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Driving a greener future: how your electric car could help power your neighborhood

A new concept—the "grid of grids"—is revolutionizing the way we think about energy.

Nov 28, 2023

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Remaking an old Swedish oil depot into a giant underground 'thermos'

Work lights strung up along railings illuminate a dank cavern where workers are preparing to transform a former oil depot into a hot water "thermos" to heat a Swedish town.

Oct 17, 2023

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Novel battery storage with solar power could be low-cost clean energy solution

The costs of a type of battery storage suited to supporting the decarbonization of emerging economies have been predicted by Sheffield researchers.

Jul 6, 2023

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Improving market design for energy storage

Energy storage plays a crucial role in our transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. It enables us to store excess energy when it's available, from renewable sources like wind and solar, and use it when demand ...

Jun 8, 2023

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'Uber'-like platform to match heat supply and demand is released

Until now, there was no efficient way for industries generating excess heat to provide it to nearby users who need it. This could provide potential income for the heat "source," and a way to lower heat-based emissions for ...

Jun 5, 2023

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Shear-thickening-fluid–based stemming solution for the construction blasting industry

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has developed the world's first shear-thickening-fluid–based (STF) stemming solution. This is the first time that an STF has been developed into a blasting construction ...

Mar 22, 2023

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Power cuts are hurting small businesses in South Africa—but sharing resources and equipment might be a solution

Worldwide, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the backbone of a thriving economy. They make up a substantial portion of the total number of companies and are estimated to contribute over 87% of all jobs globally.

Mar 15, 2023

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A renewable energy-based bi-directional heat trade system

Global energy trends are shifting toward digitalization, decarbonization and decentralization. Global warming and climate anomalies attributable to environmental pollution featured in the daily news indicate that the threats ...

Mar 7, 2023

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Heavy-duty trucks drive clean hydrogen to the next level

Greenhouse gas emissions have been declining steadily in the EU in recent years, dropping by over a quarter between 1990 and 2019. However, transport is one sector that has bucked the trend, despite advances in technology.

Dec 15, 2022

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Metal powder: Zero-carbon fuel for the future?

Gaining sustainable energy from wind, solar and water is commonly known and applied. However, renewable sources depend on environmental conditions: in peak times of wind and sun, excess energy is produced that is needed in ...

Sep 16, 2022

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