Solar nanowire-nanotube filter offers easy access to clean drinking water
Scientists have developed a highly efficient solar-powered water purification filter, potentially enabling clean drinking water anywhere.
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Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years, say scientists
A new concept developed by scientists could pave the way for self-charging electronics that use stored solar energy on demand.
Solar energy production increased by 20 percent in 2021
Solar and wind energy production increased drastically in 2021, with jumps of 20% and 11%, respectively.
Blockstream and Block to harness solar for bitcoin mining facility
Block (formerly Square) and Blockstream (a long-time Bitcoin company) have agreed to co-finance a pilot project to mine bitcoin off the electric grid in an all-solar facility.
Solar overtakes wind energy for first time in global rush for renewables
Solar energy now accounts for 28% of the world’s renewable electricity generation capacity, just ahead of wind with 27%.