Clean energy solutions offer new spark for Europe's small island nations
Malta and Cyprus team up with larger EU countries to increase their clean energy capacity.
Aug 29, 2024
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How low can we go? Radical change is needed to cut the carbon that goes into buildings to net zero, say researchers
Buildings are one of our biggest contributors to global heating. They produce 37% of all greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and production processes. Building emissions are made up of two parts: operational carbon (from ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Quarter of China's energy now comes from non-carbon sources: white paper
A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.
Aug 29, 2024
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Investigating effects of different frame sealing structures on durability of membrane electrode assemblies
Fuel cells offer a promising solution for clean energy with advantages over traditional electric power systems, including extended driving range and higher energy density. Despite these benefits, the high costs and durability ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Switzerland reopens door for new nuclear power plants
Switzerland said Wednesday it was open to building new nuclear power stations in the long term, given new geopolitical uncertainties, climate targets and population growth boosting the demand for electricity.
Aug 29, 2024
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Solid-state electrolyte advance could double energy storage for next-gen vehicles
Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are speeding the arrival of next-generation solid-state batteries. This effort advances the ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient
Rice University researchers have developed a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes in temperature, outperforming similar materials in terms of durability, transparency and responsiveness. The new polymer ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Novel organic redox-active molecules for flow batteries show stable cycling performance
Organic redox-active molecules (ORAMs) are abundant and diverse, offering significant potential for cost-effective and sustainable energy storage, particularly in aqueous organic flow batteries (AOFBs). However, ensuring ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Giant batteries to store wind and solar power could speed up South Africa's energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonize its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is ...
Aug 28, 2024
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China's solar sector blazes trail in commitment to renewables
Hundreds of rows of gleaming panels blanket swathes of scrubby sand at sunset in a remote northern Chinese desert—once the biggest solar farm in the world.
Aug 28, 2024
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NZ energy crisis: Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonizes—can renewable generation keep up?
The prime minister has called it an "energy security crisis" and signaled a review of New Zealand's electricity market as wholesale prices spike and industries suffer.
Aug 28, 2024
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Ethiopia says mega-dam doubles electricity output
Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.
Aug 28, 2024
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New air-based refrigeration system developed to replace harmful refrigerants
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed, for the first time in the country, a refrigeration technology that uses air as a refrigerant instead of Freon gas, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and other refrigerants ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Protecting electric grid health with drone-based power line inspection
A sensor on the electric grid picks up a strange blip in current or voltage. What's happening, and will it cause an outage? Usually, a utility worker must travel in person to check. Researchers at the Department of Energy's ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Insights from satellite data pave the way to better solar power generation
Amidst the ongoing energy crisis and under the threat of climate change, exploiting renewable energy sources has quickly become a global necessity. Though our options are varied, solar energy seems to be our best bet—experts ...
Aug 27, 2024
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New lithium-ion battery recycling method is Earth-friendly and more economical
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, in cell phones, computers, electric vehicles, and even toys, to name only a few places. They have become an integral part of our everyday lives.
Aug 27, 2024
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ExxonMobil expects global oil demand near current levels in 2050
Global oil demand is unlikely to fall by 2050 despite progress on renewable energy, the US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil said Monday, pointing to rising population and demand for energy worldwide.
Aug 27, 2024
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Ultra-stable layered oxide cathodes could boost battery performance
Recent efforts aimed at developing more advanced battery technologies have in great part focused on designing novel cathode materials. This is because existing cathodes do not perform well at high voltages and can contribute ...