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

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

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