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SunPower Reinvents Home Solar with SunPower Equinox™ - SunPower Equinox� Video

The fully integrated solution delivers 70 percent more energy to consumers with 70 percent fewer visible parts, designed and engineered by SunPower.




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Three Times That Solar Eclipses Transformed Science

From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, total solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries




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Stunning Comet Could Photobomb This April's Total Solar Eclipse

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to the sun this April—right after North America is treated to a total solar eclipse




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A supernova may have cleaned up our solar system

A nearby star that exploded some 3 million years ago could have removed all dust smaller than a millimetre from the outer solar system




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Complex form of carbon spotted outside solar system for first time

Complex carbon-based molecules crucial to life on Earth originated somewhere in space, but we didn't know where. Now, huge amounts of them have been spotted in a huge, cold cloud of gas




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SOLARIS Trial: High-Dose Vitamin D3 in Metastatic Colon Cancer

SOLARIS, a phase 3 clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, tested the addition of high-dose medlinkvitamin D3/medlink to standard treatment





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Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation

IWMI and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have awarded five organisations with funds to develop innovations for solar irrigation.

The post Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high

IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.

The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals

Solarizing Nepal’s extensive irrigation canals offers huge advantages including improved irrigation reliability, higher crop production, greater farm income and improved food and nutritional security, according to IWMI researchers.

The post Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply

Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India.

The post Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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PIO-Led Team Develops Solar Nanotech-Powered Clothing

A team led by an Indian-origin scientist in the U.S. has developed filaments that harvest and store the suns energy and can be woven into textiles which can power phones, personal health sensors and other gadgets.




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EIA expects two years of significant growth in solar electric generation in the United States

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects solar electric generation will account for 7% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2025, up from 4% in 2023, according to its January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Developers have reported that almost 80 gigawatts of solar power will come online over the next two years, increasing U.S. solar generating capacity by 84% and making solar the leading source of growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025.




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Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across Europe

Solar energy is booming, which is good news for Glint Solar. The Norwegian software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup has built a platform that’s helping energy giants and large solar developers such as E.ON, Recurrent Energy, and Statkraft cut the time it takes to plan and pre-design solar installations to accelerate the transition to renewables. Glint’s software pulls in […]

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Solar and Lunar Eclipses: 2023ರಲ್ಲಿ ಎಷ್ಟು ಗ್ರಹಣಗಳಿದೆ, ಯಾವ ದಿನ ಯಾವ ಗ್ರಹಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಯ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಮಾಹಿತಿ

ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷವನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ, ಹೊಸ ಗುರಿ, ಆಲೋಚನೆ, ಕನಸುಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾಕಾರಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಗುರಿಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಈ ವರ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ ಏನೆಲ್ಲಾ ವಿಶೇಷತೆಗಳಿರಲಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ಕುತೂಹಲ ನಿಮಗೆ ಇದ್ದೆ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಯಾವುದೆ ಶುಭ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುವ ಮುನ್ನ ಶುಭ ದಿ ನೋಡುವುದು ವಾಡಿಕೆ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಗ್ರಹಣಗಳ ದಿನ ಮಾಡದೆ ಇರುವುದು ಹಿಂದೂ ಪದ್ದತಿ. ಈ




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Brace For Impact: Earth Prepares For Massive Solar Flare After Sun Unleashes Its Fiery Power

Our Sun provides light, heat and the energy essential for survival. But it also has a fiery underbelly. The Sun has once again demonstrated its raw power. It has shot one of the strongest solar flares in recent history and our




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Rationally reconstructing the surface microstructure of a chemical bath deposited electron transport layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7910-7920
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01808G, Research Article
Xinxuan Yang, Lexin Wang, Meihan Liu, Jiahui Jin, Lili Yang, Lin Fan, Maobin Wei, Huilian Liu, Haoran Chen, Jinghai Yang, Yulei Chang, Fengyou Wang
A reconstruction strategy is designed to manipulate the surface microstructure of a CBD SnO2 ETL, yielding PSCs with a high PCE >24%.
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Surface modification of halide perovskite using EDTA-complexed SnO2 as electron transport layer in high performance solar cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12397-12406
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08900B, Paper
Open Access
Nuno Marques, Santanu Jana, Manuel J. Mendes, Hugo Águas, Rodrigo Martins, Shrabani Panigrahi
The long-term performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be significantly improved by tuning the surface characteristics of the perovskite layers.
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In situ one step growth of amorphous tin oxide electron transport layer for high-performance perovskite solar cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12650-12657
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01724B, Paper
Open Access
Wenlin Du, Zhe Wan, Jingyi Zhu, Xin Liu, Li Chen, Shuxia Li, Ning Kang, Chenglong Wang
Perovskite solar cells prepared by using amorphous Tin oxide as electron transport layer.
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Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12897-12910
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00807C, Paper
Open Access
P. Priyadarshini, Prabhukrupa C. Kumar, Ramakanta Naik
The In/Te bilayer thin film synthesized by thermal evaporation method with 350 nm thickness annealed at different temperatures and their opto-electronic properties change. The films showed a hydrophobic nature, with enhancement of photo current from nA to ∼mA.
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Simple oxime functionalized fluorene polymers for organic solar cells

