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Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom

Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli's decision to buy an electric cab would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable to light their homes at night.

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Energy & Green Tech

Radiant-convective heating terminal show potential for improved indoor thermal environment for intermittent heating

A recent study published in Engineering, "Indoor Thermal Environment Improvement Based on Switchable Radiation/Convection-Combined Intermittent Heating: Comparison between Conventional Terminals and Integrated Novel Terminal," ...

19 hours ago

Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world's most powerful tidal turbine

The number of tidal power and other offshore renewable energy installations is set to grow significantly around the UK coastline over the coming decades.

Sep 27, 2024

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Organic supramolecular crystals with high hydrogen storage performance could enhance fuel-cell vehicle efficiency

Hydrogen is often seen as the fuel of the future on account of its zero-emission and high gravimetric energy density, meaning it stores more energy per unit of mass compared to gasoline. Its low volumetric density, however, ...

Sep 27, 2024

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Untapped potential: Study shows how water systems can help accelerate renewable energy adoption

Stanford-led research reveals how water systems, from desalination plants to wastewater treatment facilities, could help make renewable energy more affordable and dependable. The study, published Sept. 27 in Nature Water, ...

Sep 27, 2024

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Clean energy transition: The impact of financial costs on the development of renewable energy sources

It is widely recognized that finance is one of the critical enablers of accelerating climate action. However, renewable energy deployment (particularly in developing countries) requires more financing than fossil fuel-based ...

Sep 27, 2024

Engineering

Novel recycling process for rare-earth elements could improve green technology and boost carbon neutrality

In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers from Kyoto University have unveiled a novel method for the efficient separation and recycling of rare-earth elements (REEs) from end-of-life magnets. This innovative ...

Sep 27, 2024

Which is ecologically better: Concrete or plastic pipes?

On behalf of the FBS (Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems), Fraunhofer UMSICHT prepared a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of wastewater pipes made of (steel) concrete. This also functions as an ...

Sep 27, 2024

New continuous reaction process can help turn plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel

Washington State University scientists successfully tested a new way to produce sustainable jet fuel from lignin-based agricultural waste. Published in the journal Fuel Processing Technology, the team's research demonstrated ...

Sep 26, 2024

New tandem solar cells break efficiency record—they could eventually supercharge how we get energy from the sun

The sight of solar panels installed on rooftops and large energy farms has become commonplace in many regions around the world. Even in gray and rainy UK, solar power is becoming a major player in electricity generation.

Sep 26, 2024

Fluoride-free batteries: Safeguarding the environment and enhancing performance

A research team has developed a new fluorine-free binder and electrolyte designed to advance eco-friendly, high-performance battery technology. Their findings were recently published in the Chemical Engineering Journal.

Sep 26, 2024

Solar panels soon may power and protect apple orchards

A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell's Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels, which would not only track the sun to capture energy, but provide a warm canopy on cooler spring days and ...

Sep 26, 2024

Scientists simplify design and servicing of vanadium flow batteries to balance power grid

Skoltech scientists have presented a model that facilitates the design and operation of vanadium redox flow batteries. These are large-scale storage units for electrical power that promise to play a major part in the energy ...

Sep 26, 2024

Electricity workforce must double to hit renewables target—energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia's 2030 renewable energy target, our new report finds. More than 80% of these jobs will be in renewables. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake ...

Sep 26, 2024

Big lithium plans for Imperial Valley, one of California's poorest regions, raise a bigger question: Who should benefit?

Imperial County consistently ranks among the most economically distressed places in California. The Salton Sea, the state's biggest and most toxic lake, is an environmental disaster. And the region's politics have been dominated ...

Sep 26, 2024

Hydrogen is touted as a climate solution, but can it be good business?

Hydrogen is often seen as a key element in the global energy transition, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels—in particular for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and steel and ...

Sep 26, 2024

Study shows US can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2035

Dramatically expanding climate-action policies across all levels of government, sectors of society and the economy could slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, according to a new report ...

Sep 26, 2024

How US utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035

Utility companies in the United States could double electric transmission capacity by 2035 by replacing existing transmission lines with those made from advanced materials, according to a new study published today in the ...

Sep 25, 2024

Waste heat to green energy: New approach boosts thermoelectric generator efficiency

Thermoelectric generators that can convert waste heat to clean energy could soon be as efficient as other renewable energy sources, like solar, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.

