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Breakthrough could make solar panels more efficient, scientists say

Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only ...
WGRZ

State approves solar project at former Somerset Power Plant

SOMERSET, N.Y. — On Christmas Eve, when no one was really paying attention, New York State approved a permit for a 125-megawatt solar array that will be built on land owned by Beowulf Electric and ...

Company launches game-changing project pairing solar panels with crops — here's how it works

But solar farms take up large amounts of space, which makes agrivoltaic projects such as Triticum so exciting. By using the ...
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First year of farming at solar power site shows promise, ISU researchers say

Horticulure professor and chair Ajay Nair plants bell peppers at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University in June 2024. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa – ...
BGR

New Ultra-Thin Solar Panels Use Crystals To Gain 1,000x Efficiency

Scientists in Germany have engineered a major leap forward in solar panel design by devising plans for ultra-thin solar panels that are up to 1,000 times more efficient than conventional silicon ...
Mother Jones

Given the Benefits of This California Solar Project, It’s Amazing How Rare It Is

This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A novel solar power project just went online in California’s Central Valley, with ...
WOSU Public Media

Much-debated Knox County solar project receives state approval

A sign along a rural Miller Township road in Knox County proclaims support for solar power. A controversial solar project in Knox County has received approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board, which ...
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DIY solar panel from a CD: Easy light-powered circuit project!

Discover how to create a functional DIY solar panel using a compact disc, copper foil, aluminum foil, and LEDs in this engaging science experiment. Watch as we assemble the components, connect the ...