Renewable energy
Researchers from Islamic University have published a study on the optimization of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells, a type of photovoltaic technology, to achieve higher efficiency levels. The study utilized SCAPS-1D software to optimize a CIGS-based solar cell structure, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 31.
Renewable energy
Renewable energies are being increasingly adopted as sustainable power sources, gradually replacing fossil fuels in the quest for a net-zero carbon future. A recent study, backed by prominent financial supporters, highlights the importance of energy storage systems as complementary solutions to the intermittent nature of renewable energies. The research focuses
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A recent comprehensive review published in the Journal of Advanced Ceramics outlines a systematic design strategy for high-entropy materials (HEMs) as high-performance catalysts for water electrolysis, offering new hope for affordable and sustainable hydrogen production. Hydrogen energy, with an energy density three times higher than fossil fuels, is regarded as
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As Australia grapples with rapidly rising electricity demand and a need to cut emissions, some people are opposing renewable energy projects in their area due to concerns over environmental impacts and loss of farmland. However, one idea has merit: providing cheap power to local communities to win support for renewable
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The idea that the global shift away from fossil fuels is glacially slow is a misconception that can encourage climate fatalism. In reality, the transition to clean energy is happening at an unprecedented speed, with renewables becoming cheap and reliable in the past decade. The rapid growth of solar farms,
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The shift away from fossil fuels is underway at an unprecedented pace, with clean energy investment reaching record highs and renewables outpacing fossil fuels in many parts of the world. Despite claims that progress is slow, the scale of the change is becoming clear. Solar and wind power are leading
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Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi outlined the National Test House's (NTH) strategy to modernize, engage globally, and explore new frontiers such as hydrogen energy, smart materials, advanced electronics, digital testing, and AI-driven certification. These initiatives align with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India's goal of
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has expressed skepticism over the feasibility of building new nuclear power plants, citing the lengthy construction period and the rising demand for power. During a press conference marking his 100 days in office, Lee emphasized the importance of renewable energy sources, such as solar
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Energy experts are cautioning Bangladesh that it risks perpetuating its acute energy crisis unless it develops and implements a clear energy transition roadmap. The seminar on 'Energy Transition: Is Bangladesh on the Right Track?' organized by Cosmos Foundation highlighted the need for the country to shift its focus
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Britain's push towards net-zero emissions under Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's plans is facing a significant hurdle - the country's lack of grid capacity to handle the increasing amount of renewable energy being generated from wind farms. The result is that grid operators are having
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The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has emphasized the importance of local workforce participation in Namibia's green hydrogen industry, urging that at least 99% of the domestic workforce should comprise Namibians. To achieve this goal, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has launched a
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Community members and state officials in Virginia expressed strong opposition to Dominion Energy's proposed peaker gas plant in Chesterfield during a Department of Environmental Quality air permit hearing on September 8, 2025. The $1.4 billion project aims to provide reliable energy during peak demand days, but critics
