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Discover the scientific principles and technological innovations driving the solar industry. This category covers everything from basic solar science to the latest tech trends in photovoltaics.

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MIT tool predicts whether changes to materials or design will improve performance in new solar cells

A tool to speed development of new solar cells

By Grant SchreiderDecember 12, 20210

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Researchers reveal the mystery of high performing novel solar cell materials in stunning clarity

Their findings were published in Nature Nanotechnology.

By Grant SchreiderNovember 30, 20210

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University of California researchers determine the proper stack pressure to improve the performance of lithium metal batteries

The researchers' findings were validated at the General Motors Research and Development Center in Michigan.

By Grant SchreiderOctober 19, 20210

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Important step toward making silicon anodes a viable choice to improve the cost, performance and charging speed of batteries

One effort toward better batteries for electric vehicles is hitting overdrive, thanks to new findings of silicon anodes.

By Grant SchreiderOctober 6, 20210

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Researchers identify key mechanism responsible for the lower efficiencies of organic solar cells and how to overcome it

Their results suggest that it could be possible for organic solar cells to compete

By Grant SchreiderSeptember 30, 20210

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Unique combination of new hardware and software allows defects in solar panels to be clearly imaged and analyzed

New approach could streamline inspection and keep solar panels operating efficiently

By Grant SchreiderSeptember 29, 20210

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Hydrogen-fired power generation is a cost-effective alternative to li-ion batteries for power grid peaking operations, says MIT

Making the case for hydrogen in a zero-carbon economy

By Grant SchreiderAugust 31, 20210

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Polymer scientists help develop a new technique for large-scale solar and wind energy storage

New research reveals a more stable way to store this important energy.

By Grant SchreiderAugust 20, 20210

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A clean hydrogen economy in the U.S is within reach, but needs a game plan, energy researchers say

A clean H2 economy does not exist today.

By Grant SchreiderAugust 12, 20210

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First-of-their-kind snapshots reveal byproduct crippling lithium-metal batteries from the inside

The first nanoscale images ever taken inside intact, lithium-metal coin batteries challenge prevailing theories.

By Grant SchreiderJuly 15, 20210

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Power distribution grids, around the world, are undergoing profound changes due to technological advances

Data-driven approach for a more sustainable utility rate structure

By Grant SchreiderJune 30, 20210

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Researchers are using supercomputers to find materials to turn solar power into hydrogen

Finding materials that boost hydrogen production is a step toward competing economically with carbon-based fuels

By Grant SchreiderJune 22, 20210

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