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- We don't have abundant solar power because of financing, not science http://singularityhub.com/2012/01/21/why-dont-we-have-abundant-solar-power-blame-financing-and-industry-not-science/ 50 comments
- Long-Life Aluminum Ion Batteries. Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources. Researchers have designed a cost-effective and environment-friendly aluminum-ion (Al-ion) battery. https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/january/new-design-makes-aluminum-batteries-last-longer.html 24 comments science
- Sunshine is abundant in Qatar. All that untapped solar power could create a new energy economy in this oil-rich nation. Researchers are already testing solar-powered cooling systems and water desalination plants http://www.dw.de/solar-power-sparks-innovation-in-oil-rich-qatar/a-16427243 52 comments worldnews
- Our view: Clean hydrogen will complement New Jersey offshore wind and solar. What looks like the most promising means of storing and later using a large surplus of renewable power relies on the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen. https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/our-view-clean-hydrogen-will-complement-nj-offshore-wind-and-solar/article_81a53e62-78f7-11ee-96c8-af898a668d67.html 8 comments energy
- Researchers are working on the production of a solar cell using naturally abundant, eco-friendly materials, which are inexpensive to manufacture. These could be employed in ground vehicles (cars, buses, and trucks) and marine transportations (boats and long-range ships) to support electric power. https://www.impact.science/articles/new-strategy-to-buffer-climate-change-developing-cheaper-eco-friendly-solar-cells/ 12 comments science
- On April 22, in Germany, renewable energy sources generated new record high 77% of net public electricity power supply, thanks to strong winds and abundant sunshine, according to research institute Fraunhofer ISE. Wind power provided 40% of total net public power, solar 20%, biomass 10%. https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/renewables-hit-record-77-percent-german-power-easter-monday 10 comments worldnews