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Researchers use quantum computing method to optimize molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting

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Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. The procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which the researchers screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials.

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MAN Truck and Bus establishes Center of Competence for hybrid drives; hybrid technology to play fundamental role in all commercial vehicle segments

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The new Center of Competence also will be the interface to co-operation partners and suppliers as well as to further experts, such as from universities. The energy storage system is located on the roof, and comprises 12 modules of high-power capacitors, each of 24 cells (maximum charge/discharge 200 kW, energy content approx.

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Thermal Solar Goes Where PVs Can’t

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As electric utilities and policymakers seek solutions for storing and dispatching energy on demand, concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) is once again gaining traction. Solar-thermal systems use sun-tracking mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a receiver, which contains a high-temperature fluid that stores heat.

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Thermal Solar Goes Where PVs Can’t

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As electric utilities and policymakers seek solutions for storing and dispatching energy on demand, concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) is once again gaining traction. Solar-thermal systems use sun-tracking mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a receiver, which contains a high-temperature fluid that stores heat.

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Phosphorous-enriched Carbons Increase Performance and Energy Density of Supercapacitors

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Energy density of the P-carbon supercapacitors compared to commercial carbon (Norit). Researchers from Australia, Ukraine and Spain have found that phosphorus-rich microporous carbons (P-carbons) used in supercapacitors exhibit enhanced supercapacitive performance, are capable of stable operation at voltages larger than 1.3

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