Podcasts about Perovskite

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Show Notes:Story 1: Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisionsSource: LiveScience.comLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/map-of-600-000-brain-cells-rewrites-the-textbook-on-how-the-brain-makes-decisionsStory 2: Super solar cells withstand 10,000 bends, retain over 85% output after 2,800 hoursSource: InterestingEngineering.com via MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/renewable-energy/super-solar-cells-withstand-10-000-bends-retain-over-85-output-after-2-800-hours/ar-AA1JEC2zStory 3: Soft skin, sharp senses: New robotic 'touch' sees danger before it hitsSource: TechExplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-soft-skin-sharp-robotic-danger.htmlResearch Paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11097357Story 4: Soft wearable robot jacket responds to movements, supports upper-limb impairmentsSource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-engineers-robot-worn-like-jacketsResearch Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62538-8Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFHTyUrAaz0&t=12sHonorable Mentions:Story: Some People Are Immune to All Viruses. Scientists Now Want to Replicate This Ability for a Universal AntiviralSource: ZME ScienceLink: https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/universal-antiviral/Story: Generative AI designs compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteriaSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-08-generative-ai-compounds-drug-resistant.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00855-4Story: This New Indoor Solar Cell Could Power the Entire Internet of Things Using Only the Light from Your CeilingSource: ZME ScienceLink: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/this-new-indoor-solar-cell-could-power-the-entire-internet-of-things-using-only-the-light-from-your-ceiling/Story: Researchers Explore ‘Biomining' Seaweed for Critical MineralsSource: Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/researchers-explore-biomining-seaweed-critical-minerals

In todays' episode Adobe enforcing AI credits, Perovskite Sensor technology, Insta360 Mic Air as well as a new Mic from Saramonic and a fantastic new long lens backpack from Think Tank photo. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-460-adobe-tracking-perovskite-sensor-360-mic-air

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I spoke with Laura Miranda Perez, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Oxford PV, about one of the most important developments in solar tech today: perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.We unpacked how Oxford PV's approach improves solar panel efficiency from the typical 20–22% to over 30%, and why that matters not just for land use, but also for grid capacity, system costs, and the speed of global decarbonisation. Laura also explained how tandem cells work, why silicon has hit a performance ceiling, and how perovskite offers a new path forward.We dug into the real-world implications:Why higher efficiency panels lower the cost of electricity, not just hardwareHow tandem solar can reduce emissions by 20% or more, even compared to conventional solarWhat's holding Europe back in solar manufacturing, despite strong deployment figuresWhy utilities, not just residential customers, are driving early demand for Oxford PV's techLaura also addressed common misconceptions about solar, including whether it works in cloudy weather and the overblown concerns about solar panel waste.If you're working in clean energy, manufacturing, or just curious about where solar is headed, this is a must-listen conversation.

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Trump's tariffs mark a redoubled shift of the US away from free trade, but it's hard to find a direct impact on renewables - since the US was already a hostile policy environment, and the rest of the world already had Chinese overcapacity.The UK and South Korea are both considering zonal pricing reforms to their power markets, which would rationally push industries to move closer to renewable energy power projects, but may disadvantage renewables and South Korea's KEPCO.Trina Solar and Oxford PV's technology licensing deal is big news for perovskites - but it's still hard to say how far away commercialization is.

In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry.Episode Highlights:Perovskite Breakthrough: Analysis of Trina's new commercial-sized perovskite solar panel exceeding 800 watts with 26% efficiency, marking a significant advancement in solar panel technology.Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/25/chinese-pv-industry-brief-trina-solar-announces-800-w-tandem-solar-module/Battery Storage Revolution: Examination of China's six gigawatt-hour battery tender at just $65/kWh, less than half the cost of U.S. installations, signaling dramatic cost reductions in energy storage.Link: https://www.ess-news.com/2025/03/24/chinas-huadian-announces-winners-in-6-gwh-bess-tender-with-average-bid-at-65-kwh/Global Supply Chain: Discussion of how the Myanmar earthquake is disrupting solar wafer production, potentially affecting the global supply chain.Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/02/myanmar-earthquake-disrupts-solar-wafer-production-global-supply-chain/EV Charging Expansion: Update on Hyundai and Kia vehicles now being able to use Tesla's Supercharger network with adapters.Link: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/4406Electric Construction Equipment: Introduction of a new 25-ton electric excavator with a 422kWh battery pack, providing 6-8 hours of operation time with significant fuel savings.Link: https://electrek.co/2025/03/29/sany-electric-excavator-arrives-in-europe-with-massive-422-kwh-battery/ Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Trina Solar has announced a 3.1 square meter, 808-Watt silicon-perovskite tandem solar module, which with 26% efficiency is better than any module on the market today - but extra manufacturing cost and a shorter lifespan means the upcoming semiconductor is not across the finish line yet.Texas has adopted a power market reform under which 50% of new power plant development in the state to be "dispatchable" - which in this case is defined to mean gas, not batteries. Utilities and power plant owners not complying with the 50% requirement will have to pay a reliability fee as compliance.

RWE and TotalEnergies have signed a 30,000-ton annual green hydrogen supply deal to run from 2030 to 2044 - how can green hydrogen production become cost-effective in the context of the German energy crisis?Kelin Electric has announced an intention to raise $200 million for a 1 GW perovskite cell and module factory - but its product offering appears to be the peculiar single-junction, full-weight type being pursued by several Chinese companies, which has a less obvious business case compared to tandems.

