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Japanese researchers investigate the role of barrier films in stability of perovskite solar cells

Jueves, 30 de enero de 2025 Robin Whitlock Researchers from Japan have conducted a comprehensive study to test the degradation of flexible perovskite solar cells, the durability of which can be compromised by their sensitivity to humidity and temperature. ...

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X-Elio signs renewable power purchase agreement with Amazon in Japan

Miércoles, 29 de enero de 2025 Robin Whitlock Renewable energy company X-Elio has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for 100 percent of the energy generated by its Funaki solar plant, located in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. ...

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GE Vernova announces order to provide onshore wind turbines for Eurus projects in Aomori, Japan

Jueves, 09 de enero de 2025 Robin Whitlock GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business has announced that it has signed an order to provide fourteen 4.2 MW-117 metre turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed by Eurus near Higashidori, ...

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Japanese researchers develop highly sensitive new method for detecting hydrogen

Martes, 05 de noviembre de 2024 Robin Whitlock

Green hydrogen is a promising fuel with extensive applications for many sectors, but its safe and widespread use necessitates reliable sensing methods.

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Tepco Renewable Power collaborates with Shoreline Wind to optimise offshore wind

Lunes, 08 de julio de 2024 Robin Whitlock Tepco Renewable Power and Shoreline Wind have announced a collaboration aimed at optimising the design and management of offshore wind power operations and maintenance (O&M) by utilising intelligent ...

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Raw material demand for electric vehicles will triple by 2050 finds Ritsumeikan University researchers

Martes, 25 de junio de 2024 Robin Whitlock A study from researchers at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, finds that increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) raises concerns about escalating raw material demands, particularly for batteries, ...

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Docomo launches Japan’s first demo of self-powered hydropower base station

Jueves, 30 de mayo de 2024 Robin Whitlock NTT Docomo has announced it has launched Japan's first demonstration experiment of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station which involves Docomo's hydroelectric power-generation system and a jet ...

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Tanaka to install 500 kW fuel cell system to promote the use of hydrogen energy

Jueves, 28 de marzo de 2024 Robin Whitlock Tanaka Holdings Co has announced that Tanaka Precious Metals will install a stationary pure hydrogen fuel cell system with a maximum generating capacity of 500 kilowatts at its key recycling site at Shonan ...

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Researchers at Chiba University, Japan, find that adding caffeine can supercharge fuel cells

Jueves, 14 de marzo de 2024 Robin Whitlock Fuel cells, while promising, are expensive due to high catalyst requirements to increase the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity, but researchers at Chiba University in Japan have found that adding ...

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GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan

Miércoles, 31 de enero de 2024 Robin Whitlock GE Vernova’s onshore wind business has announced it has been selected by Abukuma South Wind Power LLC as the supplier for the Abukuma South Wind Farm in the area of Iwaki-city and Hirono-town, Fukushima ...