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The new approach moves energy efficiently and could reduce energy losses converting light into electricity.
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Plants use light waves from only a portion of the spectrum for photosynthesis – the remainder can be recovered and used to generate solar power. That’s the idea behind the solar modules developed by EPFL startup Voltiris.
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The shift to renewable energy is on the rise as fossil fuel reserves deplete. Learn about the growing interest in pairing energy storage with solar power, the tradeoffs that come with doing so, and how Capacitech’s flexible supercapacitor technology can help customers overcome these challenges.
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A solid oxide fuel cell converts fuel directly into electricity through a ceramic electrolyte that conducts oxygen ions at high temperatures. This guide covers the electrochemistry, the material choices, where the efficiency really comes from, and the degradation mechanisms.
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A solid oxide fuel cell converts fuel directly into electricity through a ceramic electrolyte that conducts oxygen ions at high temperatures. This guide covers the electrochemistry, the material choices, where the efficiency really comes from, and the degradation mechanisms.
A microbial fuel cell turns the metabolism of living bacteria into an electrical current. This guide covers the electrochemistry, microbiology, materials, real performance numbers from pilot plants, and the economics that still keep the technology out of mainstream power generation.
A PEM fuel cell converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity at around 80 degrees C, with water and heat as the only products. This guide covers electrochemistry, layer materials, efficiency limits, and cost and durability to help you understand the practical applications of this technology.
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