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New material for sodium-ion batteries brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult ...
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Geothermal aquifers offer green potential but quality checks required
The aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system, which uses geothermal heat as a renewable energy source, is one of the solutions to reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission. This system stores heat underground ...
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Electrolyte engineering: Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries
Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Advances in electrolyte ...
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Thermal evaporation emerges as a promising strategy for scalable solid-state battery production
Solid-state lithium batteries are promising energy storage solutions that utilize solid electrolytes as opposed to the liquid or gel electrolytes found in traditional lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). Compared to LiBs and other ...
'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads for February 23 elections the gray winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition.
Dec 20, 2024
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Machine learning helps researchers develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency
An international team of scientists has used machine learning to help them develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they used the ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Discovery of trimodal energy storage material boosts renewable energy potential
Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology that could significantly advance the global shift away from fossil fuels. The discovery, detailed in a study published Dec. 18 in Nature, ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Architects develop modular timber high-rise building for resource-efficient construction
The operating life and life span of buildings are often far apart. If a property is no longer fit for purpose, it is usually demolished even though it would still be perfectly usable. Even in the event of damage to individual ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Startup aims to use rails, not power lines, to transport renewable energy: Colorado may host pilot project
Freight trains criss-crossing the country carry cars of coal and tanks of oil and natural gas to power plants to help keep the nation's electric grid going. Could freight trains haul electrons generated by renewable energy ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Ireland embraced the AI boom. Now its data centers are consuming too much of its energy
Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here.
Dec 19, 2024
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Hydrogen from waste: Bio-electrochemical cell design cuts power loss for large-scale implementation
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. The team has successfully enhanced a crucial component of a bio-electrochemical cell, enabling more efficient hydrogen production from microorganisms ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Novel solar cell process advances green hydrogen production
Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.
Dec 18, 2024
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Advanced aerogel enhances autonomous atmospheric water harvesting
The world is on the brink of a freshwater crisis. Estimations indicate that by 2025, half of the world's population may reside in areas facing water scarcity. In response to this challenge, researchers from the National University ...
Dec 18, 2024
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UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment
National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.
Dec 18, 2024
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday.
Dec 18, 2024
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Training solar panels to dance with the wind: AI-driven solution enhances resilience
Solar power is currently the fastest growing energy sector worldwide. Solar photovoltaic power plants convert sunlight into electricity and their vast potential for producing clean, renewable energy make solar power a cornerstone ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Researchers unlock potential of desert plants for cleaner efficient energy
Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts.
Dec 17, 2024
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New technology shields wind turbines from positive polarity lightning strikes
A team has developed the world's first technology to prevent damage caused by "positive lightning," which frequently occurs in offshore wind farms during winter.
Dec 17, 2024
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Cars in Australian cities are emitting less—but in the regions exhaust emissions are growing
Within five years, transport is expected to be Australia's top source of greenhouse gas emissions. While renewables and storage are bringing down emissions from the electricity sector, emissions from transport are still growing. ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in its push to become carbon neutral by mid-century, under government plans unveiled on Tuesday.
Dec 17, 2024
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Rising carbon emissions may lead to decreased wind power potential in autumn in South Korea
As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, a recent study has shed light on the potential impacts of climate warming in East Asia on the regional future wind power potential (Wpot).
Dec 17, 2024
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Developing AI-controlled heat pumps for increased efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) helps heat pumps to operate more efficiently, by avoiding incorrect device settings and optimizing system operation. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE is researching a new ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Harnessing spin: New electrocatalysts could transform hydrogen production efficiency
Electrocatalytic water splitting, a process that entails breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen, is a promising approach to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cells, which could in turn be used to power large electric ...
Engineering
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon, demonstrating a new pathway to reduce the environmental impact of the construction ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Porous electrode design could boost all-solid-state battery performance and lifespan
Batteries have become an integral component of modern technology. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) can be found virtually everywhere, from handheld electronic devices and electric vehicles to the large power banks used in renewable ...
Dec 16, 2024
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