norden.social

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Tiny robots could be the future of medicine and disaster zone navigation, thanks to some adaptable and flexible robotics being researched at Penn State. Are you excited to see the future of robotics in action? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-04-tiny-soft-robot-flexes-potential.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-04-tiny-soft-robot-flexes-potential.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexiblerobots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexiblerobots</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Magneticrobots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Magneticrobots</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Robotics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Robotics</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Solar panels spend their lives outside and need to be able to weather the elements, and Canadian Solar has solidified their survival with their anti-hail panels. Will you give this tech a sunny welcome, or the cold shoulder? News Source: <a href="https://reneweconomy.com.au/wine-region-solar-farm-to-use-hail-proof-pv-modules-in-australian-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wine-region-solar-farm-to-use-hail-proof-pv-modules-in-australian-first" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://reneweconomy.com.au/wine-region-solar-farm-to-use-hail-proof-pv-modules-in-australian-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wine-region-solar-farm-to-use-hail-proof-pv-modules-in-australian-first</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solarpanel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solarpanel</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: By copying the fractal patterns of leaf skeletons, researchers are able to improve the efficiency and performance of flexible electronic devices such as wearable sensors. Do you enjoy seeing biomimetics in action? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-harnessing-nature-fractals-flexible-electronics.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-harnessing-nature-fractals-flexible-electronics.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biomimetics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Biomimetics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flexibleelectronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flexibleelectronics</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Construction materials are a crucial part of our future, and new research has found a way to recycle cement that is just as strong as conventional cement with a fraction of carbon emissions. Is this some concrete news, or is it doomed to collapse? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-recycled-cements-emissions-slacking-strength.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-recycled-cements-emissions-slacking-strength.html</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Carbon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Carbon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Recycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Recycle</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: If every suitable roof in the world was covered in solar panels, it could provide 65% of global electricity, allowing for almost all fossil fuel-based generation to be replaced. Are you interested in getting rooftop solar? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/rooftop-pv-could-cover-almost-two-thirds-of-the-worlds-electricity-study-says/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/rooftop-pv-could-cover-almost-two-thirds-of-the-worlds-electricity-study-says/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rooftopsolar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rooftopsolar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: New technology can be used to finally solve perovskites deterioration issue, allowing for stable solar panels that do not require silicon. Could this breakthrough lead to cheaper, easier solar? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-stable-solar-panel-silicon.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-stable-solar-panel-silicon.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PV</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Artemis Technologies are making waves in the maritime business with their latest 10 tonne vessel that produces zero emissions! Are you excited to sail forth into a emission-free future? News Source: <a href="https://www.maritimeindustries.org/news/artemis-technologies-launch-market-worlds-first-commercially-viable-zero-emission-100-electric-foiling-workboats" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.maritimeindustries.org/news/artemis-technologies-launch-market-worlds-first-commercially-viable-zero-emission-100-electric-foiling-workboats</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtemisTechnologies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ArtemisTechnologies</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Zeroemissions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Zeroemissions</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: New research allows water to be used as a solvent to dismantle and recycle degraded perovskites, which can lead to a safer, quicker and cheaper process. Is this just a brief splash, or could it change everything? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-gen-solar-cells-fully-recyclable.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-gen-solar-cells-fully-recyclable.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Recycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Recycling</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: The UK is planning legal changes to help speed up the rollout of cheaper and safer mini-nuclear reactors, hoping to improve energy security. Do you hope the US follows suit? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-uk-quicken-rollout-mini-nuclear.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-uk-quicken-rollout-mini-nuclear.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MiniNuclear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MiniNuclear</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nuclear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nuclear</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NuclearReactor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NuclearReactor</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: The leaps in solar cell efficiency continue as 3Sun and CEA have achieved a 30.8% efficiency on a 9cm2 solar cell, surpassing the previous 29% and giving hope for further immediate advancements. News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-tech.org/3sun-french-research-lab-cea-achieve-30-8-tandem-perovskite-silicon-solar-cell-efficiency/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-tech.org/3sun-french-research-lab-cea-achieve-30-8-tandem-perovskite-silicon-solar-cell-efficiency/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskites" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskites</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solarcell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solarcell</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: An amphiphile-modified material has been made that is comfortable to wear, meaning that everyday clothing that can generate electricity through friction is closer than ever before! Does this spark your interest? