Researchers find capsaicin, the chemical that gives chilli its spice, helps produce stable and efficient perovskite solar cells.
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New research shows ‘positive’ tipping points create cascading climate action
A new research paper highlights the potential for cascading climate action, triggered by major policy changes.
Australian researchers help set new records for ultra-high efficiency solar cells
Australia’s UNSW combines with the US-based NREL to set new efficiency records for high-performance gallium arsenide solar cells.
German researchers pip Australian lab to set new next-gen solar panel efficiency record
A German research team sets a new solar conversion efficiency record using two different types of solar energy technologies sandwiched together.
$100 roasts? Why doubling the price of meat could protect the climate
German scientists say cost of meat should be doubled to account for climate change impacts – perhaps we’ll see Barnaby Joyce’s “$100 roast” after all.
Climate change impacts could dent global solar power output, researchers say
New research suggests unabated global warming could make solar power more unpredictable, as warmer temperature leads to more cloudy days.
Australian researchers build new AI that could solve challenge of cheaper solar power
Australian researchers unveil a new artificial intelligence platform that fast-tracks the development of cheaper and more efficient solar cells.
Australian researchers say “unusual” breakthrough may solve perovskite solar instability
An “unusual discovery” by Australian researchers claims to have resolved one of the fundamental challenges slowing the progress of perovskite solar cells.
Researchers create new materials for ultra-light and fire resistant lithium-ion batteries
Researchers develop new ultra light weight battery materials, that are set to boost lithium-ion storage capacity and improve fire safety.
NZ’s Cook Strait has ‘huge potential’ for tidal power, researchers say
New research suggests New Zealand’s Cook Strait could be used as a source of tidal power, if the cost of the technology can be reduced.
