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A novel method of battery pack inconsistency and state-of-charge estimation

The lithium-ion battery has been widely used in distribution energy system and electric vehicles as its features of high density, long cycle, low self-discharge...
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How to use Li-ion batteries safely

More and more people are using electric vehicles and green energy sources (solar, wind or geothermal heat) nowadays. These techniques can help solve the...
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Scientists develop a new catalyst to enhance Li-air battery function

Lithium-air battery, Li-air battery for short, is a renewable energy source. It is considered to play an important role in energy storage to meet...
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Turning greenhouse gas into car batteries: a new technique developed by scientists

Greenhouse gas, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse effect can rise global temperature, cause destructive floods,...
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Sugar alcohols: the new possible way to store solar and wind energy

As renewable energy is more and more important in the world energy supply, how to effectively store the energy is a critical issue. Recently, scientists...
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Scientists find a new way to produce metals, which can reduce energy use and...

Traditionally, metals are produced via heat. In a high temperature, metals like silver, iron, copper, and other base metals are produced from their ores. Metal...
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Wind energy costs may decrease by 40% in 2030, say wind energy experts

Renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy, has become more and more important in the global energy supply. However, its long-term contribution depends on...
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Are householders happy to pay for someone else’s solar system?

Many governments world-wide have established financial incentives to promote the take-up of residential solar (photovoltaic) energy systems. These incentive programs have seen increased numbers...
Solar energy

Shared solar: the next big thing in renewable energy

Solar energy in the US has increased fast in the last 10 years. In 2014, the annual installed capacity reached 6,201 MW, more than...
Uranium

Uranium in sea water: a renewable for nuclear energy

Uranium is a very heavy metal formed in supernovas (i.e. exploding stars) about 6.6 billion years ago. It is not common in the solar system,...