Perovskite is a type of thin film PV that can be layered on top of silicon cells to get more power! Caelux makes perovskite on glass that can be used as the glass of a traditional PV module. Charlie gets into how perovskite is made and how it works, all the way to the band gap.   Topics covered: What is a Perovskite How Perovskite Crystals Form Transparent conductors Matching Perovskite and Silicon Technologies Temperature Coefficients Two-Terminal Tandem vs. Four-Terminal Tandem Reverse Bias Solar Cells as LEDs in Reverse Space-Based Solar Technologies Perovskite Panel Development & Market Entry History & Development of Perovskite Solar Cells Industry Insights & Personal Experiences   Reach out Charlie here: www.caelux.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com (http://www.solarSEAN.com) and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean (http://www.heatspring.com/sean)

In this week's episode of the Everything Electric Show, host Imogen Bhogal chats with Dr. Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, about the groundbreaking potential of perovskite tandem solar cells and the future of solar energy. They delve into the fascinating history of solar power, from its origins in 1873, development in the 1940s at Bell Labs, to its decades-long journey to viability and widespread adoption. The episode also delves into Oxford PV's record-breaking perovskite technology and its role in revolutionising renewable energy. They explore how solar has evolved into the world's cheapest and most abundant energy source, transforming the global energy landscape by making renewable power more accessible, and reshaping the future of clean energy.  Enjoy this exploration into solar's past, present, and future!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  Watch our full episode on Oxford PV here: https://youtu.be/MzbXOnkuRSU 00:00 The Cheapest form of energy  01:15 Ad break 01:29 How does a solar cell work? 07:00 The very very first solar panel 11:35 Why did it take so long for solar to take off? 18:51 The space race accelerated solar? 21:00 Fighting technology or cheap politics?! 23:32 The oil crisis 26:14 1980s Solar House 29:57 Propelling solar in the 90s 32:35 Silicon is a sub par choice?! 38:00 A step change in efficiency 41:58 Perovskite solar cells 47:05 A new record?! 50:32 Durability and when can we buy residential perovskite panels? 52:50 Local manufacturing to deploy more solar?! 56:35 The future of solar 1:01:28 How much solar to power the whole world 1:03:20 Concluding thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 

Caelux is revolutionizing solar technology with their innovative perovskite-based solution that promises to increase solar panel efficiency by 5-6 absolute percentage points while maintaining cost effectiveness. From a small 8-person lab in East Pasadena to a 74-person company with a 50-megawatt demonstration line, Caelux is pioneering a new approach to solar panel manufacturing by working with existing manufacturers rather than competing against them. Topics Discussed: Evolution of the solar industry from 2008 to present day Strategic approach to commercializing new solar technology Impact of global market dynamics on solar panel pricing Energy security and domestic manufacturing trends Challenges in land use and solar adoption Future applications of perovskite technology   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Partner with giants instead of competing: Caelux chose to work with existing solar panel manufacturers rather than becoming a panel maker themselves. Scott explained, "The way to go and get this technology in the market embedded to the extent that it needed to be was to work with solar module companies, make their products better, and then we would have cheerleaders as opposed to competitors." This approach dramatically reduced their time to market and capital requirements. Use manufacturing as a development tool: Rather than staying in the lab indefinitely, Caelux leverages manufacturing assets for product development. Scott noted, "While folks can run maybe a couple dozen experiments a day, we can run hundreds of experiments a day by using manufacturing assets that then translate quite easily into this fully released product." B2B founders should consider how production infrastructure can accelerate their development cycle. Build downstream demand strategically: Caelux focuses on engaging asset owners and developers who will be the ultimate beneficiaries of their technology. Scott shared, "We want them to spec us in for next project. So even if module companies may be a little slow to adopt, we want to ensure that the folks that are writing the checks understand what's available." This creates market pull for their technology. Master expectation management: When deploying new technology, Caelux is deliberately transparent about potential challenges. Scott emphasized, "If anything, we're a bit too transparent. We tell people where the warts are and we say where the challenges are and own them. Because otherwise I think you're lying to yourself as a company and you certainly don't want to lie to customers. You get zero chances after that." Navigate the climate tech funding landscape: Scott revealed that true climate tech investors are rare, and many prefer speculative moonshots over companies with clear markets. He advised, "Mistakes need to be made because those are part of the learning cycle. It's just don't make company killer mistakes. Make small ones and then recover from them and then you can continue to evolve your product."  

In this podcast we talk about a type of solar glass that contains a semitransparent layer of perovskite thin film solar tech that you are encouraged to put on top of your crystalline silicon modules to make a hybrid multijunction solar sandwich. The perovskite catches more of the blue side of the light spectrum and lets the red side of the spectrum that crystalline silicon likes through to get the best of both worlds.   This tech is made in Southern California with real rocket scientists.   Scott has a history with Flex, Nextracker and a lot or important companies in the industry.   Topics covered: Perovskites ABX3 Multijunction Monolithic Tandem Active Glass Crystalline Silicon Thin Film Solar Sanyo Panasonic Hetero Junction Technology Bifacial Solar TopCon  PERC = Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact Mono PERC PERC = Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact IBC = Interdigitated Back Contact Caelux Industry Bandgap perovskite in the future Vacuum Technology JPL = NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory NexTracker South East Asian operations Tariffs IRA = Inflation Reduction Act Perovskite's Technology advancements at Caelux Caelux customers Larger modules Flex Company Scott's career at Flex Triple and Quadruple Junction Founder of Caleux - John Iannelli Comparison of Perovskites Initiatives of US vs China RE+ SNEC   Reach out Scott Graybeal here: Website: www.caelux.com Caelux Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/caelux-corporation News: www.caelux.com/news Blog:  www.caelux.com/blog/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/scottgraybeal   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

https://youtu.be/gbRn1j39M0EMatt had the chance to chat with Dr. Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, about the future of solar energy and their breakthrough perovskite tandem cells. With decades of experience in photovoltaics, Chris shared how this cutting-edge technology is pushing solar panels to unprecedented efficiency levels, all while keeping sustainability and scalability at the forefront. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Record Breaking Perovskites Are Here NOW https://youtu.be/vEgkTnkNhRs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

China's export controls will spur further price increases for high-end semiconductor and other materials Battery prices set for consistent gradual decline through 2025 and beyond More investments into perovskite factories and pilot projects - is low-light performance good enough tyo conquer cloudy regions?

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Sophia Chen interviews Yen-Hung Lin of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about his work to eliminate defects in perovskite solar cells. Lin's group treated the perovskites with a category of molecules known as amino-silanes, which bind vacancies in the perovskites, preventing recombination of the electrons and holes. The amino-silane treatment retained the device's performance at 95% power conversion efficiency for more than 1500 hours. This work was published in a recent issue of Science. 

