How weather changes affect renewable energy grids: ‘Moderate’ is the new ‘Extreme’
From severe storms to unusual cold and heat waves, extreme weather events are impacting our electric utilities, grid operators, and customers more than ever...
Scientists develop new strategy to stabilize zinc-ion batteries for longer life
Researchers have developed a new method to make zinc-ion batteries more stable and longer-lasting.
This breakthrough, led by Professor Hu Linhua from Hefei Institutes of...
A new technique brings perovskite solar cells closer to market
Solar power is rapidly advancing as the fastest-growing energy technology and one of the cheapest and most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A...
New heat pump technology could revolutionize industrial heating
Industrial companies need process heat for many applications, from producing food and beverages to making metals and paper.
Traditionally, this heat is generated by burning...
Innovative liquid batteries could revolutionize energy storage
As California rapidly shifts to renewable energy, it faces the challenge of storing power for the electric grid.
Solar energy drops at night and during...
Scientists harness algae for clean electricity: A new renewable energy source
In the quest to find sustainable energy sources, algae may hold the key.
Researchers from Concordia University have discovered a way to generate electricity using...
Hydrogen: The green energy game-changer?
Green hydrogen has the potential to transform our energy system, addressing supply issues and reducing emissions.
But its success depends on how cheaply it can...
Scientists innovate safer and more efficient solid-state batteries
In the search for better batteries, researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have made a significant breakthrough with solid-state batteries.
These batteries...
Generating electricity from ice: a cool new discovery
Last year, researchers from the US and Canada made an exciting discovery: they created electrical batteries using ice!
While the electricity output is currently small—just...
Scientists develop eco-friendly method to extract lithium from seawater and groundwater
As the demand for electric vehicles rises, so does the need for lithium, a crucial component in lithium-ion batteries.
However, current methods for extracting lithium...