Seven things you need to know about lithium-ion battery safety
Lithium-ion batteries are the most widespread portable energy storage solution—but there are growing concerns regarding their safety.
Mar 20, 2023
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Low-carbon solutions can provide energy for displaced people
Using solar and battery power can reduce costs and emissions associated with providing power to refugee camps, researchers have found.
Mar 9, 2023
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Engineering team unlocks the key to new generation of safe, energy-efficient lithium batteries
Under the challenge of climate change and the demand for clean energy, there have been rising concerns about the manufacturing of batteries with a high level of safety and higher capacity, which is crucial for supporting ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Installing a backup power supply: Electrical engineers answer your questions
South Africa's electricity utility Eskom has made it clear that "loadshedding"—rolling scheduled power cuts—isn't going to end any time soon. This reality, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement during his annual ...
Feb 17, 2023
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Electric car batteries could be key to boosting energy storage: Study
Electric car batteries could be used to boost power storage in the future, injecting electricity into the grid during times of scarcity or storing electricity during periods of excess, a new study found Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2023
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Researchers create smaller, cheaper flow batteries for clean energy
Clean energy is the leading solution for climate change. But solar and wind power are inconsistent at producing enough energy for a reliable power grid. Alternatively, lithium-ion batteries can store energy but are a limited ...
Jan 13, 2023
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EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse ...
Dec 26, 2022
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Thinking of buying a battery to help power your home? Here's what you need to know
Batteries are undoubtedly part of our energy future. Should you put one in your home now to store solar output, manage your energy use and cut costs? It really depends on what you want to achieve.
Dec 16, 2022
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Exploring the future of aqueous batteries
Lithium-ion batteries, which today power everything from the smartphones we carry in our pockets to the electric vehicles we drive, are projected to capture 80% of the rechargeable battery market in the coming years.
Dec 12, 2022
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Researchers design iron-based cathode to achieve record performance for protonic ceramic fuel cells
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have designed an innovative iron-based cathode material to achieve record performance for protonic ceramic fuel cells, marking a significant step forward ...
Nov 17, 2022
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