New research can help electric utilities account for climate change
Researchers have devised a method to determine the impact of climate change on the supply and variability of local renewable energy.
Sep 27, 2022
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Energy storage is important to creating affordable, reliable, deeply decarbonized electricity systems
In deeply decarbonized energy systems utilizing high penetrations of variable renewable energy (VRE), energy storage is needed to keep the lights on and the electricity flowing when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't ...
May 16, 2022
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Using liquid metal to develop energy storage systems with 100 times better heat transfer
The industrial production of steel, concrete, or glass requires more than 20% of Germany's total energy consumption. Up to now, 90% of the fuels used for these processes have been of fossil nature.
Apr 24, 2024
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Technology enhances solar option during outages
During a power outage, we might not think of using the sun as a backup generator. But solar energy is playing a key role in keeping the lights on when the power is knocked out.
Apr 4, 2022
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Engineering
Modular dam design could accelerate the adoption of renewable energy
Southwest Research Institute has developed a new modular steel buttress dam system designed to resolve energy storage issues hindering the integration of renewable resources into the energy mix. The m-Presa modular steel ...
Oct 10, 2023
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New report details Switzerland's geo-energy potential
When the Swiss government decided to phase out nuclear power in the wake of the Fukushima accident on 11 March 2011, it also launched a major nationwide research program to explore alternative energy sources, with the goal ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Definitive valuation guide for pumped storage hydropower
A new U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored guidebook, spearheaded by Argonne, helps illustrate the value of investing in the world's best clean energy storage technology.
May 13, 2021
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Small communities could be buying, selling and saving money on electric power right now. Here's how
Globally, the electricity sector is shifting from large, centralized grids powered by fossil fuels to smaller and smarter renewable local networks.
Sep 23, 2022
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Optimising economic and social impacts through sustainable renewable energy resources
The power sector accounts for 25% of global CO2 emissions and decarbonization of the entire energy system is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of reducing global temperature rise to below 2◦C above pre-industrial ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Business
A suburban Philadelphia firm bets on new technology to store solar power 24/7
In a repurposed mushroom barn in Chester County, Sycamore International Inc. recycles electronic equipment, including refurbishing 30,000 old laptops a month for resale. Steven Figgatt, Sycamore's chief executive, says his ...
Sep 7, 2022
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