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Solar panels on facades: China's proposal that promises to reduce energy consumption by 80%
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (341+ words) Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed installing solar panels on building facades, a strategy that could reduce energy costs by more than 80% and mitigate the urban heat island effect in large cities. The study, published in Nature,…...
Lithium extraction in Fiambal" poses a direct threat to lagoons and the ecosystem
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (407+ words) The lithium extraction in Fiambal" is generating controversy in northern Argentina, where residents, researchers, and tour operators are warning about the decreasing water levels in the lagoons and the potential damage to the local ecosystem. With lithium in the spotlight…...
Electromobility in Argentina: Lessons from the Uruguayan Model to Accelerate the Adoption of Electric Cars
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (174+ words) The Argentine automotive market is undergoing a transformation with the arrival of Chinese brands offering electric and hybrid cars at more competitive prices and with greater technological availability. Uruguay has become a regional benchmark in electromobility thanks to active and…...
Stella Juva: the solar ambulance designed by Dutch students capable of operating without electricity
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (443+ words) The solar ambulance Stella Juva emerges as an innovative response to the challenges of healthcare access. Consequently, it proposes an autonomous model based on clean energy. The development is the result of collaboration between AIKO and Solar Team Eindhoven. Additionally,…...
Mendoza promotes residential solar energy: details of the provincial program that enables access to solar panels
1+ week, 5+ day ago (365+ words) The Government of Mendoza launched a program to promote solar energy in homes. The initiative aims to transform roofs into sources of electricity generation. Additionally, the plan has a budget of $3 billion. Consequently, it will allow 1, 000 families to access solar…...
From Shell to Future: Australian Scientists Turn Peanut Waste into Sustainable Batteries
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (229+ words) A group of scientists from the University of New South Wales (Australia) managed to transform simple peanut shells into a high-performance material for lithium-ion batteries, and they did it in just 10 minutes. The process involves subjecting the shells to controlled…...
White Cliffs: Australia's first solar thermal power plant could become a historic heritage site
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (220+ words) The White Cliffs Solar Power Station, located in New South Wales (NSW), was the first commercially operated solar thermal power plant in Australia and one of the earliest of its kind in the world. Built in 1980 by a team from…...
Australia's first solar thermal plant closer to becoming a historical heritage site
2+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) The government of New South Wales has initiated a public consultation process to declare heritage the White Cliffs Solar Power Station, Australia's first solar thermal plant. The initiative invites citizens to participate through an official survey. Moreover, this plant is…...
Benefits of Electromobility Captivating the World: How Much Can Be Saved with an Electric Car Compared to a Gasoline One?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (409+ words) Electric mobility is gaining ground in Uruguay with a proposal that combines economic efficiency and environmental benefits. Driving an electric car can cost up to 90% less than using gasoline, encouraging its adoption. Moreover, this change reflects a structural transformation of…...
San Luis builds the largest solar park in its history: it will have the capacity to supply more than 80, 000 homes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (315+ words) It will have an installed capacity of 51 MWp and an estimated generation of 110. 1 GWh annually, enough to supply more than 80, 000 homes. The park will connect to the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) via two underground 33 k V lines and a new…...