What's the cheapest way to charge your EV?
You'll pay substantially less to charge an electric vehicle (EV) than if you were refueling a petrol car to go the same distance.
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Page 21: Research news on Power system flexibility
Power system flexibility refers to the technical, economic, and institutional capabilities that allow electricity systems to accommodate variable renewable generation and dynamic demand while maintaining reliability. Work in this area develops control strategies for distributed energy resources, flexible electric vehicle charging, and building loads, alongside grid-forming converters, storage integration, and virtual batteries. It also encompasses local and wholesale market designs, policy and governance frameworks, and AI-based forecasting and optimization tools that coordinate flexible assets to enhance resilience, reduce grid reinforcement needs, and support decarbonization goals.
Energy & Green Tech
Illuminating a threat to America's powerlines
Hurricane Beryl, Winter Storm Uri and other severe weather events have increased long-term power outages for Texas residents in recent years. But this issue does not just affect Texans.
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Clean energy is here, but getting it to electric vehicles is not
Even if enough renewable energy is available, simply switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs) won't be enough to fight climate change—unless the U.S. also upgrades its transmission grid, a new Northwestern ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Machine learning-based design enables more efficient wireless power transfer
Wireless power transfer (WPT) systems transmit electrical energy from a power source to a load without physical connectors or wires, using electromagnetic fields. This idea goes as far back as the 1890s, when Nikola Tesla ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Agrivoltaics addresses the needs for both clean electricity production and land use for food
As countries race to expand renewable energy infrastructure, balancing clean electricity production with land use for food remains a pressing challenge, especially in Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space. A recent ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Medium-voltage circuit breaker unlocks electricity abundance, savings
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are breaking technical barriers with faster circuit breakers to enable and protect the modern electric grid. The ORNL team developed medium-voltage circuit ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
How California can cash in on federal incentives for green power before they disappear
California is often criticized for high electricity costs and slow development timelines. But critics confuse the real reasons for this problem. According to California's utility regulators, power bills are soaring because ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Most US homes can save money and affordably weather blackouts with solar plus storage
Most U.S. households could reduce their electricity costs and endure power outages by installing rooftop solar panels and battery packs, according to a new Stanford University study, though people may need to buy the equipment ...
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Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
Offshore wind power could provide far more electricity than the U.S. uses for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. But the federal government has recently stopped approving offshore projects in the ocean.
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A U.S. university is using AI to improve energy efficiency for campuses nationwide
University of Missouri researchers are using a type of artificial intelligence to revolutionize how large campuses—including Mizzou's own—manage energy use. Their goal is to help institutions across the nation optimize efficiency ...
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