Sep 25, 2024

AI-guided experimentation identifies better energy storage solution

Finding a needle in a haystack is the quintessentially impossible task. But what if new tools could make it straightforwardly achievable? Imagine if, instead of searching through everything by hand, you could portion out ...

Sep 25, 2024

Major boost in carbon capture and storage essential to reach 2°C climate target, study suggests

Large expansion of carbon capture and storage is necessary to fulfill the Paris Climate Agreement. Yet a new study led by Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden and University of Bergen, in Norway, shows that without ...

Sep 25, 2024

Researchers develop carbon dots-driven green radiative cooling coating for energy saving in buildings

Buildings account for about 90% of Hong Kong's electricity consumption and over 60% of carbon emissions. Energy conservation in buildings is crucial for achieving climate mitigation goals. Hong Kong Polytechnic University ...

Sep 25, 2024

Battery innovation: Extending lifespan and capacity through self-healing materials

One of the greatest challenges in the fight against climate change is energy storage. Fossil fuel essentially stores itself, with its energy locked inside its own chemical bonds. But how do you store more sustainable, but ...

Sep 25, 2024

The connection between green energy and high power bills

For years, Nevada has put affordable energy on the back burner. Now, ratepayers are getting burned.

Sep 25, 2024

Can cryptocurrencies ever be green?

Cryptocurrencies have been condemned over their environmental record at a time when traditional investments have been rapidly moving towards greener environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. So how long will it be ...

Sep 25, 2024

Using Turing patterns to enhance soft pneumatic technology

Sep 28, 2024

Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation

Sep 27, 2024

LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments

Sep 27, 2024

As LLMs grow bigger, they're more likely to give wrong answers than admit ignorance

Sep 27, 2024

Scientists develop novel digital encoding system using fluorescent pixels

Sep 27, 2024

Computing scheme accelerates machine learning while improving energy efficiency of traditional data operations

Sep 26, 2024

New study shows AI can forecast mining disasters

Sep 26, 2024

Enhancing semiconductor functionality with TeSeO materials for future electronics

Sep 26, 2024

Bubbling up: Uncovering melt pool dynamics in metal manufacturing

Sep 26, 2024

From quantum to wireless: Enhancing chip-scale communication with terahertz tech

Sep 25, 2024

ChatGPT's rise linked to decline in public knowledge sharing on online Q&A platforms

Sep 25, 2024

Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics

Sep 25, 2024

Replacing hype about AI in journal articles with accurate measurements of success

Sep 25, 2024

There's two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions

Sep 25, 2024

Shark intestines inspire a new way to keep fluid flowing in one direction down a pipe

Sep 25, 2024

New adhesive using elastomer makes lighter, more carbon-efficient vehicles possible

Sep 25, 2024

Researchers design platypus-inspired bionic multi-receptor skin

Sep 25, 2024

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

Sep 25, 2024

AI model beats CAPTCHA every time

Sep 24, 2024

Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond

Sep 24, 2024

Thermal stability analysis technique for EV batteries to detect risk of fire or explosion

Recently, there have been a number of electric vehicle (EV) battery fire incidents. Unlike the batteries used in small mobile devices, such as smartphones, the battery pack of an EV is composed of hundreds of battery cells, ...

Dec 4, 2020

A more profitable and eco-friendly method for turning biomass into biochemicals and green hydrogen

Many have dreamed of being able to turn straw into gold like the fabled Rumpelstiltskin. While this may not be possible in the literal sense, scientists are using sunlight to turn straw into something more valuable.

Dec 3, 2020

Proverbial wolf can't blow down modern timber high-rises, says researcher

With an increasing demand for a more sustainable alternative for high-rise construction, new research from UBC Okanagan, in collaboration with Western University and FPInnovations, points to timber as a sustainable and effective ...

Dec 3, 2020

Porsche launches effort to make carbon-neutral 'e-gas'

Porsche has no plan to make an electric version of its iconic 911 sports cars. So, how to ensure continued sale of its flagship model far into the future, when governments around the world, including California's, are planning ...

Dec 3, 2020

Engineers invent fast and safe way to store natural gas for useful applications

Natural gas is the cleanest of all fossil fuels, but storing it safely and affordably remains a challenge. Now, engineers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have devised a method to convert natural gas into a ...

Dec 3, 2020

Offshore wind industry prepares to ride economic high tide

The U.S. offshore wind energy pipeline is predicted to exceed 25,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. But, with only two commercial offshore wind plants currently operating in the United States, developers need accurate modeling to ...

