Two-system model combines desalination and energy storage
Cornell engineers have refined a model that not only cultivates green energy, but also desalinates ocean water for large, drought-stricken coastal populations.
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As photovoltaic market evolved in the last year, prices went up, prices went down
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released its annual cost breakdown of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. The report, "U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Researchers enhance energy optimization web tool with hybrid geothermal heat exchange technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has added a new capability to the REopt web tool to help commercial building owners and energy managers more effectively evaluate the costs associated with geothermal heat pump ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Farm dams can be converted into renewable energy storage systems, says study
Tens of thousands of small-scale hydro energy storage sites could be built from Australia's farm dams, supporting the uptake of reliable, low-carbon power systems in rural communities, new UNSW-Sydney-led research suggests.
Sep 7, 2023
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Cooking (and heating) without gas: What are the impacts of shifting to all-electric homes?
Gas connections for all new housing and sub-divisions will be banned in Victoria from January 1 next year. The long-term result of the state government's significant change to planning approvals will be all-electric housing. ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Study outlines optimal strategy for accelerating the energy transition in China
China has set itself the goal of reaching its peak of carbon dioxide emissions in 2030 and thereafter to reduce emissions to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. To achieve this, it needs to increase photovoltaic (PV) and wind ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Removing barriers to commercialization of magnesium secondary batteries
A research team led by Dr. Minah Lee of the Energy Storage Research Center at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a chemical activation strategy of magnesium metal that enables efficient ...
Jun 16, 2023
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Reused car batteries rev up electric grid
When aging vehicle batteries lack the juice to power your car anymore, they may still hold energy. Yet it's tough to find new uses for lithium-ion batteries with different makers, ages and sizes. A solution is urgently needed ...
Feb 16, 2023
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India's finance minister announces new clean energy funds
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several new clean energy initiatives in the government's annual federal budget speech on Wednesday, saying "green growth" is a top priority for the country.
Feb 1, 2023
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A second chance for batteries, gearboxes and cog-wheels
Used and damaged cars are often disposed of via energy-intensive scrapping processes—even when many of their parts are still fully functional. In the EKODA project, Fraunhofer researchers are developing a better alternative. ...
Jan 3, 2023
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