In this episode of Rethink Energy Talks, we're joined by Paul Moonie, CEO of Australia's perovskite company Halocell, to discuss perovskites' performance in low-light conditions, dusk, and dawn - starting with a Microquanta test from a few months ago in which perovskites had 38% more usable light-hours under 75% cloud cover compared to standard silicon. We also discuss Halocell's various routes to market and research efforts.

Solar electricity generation is on the rise. In fact, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reported in late 2023 that more new solar generating capacity was installed in the U.S. during the first eight months of 2023 than any other renewable or fossil fuel-based energy source. But imagine if the solar panels generating all this power were able to capture even more energy. That's where perovskites are coming into play. Researchers have been investigating this nanomaterial for its ability to improve the efficiency of solar cells for years and commercialization could be on the horizon. Here to talk about perovskites and their potential here on Earth and even out in space is John Iannelli, president and founder of Caelux, a company that is working toward commercializing the use of perovskites to make solar energy more powerful and cost-effective.

In this week's episode, the Rethink Energy team discusses: The 14th ICAO Air Navigation Conference has called for streamlining regulatory processes for implementing new aircraft designs which will accompany the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen and battery power. Rethink Energy has published a new forecast on perovskites - which will take over the solar industry by 2040, with certain segments being revolutionized ahead of 2030. Solar's quality improvements will keep rolling in through 2050 and beyond. Carbon fiber prices have almost halved in the past 14 months in China - allowing wider usage in wind turbines.

In this week's episode, the Rethink Energy team discusses: Tandem perovskite modules are being shipped to customers by Caelux, Oxford PV and others - these are still small-scale trial shipments, but this signifies that the technology has reached the threshold of parity on lifetime power output with conventional silicon modules. Per a new study from Boeing, 12% of global feedstock requirement for SAF could be met from South-East Asia alone - but SAF's logistical hurdles extend beyond simple creation of the feedstock. Typhoon Yagi has destroyed some wind turbines - but for the most part the disaster has acted as a proof of reliability for the new plus-size turbines deployed in south China.

Solar holds great promise as a clean energy solution, as the sun is an incredibly abundant resource, and panels can be placed unobtrusively on roofs and in fields. And solar panel technology has advanced quite a bit over the past few decades: panels have become less expensive, more efficient, and more widely used. Panels also generally fare well, considering that they're outside in inclement weather year after year.Recent advancements with perovskite solar cells—a type of cell whose name refers to the structure of a compound it contains—have many clean energy enthusiasts excited. Perovskite solar cells are a thin, flexible technology that can even be painted onto a structure and conduct electricity. Much of the work on these has been conducted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) based in Golden, Colorado.At Science Friday Live in Boulder, Colorado, Ira sat down with two solar experts from NREL, Dr. Joseph Berry and Dr. Laura Schelhas, to discuss perovskite solar cell advancements and the future of this clean energy technology.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

For years, perovskite solar cells have been the Next Big Thing in solar. In this episode, Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar, explains what exactly perovskites are, the performance and weight advantages they promise, the challenges they face, and when they might actually reach market. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, to explore the exciting world of perovskite solar technology. Graybeal reveals how his company is on the cusp of revolutionizing the solar industry with their innovative perovskite-based coatings for traditional solar panels.Graybeal dispels the myth that perovskite technology is still confined to laboratories, announcing that Caelux has already ramped up to 50 megawatts of production capacity in Los Angeles. He explains how their perovskite coating can boost the performance of existing crystalline silicon modules by 20-30% while reducing energy costs by about 20%. This breakthrough could have significant implications for both residential and utility-scale solar projects.The conversation delves into the technical aspects of perovskite solar cells, addressing concerns about lifespan and the use of lead in the manufacturing process. Graybeal outlines Caelux's approach to sustainability, including their plans for cradle-to-grave traceability and recycling of materials.Perhaps most strikingly, Graybeal shares a bold prediction from industry research: by 2040, more than 80% of all PV shipments are expected to incorporate perovskite technology. He emphasizes that the commercialization of perovskite solar panels is not a distant dream but a near-term reality, with Caelux aiming to bring products to market in early 2025.Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into the future of solar energy and the potential for perovskite technology to reshape the industry landscape. Tune in to learn how Caelux is positioning itself at the forefront of this revolutionary shift in renewable energy.Social Media HandlesScott GraybealCaelux Support the Show.Connect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this week's episode , the Rethink Energy team discusses: Microquanta's perovskite test in Quzhou City indicates that even single-junction perovskites have an advantage over silicon PV with their performance under heavy cloud cover Shell's SAF facility pause calls into question the future of SAF, with cost concerns liable to see it lose market share in the future market to hydrogen