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4474-4481
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00919C, Paper
Open Access
Abdullah Adewale Adeoba, Xiangyu Shen, Fuzhen Bi, Jianan Niu, Mingxin Sun, Shuguang Wen, Xichang Bao
A novel oxime-functionalized fluorene is used as an acceptor unit with a BDT donor in conjugated D–A polymers. Organic solar cell devices made with a Y6 non-fullerene acceptor give a power conversion efficiency of 10.71%.
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An in-depth investigation of lead-free KGeCl3 perovskite solar cells employing optoelectronic, thermomechanical, and photovoltaic properties: DFT and SCAPS-1D frameworks

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27704-27734
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02974G, Paper
Md. Tarekuzzaman, Mohammad Hasin Ishraq, Md. Shahazan Parves, M. A. Rayhan, Sohail Ahmad, Md. Rasheduzzaman, K A Al Mamun, M. Moazzam Hossen, Md. Zahid Hasan
Crystal structure of KGeCl3 and the design configuration of the KGeCl3-based PSC.
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Optimization of preparation conditions and design of device configurations for Cu3AsS4 solar cells: a combined study of first-principles calculations and SCAPS-1D device simulations

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03392B, Paper
Yi Huang, Changqing Lin, Yang Xue, Bingyuan Huang, Dan Huang
Former studies have investigated the band structure and optoelectronic properties of Cu3AsS4 and suggested that it is a promising photovoltaic (PV) absorber. However, its power conversion efficiency (PCE) from experiments...
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Morphology optimization via pre-aggregation and miscibility matching in PM6:L8-BO ternary organic solar cells

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03206C, Paper
Chuyue Wei, Junwei Zhang, Jing Deng, Xiangyan Yang, Jiahui Luo, Zixiao Xu, Lin Zhang, Shuaishuai Yuan, Weihua Zhou
Pre-aggregation and miscibility matching accounting for morphology optimization in ternary organic solar cells based on a PM6:L8-BO system.
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Recent progress and prospects of dimer and multimer acceptors for efficient and stable polymer solar cells

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00895A, Review Article
Open Access
Jin-Woo Lee, Jin Su Park, Hyesu Jeon, Seungjin Lee, Dahyun Jeong, Changyeon Lee, Yun-Hi Kim, Bumjoon J. Kim
This review summarizes the recent progress, key design principles and prospects of dimer and multimer acceptors for developing polymer solar cells (PSCs) with high efficiency and long-term stability.
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Astronomy for curious kids : an illustrated introduction to the Solar System, our galaxy, space travel--and more! / [Giles Sparrow ; illustrated by Nik Neves]

Sparrow, Giles, 1970- author




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The solar system / by Christina Earley

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Exoplanets : a guide to the worlds outside our solar system / Wendy Bjazevich ; art by David Miles

Bjazevich, Wendy, author




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These ‘docs’ keep solar assets fit as a fiddle

Chennai start-up’s drone-based imaging service helps build, maintain defect-free solar plants




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Crystal-Facet Modulated Pathway of CO2 Photoreduction on Bi4NbO8Cl Nanosheets Boosting Production of Value-Added Solar Fuels

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05581K, Communication
Yong Zhou, Haoqiang Chi, Zhengdao Li, Yong Cai Zhang, Zhigang Zou, Yong Yang, Xinxin Lu, Peiting Hao
Two ultrathin nanosheets of Bi4NbO8Cl were successfully synthesized for photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into solar fuel. featuring differently exposed (001) and (201) facets. In contrast to bulk Bi4NbO8Cl, which produced...
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Constructing efficient organic solar cells by highly volatile solid additives with controlled phase morphology

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13424-13427
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04675G, Communication
Yueheng Liu, Yetai Cheng, Shenbo Zhu, Zhengdong Wei, Chenyi Zhang, Shuyue Song, Xinyue Cui, Ya-Nan Chen, Andong Zhang, Yahui Liu, Hao Lu, Huawei Hu, Zhishan Bo
We synthesized two highly volatile and low-cost solid additives, PT and TFT.
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Mesoporous carbon hollow spheres loaded with Fe/Fe3C as efficient solar vapour generation materials

