Betting big on hydrogen: Are we really ready?
Green hydrogen is seen as a game-changer for the future of energy.
It has many promising uses: it can act as a "battery" for energy...
Scientists discover new way to boost sodium-ion battery power
Researchers have come up with an exciting new way to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, which could make energy storage cheaper and safer.
This...
Researchers triple solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with new coating technology
A research team has made a breakthrough in improving the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
They developed a catalyst coating that enhances SOFC...
Scientists develop new membrane to improve lithium extraction from salt lakes
In a significant breakthrough for lithium recovery, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...
Scientists develop all-climate zinc-ion batteries with new hydrogel electrolyte
Researchers have made a breakthrough in zinc-ion battery technology, creating a new hydrogel electrolyte that allows these batteries to operate efficiently in a wide...
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...