Solar Power is a key component of the push for a zero carbon energy sector, and to meet this demand scientists are pushing the boundaries of what new materials and technologies will make up the next generation of solar panels. The vast majority of solar panels currently manufactured today are made from silicon, which can reach efficiency levels of up to 24%. Efficiency is an extremely important factor of solar panels, as it measures just how much of the sun's energy is being converted into electricity. While solar panels have improved by leaps and bounds in recent years as investment has poured into the industry, there are hard limits with regards to what can be achieved with silicon. The best solar panels on the market right now are approaching those limits, and new gains become harder to achieve as they get closer. That is why research and development is now looking at Perovskite as the basis of the next generation of solar panel technology, especially when paired with other materials. Named for German mineralogist Lev Perovskite, these synthetic minerals have the potential to truly revolutionise solar technology. Expected to start coming onto the market in just a few years, some of the earliest solar panels made using perovskites as their basis are already exceeding the best silicon solar panels' efficiency. James Dorrian, Managing Director of EnergyEfficiency.ie, said, "It's great to see such promising trends in the the solar industry. Both from the ever growing interest people have in getting solar panels installed, and from new developments in solar technology." "Constantly pushing the envelope with solar technology is essential for encouraging new investment and to assure people that solar power is an essential part of the future of the energy sector." "Improved efficiency levels will make solar panels a better long-term investment, especially for solar PV systems where space is at a premium, such as domestic rooftop solar." There are two main types of perovskite solar cells: single junction cells made purely of perovskites and tandem cells where the perovskite works together with another semiconductor, usually silicon. Tandem Solar Cells essentially work by stacking two or more solar cells on top of one another; each optimised to absorb a different part of the wavelength of light. This is where researchers and manufacturers are placing their money on the next generation of solar panels. Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells consist of a thin layer of perovskite on top of a silicon cell. The perovskite responds to the entire visible light spectrum, and even that near-infrared light which passes through it is absorbed by the silicon layer beneath and converted to electricity. Tandem solar cells have achieved efficiencies significantly greater than what has been seen using any single material, and lab results have already surged past 30% efficiency. LONGi Green Energy Technology currently holds the record for achieving 33.9% efficiency with a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell in October 2023. While solar panels on the market never reach the same level of efficiency as cutting-edge lab tests, this is still an incredible foundation to build on. Indeed, the first full solar PV modules using Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells have already been manufactured just this year by a research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE using solar cells manufactured by Oxford PV. This solar module has an efficiency of 25%, the world's highest, a power rating of 421 watts, and covers an area of 1.68 square metres. This means that the first perovskite-silicon tandem solar PV modules being manufactured have a greater efficiency than the top-performing silicon solar panels on the market today. In addition, this panel was made using equipment already used in mass manufacturing today, which only needed modification for the new process. This means that the mass production of such solar panels might not be far off. Perov...

https://youtu.be/uiFa3ThFvlwMatt and Sean talk about perovskite breakthroughs and changes in solar energy production. Is it really the future of solar technology? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, 2024 Perovskite Breakthroughs are the Future of Solar https://youtu.be/FOBY6t1xnMI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

**Self Charging Wearable:**- Researchers at Sweden's Linköping University developed Perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) for multifunctional displays.- PeLEDs can emit and detect light simultaneously, enabling touch interfaces, ambient light sensing, image scanning, and device charging.- Challenges include improving PeLED service lifetimes and transitioning the technology into high-volume manufacturing.- PeLED displays could revolutionize human-machine interfaces, smart environments, robotics, and wearables.**Salt Charging:**- NUS researchers developed a self-charging electricity generation (MEG) device using sea salt, carbon ink, and a water-absorbing gel.- The device generates electricity from air moisture, overcoming issues like water saturation and ensuring satisfactory electrical performance.- The device's electric performance is significantly improved compared to prior MEG technologies.- It is scalable with low fabrication costs, suitable for mass production and can power common electronic devices.**Amazon Nuclear Power:**- Amazon's acquisition of a nuclear-powered data center in Pennsylvania signals a potential convergence of Big Tech's energy needs and the revival of nuclear power.- This move aligns with a growing interest in nuclear energy, driven by increasing demand for power from artificial intelligence and data centers.- Nuclear energy offers stable, 24-hour power, making it attractive for data center operators seeking reliability and emissions reduction.- Tech companies like Google and Microsoft are actively engaging in public policy and investing in clean energy technologies to drive the growth of nuclear power.**Fusion Power Benefits:**- Low Carbon Emissions: Nuclear power plants emit minimal greenhouse gases, reducing environmental impact.- Reliable and Stable: They offer consistent electricity production, unlike some renewables affected by weather.- High Energy Density: Small fuel amounts produce large electricity quantities, enhancing efficiency.- Energy Security: Diversifies energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing stability.- Base Load Power: Provides constant electricity, contributing to grid stability.- Long Lifespan: Operates for decades, ensuring stable energy supply.- Economic Benefits: Creates jobs and offers low operating costs once operational.- Technological Innovation: Drives advancements in safety and waste management, benefiting various industries.**Humane AI Pin:**- Keith Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, is an American YouTuber and professional ultimate player, best known for his technology-focused videos and podcast Waveform.Get intouch with Myles at mylesdhillon@gmail.com

On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we introduce our music division: Probably True Solar Songs. You'll also learn about our new solar-themed dive bar, meet the band, and hear our first future hit solar song, "The Solar Coaster Life." True Solar TakeawaysCheck out the original solar music pioneers and their real solar music written and sung by humans:Christie McCarthy & Jam Session - "Rise and Shine" - Watch it here.Cell Test Dummies - "Pure Energy (The Solar Song)" - Watch it here.The ReVisionistas - "Cover of the Solar Pro" - Watch it here.All Probably True Solar Songs were created through a music AI program with human prompts and editing. The Kilowatt Club is as fictional as the band and our usual silly stories.Thin film, TOPcon, PERC, HJT, and Perovskite are different types of solar panel chemistries.Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) inspect and approve solar and energy storage projects according to local codes and regulations. ----- Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!

Did you ever think that solar power generation in space could be 10x cheaper, 20% more efficient, and extend operational life to over 50 years? Well, that's what the Arizona-based startup Solestial believes it can achieve with its silicon cell technology. We bring in CEO and cofounder Stan Herasimenka for his first-ever podcast to discuss the unique challenges and differences between terrestrial and space solar cells, and the technological advancements his company is making to produce radiation-hardened, thin, and flexible solar cells for space use.Stan and Mo also cover:Market potential for solar technologyReengineering long-established technologySolestial's business model and scaling plansFuture trends in space solarAnd much more…• Chapters •00:00 - Intro00:36 - What are you building?00:59 - What prompted Stan to start Solestial?01:57 - Terrestrial vs extraterrestrial solar cells05:10 - How long would a terrestrial solar cell last in space?08:27 - Who are the main players?11:02 - What is III-V?12:25 - Supply/demand gap16:03 - Core product offering18:26 - What is the reason not to have a turnkey solution?19:53 - Cost of activeness vs COTS23:40 - Target cost of cells24:30 - Why would a customer pay more for a premium solar cell?27:37 - Self-curing radiation damage30:52 - Perovskite cells33:20 - Manufacturing and scaling36:18 - Where is Solestial based?37:01 - Customer traction38:39 - Team makeup40:18 - Financing plans?41:51 - When will Solestial have their first array in space?43:13 - What does Stan do when he's not talking about solar cells?44:09 - Other companies Stan is excited about • Show notes •Solestial's website — https://solestial.com/Stan's socials — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-herasimenka-5932561b/Mo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspace Pathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Parallax, our weekly space science briefing, hits inboxes Thursday4) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays 5) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