Dec 3, 2020

Study shows promising material can store solar energy for months or years

As we move away from fossil fuels and shift to renewable energy to tackle climate change, the need for new ways to capture and store energy becomes increasingly important.

Dec 2, 2020

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Oddly satisfying metamaterials store energy in their skin

When you press the dimpled circles on a fountain drink lid, they become either convex or concave. Materials or structures that have two stable states demonstrate a concept called bistability.

Dec 2, 2020

Nanomaterials enable dual-mode heating and cooling device

Engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a dual-mode heating and cooling device for building climate control that, if widely deployed in the U.S., could cut HVAC energy use by nearly 20 percent.

Dec 2, 2020

Selecting best microalgae for biodiesel production

Microalgae are a promising source of energy to replace fossil fuels, as they have several advantages over conventional crops used for commercial biodiesel. Microalgae have a shorter lifecycle and they can be developed in ...

Dec 1, 2020

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New generation of solar cells contributes to the Green Revolution

The European Union is determined to undertake a major reform known as the European Green Deal with an aim of making Europe the first climate neutral continent in 2050. The biggest changes will take place in the energy production ...

Dec 1, 2020

Synthetic data sets set new standard in energy systems research

,A decent maxim for systems engineering would be "there is no substitute for the real thing"—there is nothing like testing a new device or idea on a real system, at absolute fidelity. But for obvious reasons, this is not ...

Dec 1, 2020

Hydrogen-powered heavy duty vehicles could contribute significantly to achieving climate goals

A partial transition of German road transport to hydrogen energy is among the possibilities being discussed to help meet national climate targets. A team of researchers from the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ...

Dec 1, 2020

Australia's states have been forced to go it alone on renewable energy, but it's a risky strategy

Several Australian states are going it alone on the the energy transition. The policies adopted by New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and others represent major departures from the existing national approach, and run counter ...

Dec 1, 2020

Staying home during COVID-19 means higher electricity bills

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States in March, disruptions to daily patterns of life have become the norm. For the average American, the amount of time spent at home—whether working or avoiding ...

Dec 1, 2020

A strategy to transform the structure of metal-organic framework electrocatalysts

The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a chemical process that leads to the generation of molecular oxygen. This reaction is of key importance for the development of clean energy technologies, including water electrolyzers, ...

Nov 30, 2020 feature

Discoveries highlight new possibilities for magnesium batteries

Magnesium batteries have long been considered a potentially safer and less expensive alternative to lithium-ion batteries, but previous versions have been severely limited in the power they delivered.

Nov 30, 2020

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AI-fueled batteries

Machine learning is increasingly being used as a tool that helps researchers discover new materials and compounds for their unique design requirements. This novel approach cuts down the time researchers spend creating and ...

Nov 30, 2020

UK's sole hydrogen car maker bets on green revolution

Hydrogen-powered car manufacturer Riversimple is hoping to steal a march on competitors ahead of Britain's promised "green revolution" that would see petrol-powered cars banned within 10 years.

Nov 28, 2020

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Battered by virus and oil slump, biofuels fall out of favour

Hit by the coronavirus pandemic and a sharp drop in oil prices, biofuel demand has declined for the first time in two decades and may struggle to recover, according to experts.

Nov 27, 2020

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Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom

Radiant-convective heating terminal show potential for improved indoor thermal environment for intermittent heating

Clean energy transition: The impact of financial costs on the development of renewable energy sources

Novel recycling process for rare-earth elements could improve green technology and boost carbon neutrality

Using Turing patterns to enhance soft pneumatic technology

Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation

LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments

As LLMs grow bigger, they're more likely to give wrong answers than admit ignorance

Scientists develop novel digital encoding system using fluorescent pixels

Computing scheme accelerates machine learning while improving energy efficiency of traditional data operations

New study shows AI can forecast mining disasters

Enhancing semiconductor functionality with TeSeO materials for future electronics

Bubbling up: Uncovering melt pool dynamics in metal manufacturing

From quantum to wireless: Enhancing chip-scale communication with terahertz tech

ChatGPT's rise linked to decline in public knowledge sharing on online Q&A platforms

Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics

Replacing hype about AI in journal articles with accurate measurements of success

There's two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions

Shark intestines inspire a new way to keep fluid flowing in one direction down a pipe

New adhesive using elastomer makes lighter, more carbon-efficient vehicles possible

Researchers design platypus-inspired bionic multi-receptor skin

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

AI model beats CAPTCHA every time

Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond

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