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7168-7175
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00424H, Paper
Jianfeng Gao, Hui Zhang, Zhaoshun Zhang, Changcheng Lin, Qun Yang, Shiwei Shi, Xueqin Zuo, Shaowei Jin, Guang Li
An evaporator has two major advantages: excellent interfacial evaporation efficiency and organic pollution treatment capacity.
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Impact of Cr doping on the structural and optoelectronic properties of a CsPbIBr2 perovskite solar cell

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7205-7212
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00681J, Paper
M. I. Khan, Ali Mujtaba, Saddam Hussain, Asif Hussain, Dalil Bulayis N AlResheedi, Zainab Mufarreh Elqahtani, El Sayed Yousef, Norah Alwadai
The Cr–CsPbIBr2 device showed enhanced performance, with increased grain size, reduced energy band gap, and elevated efficiency from 9.64% to 12.06%.
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A cubic Sm@CdS Q-dot glass as a photocatalyst for solar H2 generation

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00050A, Paper
Vijay B. Autade, Rajendra P. Panmand, Sandeep A. Arote, Reshma S. Ballal, Sonali D. Naik, Milind V. Kulkarni, Baharat B. Kale
Under natural sunlight, thermally stable cubic Sm@CdS QDs – glass matrix shows increase of 42.5% in the hydrogen evolution with respect to the CdS-glass with a similar heat treatment temperature.
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Assessing aspects of solution-based chemical synthesis to convert waste Si solar cells into nanostructured aluminosilicate crystals

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00038B, Paper
Open Access
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Edita Garskaite, Math Bollen, Enock Mulenga, Mathis Warlo, Glenn Bark, Espen Olsen, Dalia Brazinskiene, Denis Sokol, Dietrich Buck, Dick Sandberg
An affordable, scalable, and easily adoptable solution-based processing route provides a potential way of converting waste Si solar cells into aluminosilicate minerals to contribute to sustainability in the solar energy value chain.
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Acoustic shock wave-induced phase transition in indium selenide: tuning band gap energy for solar cell applications

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00012A, Paper
S. Oviya, F. Irine Maria Bincy, S. Arumugam, K. Kamala Bharathi, Raju Suresh Kumar, P. Kannappan, Ikhyun Kim, S. A. Martin Britto Dhas
Acoustic shock wave loading experiment on indium selenide.
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Grid stability, solar PV manufacturing, discom dues to take centrestage in 2023

Transmission remains a challenge even as power demand rises




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The sun must also shine on solar panel recycling 

To make this renewable source of energy sustainable, an emphasis on managing the waste generated is critical 




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How solar-powered technology can help reduce human-wildlife conflict 

A Bengaluru-based start-up develops solutions for farmers to deter big cats, animals and monkeys from raiding their fields  




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RRP Semiconductor secures ₹440 crore order from Telecrown Infratech for solar project

The order includes Silicon Solar Cells, melted Silicon Crystals, and Polycrystalline materials, aimed at supporting the setup of 106 MW solar power PV modules in various locations across Maharashtra




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Interface passivation strategies for high-performance perovskite solar cells using two-dimensional perovskites

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3528-3557
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00560K, Review Article
He Huang, Xiaobo Zhang, Wencai Zhou, Yong Huang, Zilong Zheng, Xiaoqing Chen, Yongzhe Zhang, Hui Yan
A review of recent advancements in interface passivation strategies, with a particular focus on the implementation of 2D/3D perovskite passivation across buried interfaces, grain boundaries, and top interfaces.
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ADB commits $434.25 million loan for solar facility in Assam

The project will support the development of a grid-connected battery energy storage system to ensure grid stability and meet peak power demand




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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corp’s request to revise solar energy slot timings faces industry backlash

Limiting solar power usage at night may deter investors from pursuing new projects, say experts




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A matter of design and coupling: high indoor charging efficiencies with organic solar modules directly coupled to a sodium ion battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30862-30871
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04729J, Paper
Open Access
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Li-Chung Kin, Andreas Distler, Oleksandr Astakhov, Bakary Kone, Hans Kungl, André Karl, Tsvetelina Merdzhanova, Rüdiger-A. Eichel, Christoph J. Brabec, Uwe Rau
Generalized framework for the design of indoor power units for autonomous Internet of Things (IOT) devices results in record efficiency combination of organic PV and sodium ion battery.
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Efficient organic solar cells based on low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring small molecule acceptors with a fill factor over 80%

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30558-30566
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06146B, Paper
Qingya Wei, Yuanyuan Li, Weikun Chen, Qinhao Shi, Shaofeng Zhu, Wensheng Yan, Yingping Zou
A low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring SMA, BZ4F-ch1, was designed with a cyclohexyl side-chain, which achieved a high device efficiency over 16% with an FF over 80%. Besides, the highest PCE/MOC value of 3.56 revealed remarkable cost-effectiveness.
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