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A new “reversed” manufacturing technique for organic solar cells has achieved a record-breaking efficiency of over 19% while also delivering exceptional stability. This breakthrough could make lightweight, flexible solar panels much more commercially viable for a wide range of applications.
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A new analysis argues that current mainstream designs for nuclear fusion power, like magnetic and laser inertial confinement, are unlikely to ever become cost-competitive energy sources. This suggests policymakers should focus funding on other clean energy technologies unless fundamentally new fusion designs emerge.
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A detailed assessment of a geothermal site in China found it contains enough heat energy to meet local heating and cooling demands for at least 51 years. This study provides a model for accurately evaluating and planning the sustainable development of deep geothermal resources in other regions.
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