‘Self-healing’ solar cells could become reality
Researchers from Monash University in Australia have developed self-healing solar cells, promising enhanced efficiency and durability for sustainable energy.
VIDEO: Rooftop solar tracker for RVs and camper vans
US startup Roboteos have created Heliotrope 1.0, a minimal rooftop mounted vehicular solar panel that automatically tracks the position of the sun, generating up to 2X the power compared with a static panel.
Mobile solar array unfolds from shipping container
Austria-based Solarcontainer (f. 2022) have created a 140kWp 120m solar array which unfolds from a standard 20ft shipping container-sized box for easy transport and use in scenarios such as remote agriculture and construction.
The solar-powered racecar with record for fastest 1000km on single charge
Sydney-based Sunswift Racing broke the Guinness World Record for being the world’s fastest EV over 1000km from a single charge in Dec 2022, with a time of 11hrs 52mins 8secs. This is the first attempt at this record.
World’s first wind turbine with solar panel blades
Spanish startup Soleolico, unveiled their wind turbine in Santander, Spain (6th Oct 2023) which merges wind and solar energy by incorporating photovoltaic panels into its blades, aiming for continuous electricity generation.
Study unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cells
A team of researchers at MIT and other institutions has developed a method to enhance the efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells by engineering their nanoscale structure, potentially revolutionizing the solar power industry.
World’s first hydrogen outboard motor unveiled
From Superinnovators 15/02/24 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., in collaboration with Roush and Regulator Marine, have unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard motor for recreational boats. The unveiling took place at the Miami International Boat Show yesterday, showcasing a prototype. Roush helped develop the fuel system and Regulator Marine built a boat suitable for testing the […]
Collapsible solar array mounted on roof of Tesla
From Superinnovators 15/02/24 US engineer Omid Sadeghpour has designed and built a collapsible and driveable rooftop solar array to charge EVs while parked, unveiling Beta One in Nov last year. Mounted on his Model Y Tesla and weighing less than 75 kg, it’s designed to be portable, fitting on any EV roof rack and within […]
Device makes hydrogen from sunlight with record efficiency
By RICE UNIVERSITY 26/07/23 Rice University engineers can turn sunlight into hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency thanks to a device that combines next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors with electrocatalysts in a single, durable, cost-effective and scalable device. The new technology is a significant step forward for clean energy and could serve as a platform for a wide […]