A Look At 4X4 Electric Expedition’s Direct Solar EV Charging Solution

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:35 +0000

Electric cars are moving into the mainstream and while it may feel daunting to switch over to an electric vehicle full-time for your daily use, one Dutch couple decided to see what EVs were really capable of. Importantly, they’re trying to do as much of the driving as possible powered by solar. After tons of […]

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Thin, Lightweight Layer Provides Radiation Barrier for Perovskites in Space, Protection From Elements on Earth

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:13 +0000

An ultrathin protective coating proves sufficient to protect a perovskite solar cell from the harmful effects of space and harden it against environmental factors on Earth, according to newly published research from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund (OECIF), […]

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A Treasure Trove For Rural & Commercial-Scale Solar Projects

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:00:26 +0000

Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams in the second round of […]

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Thousands Of Solar Electric Cars On Order

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:45:38 +0000

solar electric cars lightyearThe gloves are off: solar electric cars have caught the eye of a leading international fleet operator and its high-flying parent company.

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The Top 20 NREL Stories Of 2022

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:45:07 +0000

Throughout 2022, researchers, staff, and leadership at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) worked together with collaborators and partners to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. As this busy year at NREL draws to a close, we look back at some of the laboratory’s most impactful accomplishments from 2022 […]

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Secret Of Patagonia’s New See-Through Solar Windows Is Revealed

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:00:48 +0000

solar windows thin film NEXT energy technologiesWith Patagonia on board, NEXT Energy Technologies has a high-profile showcase for its new see-through solar windows.

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See-Through Solar Windows Turn Houses Into Powerhouses

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:00:35 +0000

transparent solar window ubiquitous energySee-through solar windows are crossing the Valley of Death that separates labwork from the world of commerce.

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