Today, I'm honored to have Fabian de la Fuente joining us. Fabian is a six-time serial entrepreneur with a 33-year history in technology innovation, holding over 100 patents in software, electronics, and photovoltaics. He has led diverse teams on four continents and launched numerous technology products globally. As the Co-founder and CEO of Solaires Entreprises Inc., a Canadian cleantech company, he's pioneering the development of perovskite-based solar cells, aiming for higher efficiency and sustainability in solar energy. If you're wondering what it takes to build and scale and sell a business in the eco space, this episode is for you. ➡️ https://www.solaires.net/ ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/fabian-de-la-fuente ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube: @therosspalmer

La ricercatrice Annalisa Bruno studia il modo di realizzare celle solari sottili come un capello per rendere l'energia del sole il motore del domani.

Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, sits down to talk about perovskites-based nanotechnology that can improve the performance of silicon solar panels to produce 30% more power from the sun at a 10% lower cost than traditional panels. Caelux recently closed an additional $12 million in funding to build a manufacturing facility that will produce up to 100 MW of generation capacity. The $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act has reportedly been followed by between $213 and $511 billion in private investment, with hundreds of new solar, battery, and other cleantech facilities launched last year. It's a remarkable time to be in green technology because, as Scott explains, the U.S. has embraced an industrial vision and invested in making it happen for the first time since the Eisenhower Administration. Silicon-based solar panels have made tremendous progress since they came to public attention when the Carter Administration first installed them on the roof of the White House. The cost of electricity they generate has fallen by 99% as silicon solar panels achieved 20% efficiency. Perovskite, a calcium titanium oxide-based nanomaterial, can convert up to 30% of the sun's light into electricity, and recent research suggests they could become two-and-a-half times more efficient in the next few years.You can learn more about Caelux at https://caelux.com/

Leslie Chang is Director of Strategy & Policy at Caelux Corporation, a pioneer in utilizing perovskites to make solar energy more powerful and cost-effective. Caelux's proprietary technologies improve the performance of any new crystalline silicon module. Headquartered in Baldwin Park, California, Caelux is at the forefront of the emerging science of perovskites, a special class of nanomaterials. Its flagship product, Caelux™ One is an innovative product that integrates seamlessly into existing PV module manufacturing processes, boosting performance, reducing installed costs, and accelerating the proliferation of solar.

On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we continue with part 2 of The Red Knight and the Dawn of the Solar Dragon. Gorin, The Red Knight has invented a technology to replace dragon power with short-sighted fossil fuel power. But can Gorin quietly replace hundreds of fire-breathing dragons without getting burned and starting a Second Dragon War? Maybe not...True Solar TakeawaysUnions are truly a part of our utility energy operations and construction. They bargain for good prevailing wages and benefits, and they can also get involved in energy politics. For example, utility unions largely oppose rooftop solar and will lobby for legislation and regulations that support large-scale solar (and their members). They also support legislation and regulations that disincentivizes rooftop solar. Why? Because small installation companies aren't part of the union and because they fear that rooftop solar will decrease utility solar jobs. In fact, we need both rooftop and utility solar in order to fight climate change.Likewise, coal, gas, and oil unions oppose solar because they also know that their jobs will decrease. But the clean energy writing is on the wall and their leadership understands that they will eventually need to support retraining their workers for clean energy and other industries.Energy wonks often refer to the cost of energy over time as the "Levelized Cost of Energy" or LCOE. It allows them to compare the total cost of a solar plant to, say, a gas or coal plant. Today, solar has the lowest LCOE. Milanium is an imaginary rare-earth metal. However, solar and clean energy is in great need of many rare-earth metals and not-so-are minerals. These include silicon, the base element for making solar cells for solar panels, and lithium for making rechargeable batteries. Peaker power plants are always on standby, so the cost to use them is very expensive. Utilities use speakers for backup power on hot days when more people are running their air conditioners.Solar technology is now mature and reliable. There are over 4 million solar installations in the U.S. and millions more around the world. PERC and TopCon are the current leading solar panel technologies. Perovskite solar panels haven't been commercialized yet, but they're close. Once commercialized, they will make solar panels less expensive and generate more power per square inch.Lithium-iron phosphate batteries are becoming more popular for home backup power.  However, most home batteries use Lithium-ion chemistries.The chemistry formulas for iron-air batteries are now being commercialized, allowing for affordable and long-lasting storage of solar and wind power. These batteries can provide several days' worth of stored energy, rather than just a few hours.Wind power is already an inexpensive and reliable renewable power.Geothermal energy is a promising new source of renewable energy. It harnesses heat from the Earth to create steam that powers electric turbines. Geothermal power plants currently exist in Iceland and Sonoma, Ca Visit ProbablyTrueSolar.com to sign up for the newsletter to learn about new episodes and live solar storytelling events. Support the show by visiting the merch store and buying a tee shirt! Learn how sponsors can be a part of Probably True Solar Stories and tell their own creative stories. Follow @SolarFred and/or @ProbTrueSolar on Twitter to discuss episodes Don't forget to: Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast streaming service Rate Review, and Share!

