solar
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The Best Sites Across Australia for New Wind and Solar Power Plants
Renewable energy’s share of Australia’s main electricity grid has more than doubled from 16% to 35% in five years, and the federal government wants this figure to reach 82% by 2030. Nearly all new power plants in Australia are solar and wind because these are the cheapest sources of electricity. Some of the extra solar…
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New Hybrid Solar Cell Produces 5 Times Higher Voltage Than Competitors
Solar cells are becoming increasingly efficient, but many still fail to make full use of the radiation that falls upon them. A new hybrid cell, however, converts unused light into heat to boost its efficiency by 20 percent.
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Report: Solar Is Way Worse Than Other Renewables
Solar is an established — and constantly improving — form of renewable power. But according to a new report by the European Union its economic impact is incredibly costly, and far worse than wind and even hydroelectric power.
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A New Adaptive Material Could Halve The Cost Of Solar Power
Solar power is one of the most reliable forms of renewable power — but it’s still expensive. Now, a team has developed a smart, adaptive material that could slash the its cost in half.