Artist's concept of an orbital solar power plantSpace Solar UK startup Space Solar has signed a deal with Reykjavik Energy that could make Iceland the first country to receive solar power beamed from space, with a 30-MW demonstration set for launch by 2030. While solar power is a clean energy source, it faces limitations like cloud...
Fluorescent microscope image of the animal cells with embedded chloroplasts (magenta)R. Aoki, Y. Inui, Y. Okabe et al. 2024/ Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series B Hybrid Plant-Animal Cells Developed in Japan Scientists in Japan have developed hybrid plant-animal cells, allowing animal cells to harness energy from sunlight like plants. This innovation could bring significant benefits...
The wave-resistant solar platform will be tested for a year following installation at the Huaneng's offshore wind farm in the Yellow SeaCGTN Offshore Solar: The Next Step in a Zero-Carbon Future As we move toward a zero-carbon future, large solar farms are becoming more common on land. However, much like wind turbines, large photovoltaic (PV) installations...
The Aquaria Hydropack can provide up to 132 gallons (500 liters) of water per day and is compatible with solar and battery setups on your homeAquaria Clean drinking water, one of the essential needs for human survival, is becoming increasingly crucial as climate change affects traditional sources like rainfall, rivers, and lakes. Aquaria Technologies, a...
George Cove stands with his third solar array. From "Generating electricity by the sun's rays" Popular Electricity, volume 2, nr. 12, April 1910 "From a New York rooftop in the 1800s to their debut in space. From tales of kidnappings and bribery to a world-altering inkwell mishap… Solar panels stand as one of humanity's greatest inventions,...
GoSun's EV Solar Charger expands by six times to provide a meaningful charge and range boost while the car is parked GoSun Starting as creators of solar hot dog cookers, GoSun has evolved to produce solar-powered camping trailers and tiny homes. Known for their unique solar products, their latest innovation is set to be revolutionary: an...
The new facility is now about 90% complete and is expected to come online later this yearCGTN In China's Gansu Province, engineers have erected two towers standing at 650 feet (200 meters) tall. Alongside them, an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles will generate more than 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. While photovoltaic...
Saturn has a minimum of 146 moons, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system. Credit: dottedhippo via Getty Images When observing the night sky, the moon is typically the brightest and largest object visible without a telescope, making it the only natural satellite most people can see with the naked...
Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS), a colossal anti-cyclonic storm larger than Earth, has intrigued astronomers since the 1600s. Its origins and lifespan are subjects of ongoing debate, raising questions about its continuity over centuries of observation. Initially noted in 1632, the GRS disappeared from astronomical records for 118 years until its rediscovery in the...
Pyroclastic flow and clouds of volcanic ash as Krakatoa eruptsDepositphotos When a region finds itself covered in volcanic ash, it's usually not a positive development. However, researchers from the University of Barcelona have uncovered a unique set of beneficial characteristics in volcanic ash, rendering it remarkably valuable as an energy storage medium. We've discussed both incredibly...