China is set to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels that are based on the new perovskite based cell. We discussed this discovery in episode 248. While discussing this they smoke the Oliva Helping Hands and taste the Milam & Greene Very Small Batch.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/miracle-material-solar-panels-to-finally-enter-production-in-china/ar-AA1cK6rC  

Imagine slashing your electricity bills in half while using a greener energy source.  Today's episode is about perovskite, a material that offers a 50% higher efficiency rate than silicon. Let's dive into how this ‘miracle material' is set to change the game. A Chinese startup called Renshine Solar is ready to start the commercialisation of perovskite solar panels, after researchers from Nanjing University in China, made the mass production of these panels possible. Professor Tan Hairen, creator of Renshine Solar, said that the raw materials used to make perovskite are cheap and abundant, while costing just one-twentieth of traditional PV modules.  The advent of perovskite solar panels happened just in time, as we are on the brink of an energy revolution. Their promising efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, are laying the foundation for the next generation of photovoltaic modules, and a global solar power boom. However, as with any emerging technology, we must watch with a critical eye. How long do perovskite solar panels last? What are their limitations and disadvantages? Can they be recycled with minimal waste?  https://todaysfocusofattention.com/perovskite-solar-panels/

https://youtu.be/oNxZNK38OuwMatt and Sean talk about solar energy advances, perovskites, and when we'll see them on the market (hint: sooner than you think). Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Top 5 Solar Energy Advances Using Perovskites https://youtu.be/OYzCq8YWAHw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi6ObB8Ao0IpRhOgYO27wbSdYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration.

NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration.

NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration.

NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration.

Dopo almeno un decennio di intenso lavoro da parte della comunità scientifica, sembra ormai vicino il momento in cui i moduli fotovoltaici al silicio avranno un serio concorrente. Nell'isola di Creta, sono stati messi alla prova dei pannelli fotovoltaici di nuova generazione, che un nutrito gruppo di ricercatori italiani ha sperimentato. Ospite Francesco Bonaccorso, visiting scientist all'IIT e direttore scientifico di BeDimensional.

We want your feedback! Fill out our listener survey for a chance to win a $100 Patagonia gift card. In a funny twist of fate, solar's success has made it old news. It's the fastest-growing source of electricity in the world and one of the cheapest. But it's far from the hot topic it was a decade ago when utility-scale photovoltaics were still an emerging technology. Now that it's a more mature tool in the climate fight, we take it for granted. And yet there's so much more we need to do. To reach net zero by 2050, we likely need to quadruple global solar capacity by 2030, according to projections by BloombergNEF (BNEF). But labor shortages, high material costs and interconnection bottlenecks stand in the way.  So how do we get there? In this episode Shayle talks to Jenny Chase, who managed BloombergNEF's solar insights team for 17 years before leaving the role this month. Every year she tweets a thread of 50 not-always-popular opinions on solar, covering the state of the industry and the challenges it needs to solve. For this episode, Shayle picked the opinions he found most interesting and unpacked them with Jenny.  They cover Jenny's opinions on: The biggest bottlenecks holding back solar deployment, like labor shortages, high polysilicon prices and grid interconnection backlogs Why we don't need new technology breakthroughs in solar  Perovskite and building-integrated photovoltaics   How residential solar and battery salespeople are making up their savings projections How the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act could spur an unsustainable boom in solar and hydrogen equipment manufacturing Why leading forecasts could be underestimating solar deployment Recommended Resources: Twitter: Jenny Chase's 2022 opinions-on-solar thread  Canary Media: What's behind solar's polysilicon shortage — and why it's not getting better anytime soon Canary Media: Perovskites can make solar panels more efficient than silicon alone Bloomberg: Solar Outshines Wind to Lead China's Clean-Energy Transition Bloomberg: Solar Growth Estimates for 2050 Are Aggressive, But Not Unrealistic Catalyst is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media. Catalyst is supported by Scale Microgrid Solutions, your comprehensive source for all distributed energy financing. Distributed generation can be complex. Scale makes financing it easy. Visit scalecapitalsolutions.com to learn more. Catalyst is supported by CohnReznick Capital, a trusted source for renewable energy investment banking servicing the US sustainability sector. Visit cohnreznickcapital.com to learn more.

Perovskites are semiconductors with a specific crystal structure.  Their properties make them well suited for making solar cells.  They can be manufactured at room temperature, using much less energy than it takes to make the silicon-based solar cells widely used today.  As a result, perovskite solar panels would be cheaper and more sustainable to produce.  […]

