Author: Boˆreal

Short reads about North Europe's green transition

Supercritical CO₂ vs. Steam: Is the Future of Solar Thermal Power Already Here?

by Boˆreal

A new study led by researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Siemens Energy has delivered a sobering verdict on the future of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂) power cycles in next-generation solar thermal power plants. Despite the theoretical advantages of sCO₂ — higher efficiency, compact design, and faster ramp-up—the research concludes that steam still … Continue reading Supercritical CO₂ vs. Steam: Is the Future of Solar Thermal Power Already Here?

Solar Power in Surprising Places: From Boats to the Bottom of Pools

by Boˆreal

For years, solar power has been confined mostly to rooftops, deserts, and fields. But a pioneering study on underwater perovskite solar cells has opened a completely new frontier: generating clean energy beneath the surface. This breakthrough doesn’t just make solar viable in aquatic environments — it reimagines where we might harvest the sun’s power. The … Continue reading Solar Power in Surprising Places: From Boats to the Bottom of Pools

Saving Birds Takes More Than Just Tackling Threats

by Boˆreal

Conservationists often focus on stopping harmful human activities to save wildlife. But a new paper asks a tough question: Is that enough to stop birds from going extinct? After analysing nearly 10,000 bird species, the authors found that even the best efforts to remove threats won’t save them all. The Extinction Forecast If we continue … Continue reading Saving Birds Takes More Than Just Tackling Threats