These artificial leaves could one day transform any building into green infrastructure
Design engineer Julian Melchiorri wants his technology to do what plants can – and his green thinking has led to ...
Tag: photovoltaics
Australians are on the job to make greener and more efficient solar cells
An Australian research team is on a mission to make renewable energy cheaper, greener and more efficient with their innovative ...
Solar-powered drones: What’s the secret to one startup’s success?
One startups vision of creating solar-powered drones has captured the attention of some big players in the business.
You can ride on the world’s first solar-powered train in Byron Bay
Byron Bay has taken steps towards renewable energy-powered transport by refurbishing a world-first electric train that runs completely on solar.
Innovative renewable energy project takes advantage of Queensland’s natural resources
A century after the heyday of North Queensland’s Kidston gold mine, it is set to yield another precious commodity: a ...
This photosynthesising wallpaper gives new meaning to the term ‘green energy’
A new development by UK researchers could provide wall-to-wall renewable energy for future homes.
New superradiant nanodiamonds show a bright future for quantum tech
Australian scientists have, for the first time ever, created a super tiny, super shiny diamond – which is actually a ...
New solar cells help zero in on energy-efficient buildings
New flexible solar cells made by a team at the University of NSW from non-toxic materials are sparking excited talk ...
Windows could double as solar power generators in future cities
As we move towards a zero-emissions future, using windows to create solar power gives the construction industry a chance to ...
These ultra-lightweight solar cells could power your next smartphone
Imagine solar cells so thin, flexible and lightweight they could be placed on almost any material or surface – including ...