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SHOW NOTES 01:50 The first perovskite solar cell with a commercially viable lifetime is here | Interesting Engineering  A team of researchers from Princeton University has built the first perovskite solar cells that last long enough to be commercially viable.Silicon-based cells, which many regard as an expensive and suboptimal component, have dominated the renewable energy market since their introduction in 1954. This new technology, which is not only incredibly durable but also meets common efficiency standards, has the potential to change that. Expected to outperform industry norms for roughly 30 years, well beyond the 20-year criterion for solar cell viability Perovskite solar cells are regarded as high-efficiency, low-cost modular technology for implementation in the renewable power industry. Less Energy = Less $$$ Would become more fragile in that case The name “perovskite” comes from the nickname for their crystal structure. Can be manufactured at room temperature, which means they need less energy than manufacturing silicon.  Can be modified to be flexible and transparent The new device created by these researchers estimated lifetime is a five-fold increase over the previous record, which was established by a lower efficiency perovskite solar cell in 2017. Additionally they created a new testing method allowing them to test the longevity of these particular types of solar cells. Ranging from a regular summer day's baseline temperature to an extreme of 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius). “accelerated aging technique” Chose four aging temperatures and measured outcomes over four independent data streams. Overall, they found that the device will run at or above 80 percent of its peak efficiency under continuous illumination for at least five years.According to the researchers, that is the equivalent of 30 years of outdoor operation in a city like Princeton, New Jersey.  Joseph Berry, a senior fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory who was not involved in the study, said:“This paper is likely going to be a prototype for anyone looking to analyze performance at the intersection of efficiency and stability … By producing a prototype to study stability, and showing what can be extrapolated [through accelerated testing], it's doing the work everyone wants to see before we start field testing at scale. It allows you to project in a way that's really impressive."   07:36 Immunotherapy booster produces 10,000 times more cancer-fighting cells | New Atlas Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that adding a booster protein can significantly improve the outcome of cancer immunotherapy.The research showed the protein produced 10,000 times more immune cells in mice, and all mice survived the entire experiment. We are talking about  CAR T cell immunotherapy, which is a promising new treatment where doctors extract T cells from a patient, genetically engineer them to target specific cancer cells, and return them to the body to hunt those cells down.  The effectiveness can start to drop over time. In the new study, the scientists investigated ways to combat this problem by boosting the number of T cells. Doesn't naturally stick around very long, so the researchers modified it to circulate in the body for weeks. They turned to a protein called interleukin-7 (IL-7), which the body naturally expresses to ramp up T cell production in the event of illness. The team tested this longer-lasting IL-7 in mouse models of lymphoma, administering the protein on various days after the initial CAR T cell injection.3 groups: 1.) Control (no immunotherapy), 2.) Received CAR T cell therapy without IL-7, and 3.) with IL-7 John DiPersio, senior author of the study, talks on the findings:“When we give a long-acting type of IL-7 to tumor-bearing immunodeficient mice soon after CAR T cell treatment, we see a dramatic expansion of these CAR-T cells greater than ten-thousandfold compared to mice not receiving IL-7 … These CAR T cells also persist longer and show dramatically increased anti-tumor activity.” Every mouse that received CAR T cell therapy and IL-7 survived the entire 175 days of the experiment, with their tumors shrinking to the point of being undetectable by day 35. In contrast, mice that received immunotherapy alone survived just 30 days on average. Human clinical trials of IL-7-boosted CAR T cell therapy are set to begin soon in patients with a type of lymphoma.   12:29 Study identifies receptor that could alleviate need for chemo, radiation pre-T cell therapy | ScienceDaily   Before a patient can undergo T cell therapy designed to target cancerous tumors, the patient's entire immune system must be destroyed with chemotherapy or radiation.Reducing your immune cells helps the transferred T cells to be more effective.  Toxic Side Effects: nausea, extreme fatigue and hair loss. Now a research team ,a collaboration between scientists from UCLA, Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania, has shown that a synthetic IL-9 receptor allows those cancer-fighting T cells to do their work without the need for chemo or radiation. Christopher Garcia, PhD, at Stanford, talks on these T cells:“When T cells are signaling through the synthetic IL-9 receptor, they gain new functions that help them not only outcompete the existing immune system but also kill cancer cells more efficiently … I have a patient right now struggling through toxic chemotherapy just to wipe out his existing immune system so T cell therapy can have a fighting chance. But with this technology you might give T cell therapy without having to wipe out the immune system beforehand." Imagine being able to receive this treatment without destroying your whole body. The body would be in a much better position to fight off any other outside problem. Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, a senior investigator on the study, believes this finding, “opens a door for us to be able to give T cells a lot like we give a blood transfusion." Back in 2018 a set of researchers found that a synthetic cell growth cytokine could be used to stimulate T cells engineered with a matching synthetic receptor. With this system, T cells can be manipulated even after they have been given to a patient. But they were looking at IL-2 back then, but now they started investigating IL-9. The synthetic IL-9 signal made T cells take on a unique mix of both stem-cell and killer-like qualities that made them more robust in fighting tumors. According to the researchers, "In one of our cancer models, we cured over half the mice that were treated with the synthetic IL-9 receptor T cells."Proved to be effective in multiple systems The process worked whether they gave the cytokine to the whole mouse or directly to the tumor   17:34 Astronomers Unveil The Most Detailed Map of The Metal Asteroid Psyche Yet | ScienceAlert  The asteroid Psyche is especially interesting, and NASA is sending a mission to investigate the unusual chunk of rock.In advance of that mission, a team of researchers combined observations of Psyche from an array of telescopes and constructed a map of the asteroid's surface. Psyche (16 Psyche) is an M-type asteroid, which is the rarest type of asteroid and makes up about 8 percent of known asteroids.Contain more metal than the other asteroid types, and scientists think they're the source of iron meteorites that fall to Earth. Called a dwarf planet because it's about 220 kilometers (140 mi) in diameter.  Psyche is sometimes called the 'Gold-mine asteroid' because of the wealth of iron and nickel it contains NASA wants to take a closer look at the asteroid.The mission is called Psyche and is scheduled for launch sometime in fall 2022.  The spacecraft will rely on solar-electric propulsion and a gravity-assist maneuver with Mars to arrive at Psyche in 2026. It'll spend 21 months studying the asteroid and will follow four separate orbital paths, each successive one closer than the previous. A team of researchers constructed a new map of Psyche's surface to help prepare for the mission.  Saverio Cambioni from MIT's Department of Earth said in a press release:“Psyche's surface is very heterogeneous … It's an evolved surface, and these maps confirm that metal-rich asteroids are interesting enigmatic worlds. It's another reason to look forward to the Psyche mission going to the asteroid." The new map is based on two types of measurements. Pure iron has an infinite dielectric constant.  One is thermal inertia, which is how long a material takes to reach the temperature of its environment. Higher thermal inertia means it takes longer. The second is the dielectric constant. The dielectric constant describes how well a material conducts heat, electricity, or sound. A material with a low dielectric constant conducts poorly and is a good insulator and vice versa. Combining thermal inertia and dielectric constant measurements gives a good idea of which surface regions on Psyche are rich in iron and other metals. Overall, the study shows that 16 Psyche's surface is covered in a large variety of materials. It also adds to other evidence showing that the asteroid is metal-rich, though the abundance of metals and silicates varies significantly in different regions.   22:39 World's most efficient passenger plane gets hydrogen powertrain | New Atlas  The Celera 500L is a remarkable design, and according to the company behind it, Otto Aviation, its odd shape delivers an astonishing 59 percent reduction in drag, and a massive leap in efficiency and range compared to traditional plane geometries. Otto claims the Celera 500L in standard fossil fuel-propelled form is "the most fuel-efficient, commercially viable business aircraft in the world."The whole thing is designed to maximize laminar flow – smooth layers of airflow with little to no mixing of adjacent layers moving at different speeds. Trying to avoid the swirls and eddies that lead to air turbulence at speed, causing aerodynamic drag and wasted energy. The company states that it uses 80 percent less fuel than a traditional design. Running on an efficient 550-horsepower combustion engine, Otto claims this thing will fly six passengers up to 4,500 nautical miles (8,334 km) at cruise speeds over 460 mph (740 km/h), challenging small business jets for top speed while more than doubling their range.A glide ratio of 22:1 allows pilots to switch off the engine altogether and glide for up to 120 miles (200 km) completely unpowered. Now the rich people who fly around in their CO2 producing private jets can make a change…will they? Otto has built a full-scale prototype, and by November last year the company announced it had completed some 55 successful test flights, reaching speeds over 250 mph (400 km/h) and altitudes up to 15,000 ft, and that "all test flights have validated the aircraft's operating performance goals." Otto has now announced a collaboration with hydrogen aviation pioneers ZeroAvia to develop a fuel cell-electric powertrain specific to the Celera's requirements.The shape works well with a hydrogen concept – hydrogen powertrains can weigh much less than battery-electric ones, but they tend to take up a bit of space. ZeroAvia is being relatively humble with its ambitions to begin with, aiming for a range of just 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 km) of zero-emissions range for a hydrogen-fueled Celera. Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia, Val Miftakhov, said in a press release:“The majority of our commercial deals to date have focused on retrofit and line-fit for existing airframes, which is essential to deliver zero-emission flight to market as quickly as possible. However, efficiency gains from new airframe design can expand the impact of zero-emission aviation. We are pleased to collaborate with innovators, like Otto Aviation, bringing cutting-edge clean sheet designs to market as we can optimize the hydrogen-electric propulsion system for those designs.” Otto has already shown it can complete successful flights of their fossil fuel plane, but we will wait and see how this partnership pans out.

