The Solar Orbiter captures highest-resolution images of the Sun ever, revealing stunning detailsThe Solar Orbiter mission, a joint undertaking by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has achieved a remarkable feat. On March 22, 2023, using its high-tech imaging instruments the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) and the Polarimetric and Helioseismic Imager (PHI) the spacecraft captured the highest-resolution images ever taken of the Sun's visible surface, from a distance of approximately 74 million kilometers...

Akse County's Giant Tower Concentrated Solar Power Plant: How "Sunflowers" on the Gobi Desert Illuminate the Night?Located in Akse County, Jiuquan City, at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, a recently grid-connected tower concentrated solar power (CSP) project, the largest single-unit project under construction in China, has begun operation. Situated on a Gobi Desert plateau nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, with temperatures plummeting to -15, this project utilizes advanced technology to convert the desert's abundant solar energy into a continuous supply of electricity, even at night, opening new avenues for green energy utilization...

SolarEdge Cuts Nearly 500 Jobs: Energy Storage Unit Closure Amidst Market ChallengesSolarEdge Technologies, a manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters, recently announced a significant strategic adjustment involving the closure of its energy storage division and the layoff of approximately 12% of its workforce, resulting in the loss of nearly 500 jobs. This move is attributed to the current challenging market environment and intensifying competition...

"Tiangong" Encounters a "Solar Storm": The Story Behind the Anomaly in China's Space Station's Orbital AltitudeOn May 11, the orbital altitude of China's space station experienced a sudden and significant fluctuation, dropping by a remarkable 1 kilometer in a single day, sparking widespread concern. This wasn't due to a station malfunction, but rather a result of recent intense solar activity that triggered an ultra-strong geomagnetic storm...

China's First Solar-Hydrogen Powered Drone Makes Successful Maiden Flight, Multiple Major Projects Show ProgressIt's Thursday, September 19, 2024, the 17th day of the eighth lunar month. Today, China's first solar-hydrogen powered drone successfully completed its maiden flight in Chongqing, marking a significant advancement in the country's new energy drone field...

Humanity's Dream of Leaving the Solar System: Challenges and HopeFirst, to leave the solar system, we must overcome the sun's gravity. This requires extremely high speeds, at least reaching the speed of light to escape the sun's gravitational pull...

Living by the Sun: The Rise and Future of Solar Power in China's DesertsIntroductionLight from the Desert: The Rise of Solar PowerDesert areas have unique advantages that make them ideal locations for solar power: Vast Space: Deserts are expansive, providing ample space for the construction of large-scale solar power plants, avoiding conflicts with urban or agricultural land use.How Powerful is China's Solar Technology? High-Efficiency Solar Panels: Chinese companies have independently developed solar panels with higher conversion efficiency, capable of converting more solar energy into electricity...

Gold in the Desert: The Miracle of Chinas Solar PowerWhen we think of deserts, we often imagine desolate, dry, and endless landscapes. This seemingly barren land was once considered a no mans zone, and even with the advancements of technology today, crossing a desert remains a risky endeavor...

The universe is so big that people really want to go out and take a look, but the real problem is that the first step of "flying out of the solar system" gets stuck. Earlier, scientists launched multiple unmanned probes to explore the mysteries of the solar system, among which the farthest and most famous wasVoyager SisterThey provide important data for human research on celestial bodies in the solar system, but their ultimate mission is still to explore vast areas outside the solar system...

The circular array solar radio imaging telescope (above) located in Daocheng County, Sichuan Province has recently passed process testing. The telescope is one of the iconic equipment of the National Major Science and Technology Infrastructure Space Environment Ground Comprehensive Monitoring Network (Meridian Project Phase II), and will provide high-quality observation data for China's solar physics and space weather research...

The Virilla Photovoltaic Power Station, the largest photovoltaic power plant project in Bulgaria with the largest installed capacity to date, was officially put into operation recently. The power station has an installed capacity of 123 megawatts and an annual power generation capacity of approximately 170 gigawatts per hour...

Science and Technology Daily, Beijing, February 18 (Reporter Zhang Mengran) According to the latest research published by the British journal Nature Energy, an international joint team has successfully manufactured perovskite/silicon double-layer single chip batteries. Under outdoor conditions, double-sided series solar cells achieve efficiency that exceeds that of any commercial silicon solar panel...