Predicting the slow death of lithium-ion batteries
Batteries fade as they age, slowly losing power and storage capacity.
Sep 15, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Study shows decrease in renewable energy costs may serve as an accelerator for clean energy expansion
The costs for solar photovoltaics, wind, and battery storage have dropped markedly since 2010. A new study led by Stony Brook University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analyzes the cost of renewable energy in China ...
Jun 1, 2020
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Engineers develop way to improve efficiency and heat tolerance of devices
When it comes to increasing electric storage efficiency and electric breakdown strength—the ability of an electrical system to operate at higher voltage and temperatures with great efficiency—increasing one traditionally ...
Apr 21, 2020
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Battery research could triple range of electric vehicles
New research at the University of Waterloo could lead to the development of batteries that triple the range of electric vehicles.
Dec 11, 2017
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Electric cars and home solar storage capacity increased with simple pre-treatment
The next-gen battery to enable electric cars to run longer and increase the storage capacity for solar energy is on its way thanks to QUT, CSIRO and RMIT researchers' discovery of a simple salt-bath process for rechargeable ...
Jun 14, 2016
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Business
Stellar year for the solar market, at home and abroad
The year 2023, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analyst David Feldman, was a year of historic proportions in the solar power industry.
Jul 16, 2024
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Study ranks feasibility of converting 245 US coal plants to nuclear
An assessment ranks the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the U.S. into advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and utilities to meet decarbonization goals, according ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Automotive
Honda announces US$11 bn EV battery and vehicle plant in Canada
Japanese auto giant Honda announced Thursday the largest automotive investment in Canada's history, worth Can$15 billion (US$11 billion), for a massive new EV battery and vehicle assembly plant.
Apr 25, 2024
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Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind farm tender
The Danish Energy Agency on Monday launched its biggest tender for the construction of offshore wind farms, aimed at producing six gigawatts by 2030—more than double Denmark's current capacity.
Apr 22, 2024
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New analysis highlights geothermal heat pumps as key opportunity in switch to clean energy
A new analysis from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that, coupled with building envelope improvements, installing geothermal heat pumps in around 70% of U.S. ...
Jan 29, 2024
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