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Examine in-depth studies and advanced modelling techniques that offer insights into the solar industry’s future trends and challenges. This section provides analytical perspectives critical for understanding market dynamics.

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Professor reveals a new solar energy harvesting system that surpasses all existing technologies, and clears the way to use solar power 24/7

Discovery breaks solar harvesting efficiency record.

By Editorial TeamOctober 5, 20220

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Researchers have devised a method to determine the optimal mix of renewable energy sources and energy storage needs

New research can help electric utilities account for climate change.

By Derick LilaSeptember 28, 20221

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Near-real-time data on bird activity at solar power plant locations will help the industry understand risks and opportunities for wildlife

Real-time avian-solar interactions are a black hole in terms of data.

By Derick LilaSeptember 22, 20220

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Rooftop solar produce energy and also saves a significant amount of water, say Duke University researchers who have done the math

Installation of rooftop solar reduces the water footprint of grid electricity.

By Derick LilaSeptember 22, 20220

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Local renewable energy employment can fully replace the thousands of lost coal jobs in the U.S.

A new study quantifies the technical feasibility and costs of replacing these coal jobs for the first time.

By Editorial TeamAugust 11, 20220

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Researchers propose how to get more power by understanding power loss dynamics in organic solar cells

Defects due to aging of the organic material

By Editorial TeamJuly 23, 20220

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Models show that installing solar panels vertically reduce the need for gas imports and electricity storage systems

The researchers base their argument on a simulation of the German energy system using the EnergyPLAN software.

By Editorial TeamJuly 23, 20220

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Organizations serving as intermediaries often help community-owned solar efforts become independent and self-sustaining

MIT student makes surprising discoveries about sustainability initiatives by zooming in on local communities.

By Editorial TeamJune 14, 20220

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University of Chicago scientists have invented an entirely new way of making solar cells—could revolutionize modern medicine

Sponge-like solar cells could be the basis for better pacemakers

By Editorial TeamJune 8, 20220

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Underestimating battery autonomy is a major psychological barrier to buying an electric car

How a cognitive bias is blocking the rise of electric cars.

By Editorial TeamMay 20, 20220

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Shifting to clean energy sources and cutting air pollution emissions would save 50,000 U.S. lives, $600 billion each year

Shifting to clean energy sources can provide enormous benefit for public health in the near term while mitigating climate change in the longer ...

By Editorial TeamMay 16, 20220

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Engineers point the way to more affordable, sustainable urban neighborhoods

The approach could significantly reduce costs and pollution compared to traditional systems.

By Editorial TeamApril 7, 20220

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