Engineers, unite! Harness the power of perovskite. This is Episode 78 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fascinating, or funny words and phrases used in various engineering disciplines. Cover art by Cadmium at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2527511 Originally published July 29, 2019.

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Clean Power Hour E57Aug 27, 2021 with Tim Montague and John WeaverCorporates are going hard after renewable energy but hourly energy tracking is necessary Robotic Electric Ships are taking on cargo shipping Used Solar Panels Are Powering the Developing WorldThe US moves towards 45% emissions reduction by 2030Reconciliation bill moving forward - this will hopefully contain direct pay 30%/ten year/ITC extension https://www.rollcall.com/2021/08/24/house-budget-resolution-vote/Here's the chart Schumer's office sent out on how they'd get to this 45% emissions reduction number. The vast, vast majority comes from reconciliation and a Clean Electricity Payment Program (a CES) + clean energy tax incentives for wind, solar & other renewables. https://twitter.com/ella_nilsen/status/1430502940553453574 Robot Ships - pure electric - are the future of cargo shipping Yara Birkeland could be the future of cargo vessels (cool photo of wind powered vessel in that link) https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/electric-cargo-ship-autonomous-yara-birkeland/Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up? From Canary Media / Jeff St. John https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/companies-and-cities-are-taking-the-lead-on-clean-energy-purchases/Used Solar Panels Are Powering the Developing World https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-08-25/used-solar-panels-are-powering-the-developing-worldEnergy Storage integrator FlexGen raises US$150m equity investment (Yann Brandt will be joining us in the coming weeks to discuss how FlexGen is making waves in the ESS space)https://www.energy-storage.news/us150m-equity-investment-raised-by-energy-storage-system-integrator-flexgen/ EV's were a thing 100 years ago and here's a map! A map found on reddit of “EV charging stations in Chicago in…. wait for it: 1916”https://twitter.com/stekkerauto/status/1430788436571656193World's largest wind turbine under development: MingYang Launches 16 MW Offshore Wind Turbine https://www.offshorewind.biz/2021/08/20/mingyang-launches-16-mw-offshore-wind-turbine/Perovskite solar panels being deployed - maybe the first time for a commercial installation - ‘the premiere of solar sun blinds, sun breakers with perovskite solar cells on the Aliplast factCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/ Twice a week we highlight the tools, technologies and innovators that are making the clean energy transition a reality - on Apple,

Frank van Mierlo, CEO of CubicPV is our guest today on the Clean Power Hour (E55). CubicPV is the new company formed by the merger of 1366 Technologies (direct wafer tech) with Hunt Perovskite Technologies. Welcome to the next frontier of solar PV technology!Tandem solar technology layers two different light absorbers to increase energy harvest from more of the solar spectrum, boosting the power output of modules by 30%. The technologies that enable the leap to tandem solar, the Direct Wafer process and durable perovskites, will create a solar future defined by high-efficiency and lower embedded energy and materials. This makes 720 watt solar modules possible and soon, 1,000 watt modules! This is THE bleeding edge of solar PV technology that will underpin a massive industry to deliver clean electricity to meet society's growing energy needs and fuel the energy transition.**Please subscribe to the show**Likes, shares and comments are awesome - do it! Let's grow solar! -Tim Montague, host & creator, @TGMontague on Twitter** www.CESnrg.com/podcast** www.CESnrg.com/eventsThe Solar Podcast is brought to you by Continental Energy Solutions with host Tim Montague, NABCEP PV Technical Sales. Continental is the largest commercial & industrial solar installer (solar EPC) in Illinois with over 100 projects and 60 MW of rooftop, ground mount and utility scale solar installations in the Midwest.The Clean Power Hour is produced and created by Tim Montague, Solar Expert. Please like, comment and subscribe to our channel. Thank you for watching! Please post comments and suggestion for future shows on the channel or contact Tim Montague tmontague@cesnrg.com | @tgmontague on Twitter - follow me!Check out our podcast live interviews: www.cesnrg.com/podcastCheck out John's blog: https://commercialsolarguy.com/news/John on twitter: https://twitter.com/SolarInMASSTim on twitter: https://twitter.com/tgmontagueCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/ Twice a week we highlight the tools, technologies and innovators that are making the clean energy transition a reality - on Apple,