Scientists develop closed-loop pumped storage hydropower for climate change
A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that closed-loop pumped storage hydropower has the lowest global...
Penn state researchers innovate in high-performance battery technology for EVs
Penn State researchers led by assistant professor Hongtao Sun have developed an innovative method for fabricating battery electrodes.
This new approach could lead to high-performance...
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into clean fuel
We've all heard about how our planet is getting warmer because of the greenhouse gases we've been releasing for the past few centuries.
A lot...
Zinc-air batteries could be the next big thing in electric vehicles, shows study
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular by the day.
They help reduce pollution and are seen as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuel-based cars.
But...
Solid-state batteries: The future of electric cars?
Electric cars today mainly use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries are decent. They can store a good amount of energy compared to their size and can...
New battery breakthrough helps cars drive longer and charge faster
Electric cars are becoming a big deal.
People want them to drive long distances without needing to charge often, just like cars with gasoline.
At Penn...
Scientists invent new solar devices to boost stability and efficiency
Did you know our own body can teach us ways to make better solar energy devices?
Scientists at Penn State University looked at our body's...
Scientists make the leaf-inspired solar panels
You know how plants soak up the sun's energy?
Researchers are now making solar panels that work a bit like leaves! By learning from nature,...
Scientists find magic way to power new super-durable fuel cells
Imagine a truck that runs on clean energy, almost like magic, with hardly any harmful stuff coming out of the exhaust.
Scientists have made a...
Scientists develop new technique to analyze hydrogen fuel cell stability
Scientists at the University of New South Wales Sydney are making strides to address the hurdles hindering the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cells.
As...