Engineering
The electric grids of the future will need to handle much bigger loads due to electrification of transportation and other sectors. This could mean expensive infrastructure upgrades to ensure their reliable operation, but ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Over the past decade, SLAC scientist Johanna Nelson Weker has watched hundreds of batteries charge, discharge, and ultimately fizzle out. Her team's research has improved the understanding of battery reliability. More reliable ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
New research from some of our leading energy experts has shown that the UK sits on underground heat capable of providing sustainable, carbon-neutral heating and cooling for large areas of the nation.
Jun 7, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Wind energy, an important renewable power source, has witnessed rapid growth in recent years due to its abundance, cleanliness, safety, and mature generation technology.
May 30, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
May 9, 2023
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Business
As cryptocurrency mining draws increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., some state legislatures are considering proposals to restrict the industry over growing concerns about its energy use. Other states, though, ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Coal-fired power plants have been in place for a long time to meet the global demands for power generation. Needless to say, there are environmental and human health concerns to be addressed on this front. While there are ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A new zero-emissions ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology has arrived in San Francisco, where it will undergo trial runs and preparations to carry passengers later this year.
Mar 15, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Current society is transitioning en masse from fossil fuels to renewable resources and electric batteries. Despite the urgency to switch to greener methods, core challenges related to efficiency and sustainability pose a ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A common ingredient—salt—could have a big role to play in the energy transition to lower carbon energy sources.
Feb 21, 2023
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