Energy materials facilitate the conversion or transmission of energy. They also play an essential role in how we store energy, reduce power consumption, and develop cleaner, efficient energy solutions.
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As the world looks to phase out fossil fuels in favor of cleaner, renewable energy sources, more effort is being put into improving existing renewable technologies and creating devices that can harness renewable energy sources in new ways.
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EPFL physicists propose a novel way to create photoconductive circuits, where the circuit is directly patterned onto a glass surface with femtosecond laser light. The new technology may one day be useful for harvesting energy, while remaining transparent to light and using a single material.
Artificial intelligence methods show researchers the way to improved manufacturing processes for highly efficient solar cells - a blueprint for other research fields
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According to calculations by KIT researchers, more than half of European single-family homes could be completely self-sufficient in energy
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Researchers at EPFL and Northwestern University unveil a groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells, creating one of the most stable PSCs with a power-conversion efficiency above 25%, paving the way for future commercialization.
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Static electricity is a source of trouble in winter when the air is dry in some countries and regions. Static electricity refers to electricity that is literally static; that is, it is electricity whereby the electric charges do not move and the state of electrification is maintained.
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In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of energy modeling and its critical role in shaping a decarbonized future
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As solar power becomes increasingly popular, it’s essential to be aware of the potential defects that can occur in solar panels. While most panels are built to last decades, a few things can go wrong.
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In this episode, we explore a novel renewable energy solution that blends sustainability with aesthetic design—a creative ivy-shaped solar panel system integrated into the façade of the High-Tech Campus Eindhoven.
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Electronic Technology Supporting the Evolution of “Next Tech”
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Energy harvesting for IoT provides a sustainable power solution, enabling self-sufficient devices that extract energy from their surrounding environment, enhancing longevity and reducing maintenance requirements
Batteries are essential for billions of IoT products worldwide, and demand looks set to grow. The global Li-ion battery market was estimated to be worth over $40 billion in 2020 and is expected to increase to more than ten times this amount by 2030 according to analyst Statista.
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In this episode, we're exploring a groundbreaking innovation from ETH Zurich that could revolutionize how we power wearable devices. It's time to say goodbye to conventional batteries and hello to a sustainable, continuous, and convenient power source.
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To determine whether solar energy harvesting is better than battery power for your IoT solution, it is important to evaluate its economics. There are three best practices to find the right economics and IoT solar panel for your device.