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-comfortable-materials-friction-generate-power.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-comfortable-materials-friction-generate-power.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/amphiphile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#amphiphile</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hapticenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hapticenergy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/staticelectricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#staticelectricity</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: The U.S. could produce perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell photovoltaics for $0.35/W, with an efficiency range of 25-35%. Are you excited to see low-cost solar modules come out of the shade in the future? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/01/09/u-s-made-perovskite-silicon-tandem-solar-modules-could-be-produced-at-around-0-35-w/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/01/09/u-s-made-perovskite-silicon-tandem-solar-modules-could-be-produced-at-around-0-35-w/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskites" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskites</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PerovskiteSilicon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PerovskiteSilicon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: A tasty 28.6% efficiency rating has been reached by a perovskite-silicon tandem cell with support through the PEPPERONI perovskite research project. Did you have PEPPERONI on your 2024 perovskite bingo card? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-tech.org/qcells-boasts-world-record-28-6-efficiency-perovskite-silicon-cell/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-tech.org/qcells-boasts-world-record-28-6-efficiency-perovskite-silicon-cell/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Qcells" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Qcells</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Desalination is a useful process for places without clean water access, which are often hot and dry. A new system can provide clean water, cold air and an energy source all in one! Do you think this is useful for the future? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-desalination-hydrogen-electricity-cool-air.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-desalination-hydrogen-electricity-cool-air.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CleanWater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CleanWater</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Desalination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Desalination</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: SOLARCYCLE plan on tackling solar panel recycling with a facility that will be able to recover up to 99% of the materials, with the aim for 10 million panels recycled a year. Could this help maintain the solar cycle? News Source: <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/solarcycles-new-georgia-facility-will-recycle-5gw-of-solar-panels-per-year/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/solarcycles-new-georgia-facility-will-recycle-5gw-of-solar-panels-per-year/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solarrecycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solarrecycling</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: With lithium being in such high demand, the race is on to find efficient extraction methods with minimal downsides. A new saltwater extraction method achieves 90% extraction, with freshwater as a by-product. What are your thoughts on lithium extraction? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/25/researchers-in-australia-and-china-develop-technology-to-recover-lithium-from-saltwater/?utm_source=Global+|+Newsletter&utm_campaign=89e03cb7ff-dailynl_gl&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6916ce32b6-89e03cb7ff-160342171" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/25/researchers-in-australia-and-china-develop-technology-to-recover-lithium-from-saltwater/?utm_source=Global+|+Newsletter&utm_campaign=89e03cb7ff-dailynl_gl&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6916ce32b6-89e03cb7ff-160342171</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Lithium" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Lithium</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Lithiumextraction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Lithiumextraction</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: A newly developed, perovskite based solar brick can be intergrated into home builds to provide energy from the building itself. Could this tech be the next brick in the green energy wall? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/05/solar-brick-based-on-perovskite-textile-ceramic-technology/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/05/solar-brick-based-on-perovskite-textile-ceramic-technology/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Perovskite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Perovskite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Combining solar generation with agriculture isn’t a new trick, but Sunwind Energy have created the Delta Flore photovoltaic solar planter for more personal use, with aims of hitting the market by the end of the year. Would you get one? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/24/sunwind-energys-new-pv-planter-combines-cultivation-solar-generation/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/24/sunwind-energys-new-pv-planter-combines-cultivation-solar-generation/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Greenenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Greenenergy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: Switzerland will be deploying a pilot system of 48 solar panels along a railway line, with a capacity of 18kW, but it might be unviable or result in damaged panels. Could this work, or is solar going off the rails here? News Source: <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/04/switzerland-authorizes-removable-pv-plant-on-railway-track/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/10/04/switzerland-authorizes-removable-pv-plant-on-railway-track/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Matt Ferrell<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FunFactFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FunFactFriday</a>: A year ago we brought up a solar-powered desalination system that could produce clean drinking water, and a 6 month prototype run has shown it can produce up to 5,000 liters of water per day! What are your thoughts on this? News Source: <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2024-10-solar-powered-desalination-requires-extra.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techxplore.com/news/2024-10-solar-powered-desalination-requires-extra.html</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Desalination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Desalination</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FFF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solar</a>

Recent searches

Search options

Administered by:

Server stats:

#FunFactFriday