite the energy crisis; the report adds that solar energy dominated capacity growth
Expansion of renewable power generation in 2022 confirms upward trend of renewables against declining new fossil fuel capacity.
Studies and Modelling
How this country plans to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life
A new study led by the University of South Australia has proposed a comprehensive product stewardship scheme for solar panels, which was prioritised ...
Report and Analysis
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report: Climate solutions exist, but humanity has to break from the status quo and embrace innovation
The latest reports from the IPCC, discuss changes ahead, but also describe how existing solutions can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help people ...
Ottawa plans to invest approximately $4.1 million in large scale solar projects across five communities to help cut reliance on diesel
According to federal estimates, the five project sites generate energy by burning close to 180 000 litres of diesel a year.
Streaming
Check out this insane mobile nanogrid energy generator that is powered by solar panels and green hydrogen
A single unit can produce up to 3 kilowatts depending on the size. That's enough to power 4 to 6 houses!
Studies and Modelling
German researchers are investigating options for upscaling perovskite solar cells that could represent a step towards industrial production
"Perovskite photovoltaics is the best solution-processable PV technology available," the researchers say.
Breakthroughs
Cornell University engineering research makes stunning claim about why its important to manufacture solar panels in North America
The research claims that if solar panel manufacturing were to return to the U.S. by 2035, emissions resulting from panel creation would be ...
News Insight
Yes, the solar industry in Canada is booming. But did you know this one province in particular is growing at record speed?
They are also now floating the idea of community solar. Justifying that community solar would be a way for the province to make ...
