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Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair
Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals with power plant owners to plug in directly, avoiding a potentially longer and more expensive process ...
Jan 26, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Trump casts chill over US wind energy sector
Donald Trump has long ranted against wind energy—claiming turbines are unsightly, dangerous to wildlife and too expensive—with him threatening to upend decades of industry progress just a few hours after resuming power.
Jan 26, 2025
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Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
Cars speeding along a smooth, black-colored street in Nepal's Pokhara are also driving over heaps of discarded plastic, transformed into an ingredient in road construction.
Jan 25, 2025
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Eco-friendly aluminum battery lasts 10,000 cycles with minimal loss
Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources into the U.S. power grid. However, there is a lack of safe and reliable battery technologies to support ...
Jan 24, 2025
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How good old mud can lower building costs
Buildings cost a lot these days. But when concrete buildings are being constructed, there's another material that can make them less expensive: mud.
Jan 24, 2025
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Engineering
New research shows many UK homes can adopt heat pumps with minimal upgrades
A group of energy specialists from University College London, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham has found that more homes in the U.K. could switch from ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity, study finds
Battery-powered electric vehicles are now more reliable and can match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines—marking a pivotal moment in the drive towards sustainable transportation, a ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Engineering
Magnetic sensors offer nondestructive way to verify battery authenticity
Recently, fires and other accidents caused by the use of non-original equipment manufacturer lithium-ion batteries (i.e., compatible batteries) have become a problem. However, these compatible batteries are difficult to distinguish ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.
Jan 23, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
New 2-liter ammonia-fueled engine developed, showing improved thermal efficiency and power output
A 2-liter engine utilizing ammonia, a renewable and zero-carbon energy source, has been developed. This groundbreaking technology is expected to serve as a foundational platform for various applications, including vehicles, ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Business
Electricity from offshore wind is more promising than ever—except for the politics
A new study co-authored by a USC Price professor published in Energies finds that generating electricity with wind turbines off the coast of California is an even more attractive option than it was at the beginning of the ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks being overtaken by China, a think tank said Thursday, days after Trump announced a crackdown on new wind projects.
Jan 23, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Virginia Beach wind farm spared from Trump order, but future projects could be slowed, experts say
President Donald Trump used his first day in office to slam the brakes on the renewable energy industry, issuing an executive order to temporarily halt federal leasing, permitting and approval of both onshore and offshore ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Engineering
Turning water into electricity while detecting fires: Researchers create dual purpose fire sensor
Various clean energy technologies have been developed to meet the rapidly intensifying energy demand and dwindling fossil fuel reserves. However, many of these technologies are hindered by low efficiency and high costs.
Jan 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
The multifaceted challenge of powering AI with data centers
Artificial intelligence has become vital in business and financial dealings, medical care, technology development, research, and much more. Without realizing it, consumers rely on AI when they stream a video, do online banking, ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Report highlights potential of sustainable fuels in Latin American aviation
According to the International Energy Agency, aviation accounts for about 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and aviation emissions are expected to double by mid-century as demand for domestic and international air travel ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Efficient solid oxide fuel cell system could power ships with ammonia-derived hydrogen
In the global quest for sustainable maritime solutions, a study led by researchers from the China–UK Low Carbon College at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in collaboration with the Energy Institute at University College ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
A controversial Idaho wind farm was OK'd last month: Now it's on hold
President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders shortly after his inauguration, including one that rolled back the recent approval of a controversial wind farm in south-central Idaho.
Jan 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Clean hydrogen in minutes: Microwaves deliver clean energy faster
An interdisciplinary team at POSTECH has developed a technology that addresses key limitations in clean hydrogen production using microwaves. They have also successfully elucidated the underlying mechanism of this innovative ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Plastic supercapacitors could solve energy storage problems
Plastics have shaped our modern world and changed the way we live. For decades, they have been primarily used in electronics for their excellent insulating properties. But in the 1970s, scientists accidentally discovered ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Engineering
Getting over the hump: Researchers boost high-speed laser welding for fuel cell production
Fuel cells offer a form of clean energy across many sectors and are of particular interest in vehicles, where they produce no emissions. The production of fuel cells requires the use of a rapid laser welding process; however, ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Yarn-like battery prototype uses seawater to power devices
Most batteries are rigid and incompatible with water. But people work and play in oceans and estuaries, and they could benefit from flexible and saltwater-safe power sources.
Jan 21, 2025
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Engineering
Underground ammonia production: Earth's natural forces offer sustainable solution
Instead of relying on energy-hungry reactors to generate high temperatures and pressure, researchers are looking underground at Earth's natural heat and forces to cook up ammonia for fertilizer.
Jan 21, 2025
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Engineering
How to choose the optimal location for wind turbines in the North Sea
Thousands of wind turbines will be added to the North Sea in the next decades. Environmental scientist Chen Li identified the most beneficial areas for their construction, focusing on material use, carbon footprint, and impact ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key
After years of public discourse related to its safety, costs and waste, nuclear power is making a comeback as a core energy solution. Across North America, nuclear power facilities are being started, rebooted and extended.
Jan 21, 2025
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