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Can Aqueous Iron Flow Batteries Aid Renewable Energy Storage?

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a safe and inexpensive battery for energy storage using Earth-abundant materials. 

Examining Unique Alternatives to Conventional Energy Storage

Research demonstrates a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage systems.

Advancing Carbon Capture: AI Model Could Boost Efficiency of CCS Technologies

Researchers believe an artificial intelligence model can increase the reliability and efficiency of carbon capture and storage technologies.

A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

One molecule, two molecules, “green” hydrogen and “blue.” Why is colorless and odorless hydrogen referred to with distinct colors, and what…

Researchers Develop Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis System

A new reverse osmosis system could solve challenges surrounding energy consumption used for water desalination.

Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

High costs in materials and production are holding back the scalability of hydrogen fuel cells, but researchers have found a way to reduce costs by…

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…

Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…

The Ins and Outs of Compressed Air Energy Storage 

California has partnered with a Canadian company to store excess renewable energy using compressed air in underground caverns.

Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

The price of commercial and residential solar power has increased for the first time in more than a decade.

Researchers Develop Method for Extracting Hydrogen From Seawater

Researchers look to the sea and the process of electrolysis to generate hydrogen, an important renewable, green resource.

Fusion Power Promises: Separating the Hype From Reality

If only there were a fusion reactor that not only made its own tritium fuel from lithium but also produced enough excess for a tidy profit.

Using Mud Batteries as Low-cost Soil Moisture Sensing Solution

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a first-of-a-kind mud battery technology using microbes to harvest…

NREL Solar Research Paving the Way for Energy Transition

NREL researchers analyzed the possibility of achieving decarbonization goals using solar power and offering innovative ways to commercialize III-V…

EV Batteries vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Promising Alternative Fuels for Different Segments

These two alternative fuels seem to compete, but both have their own place in the broader transportation market. Here are the key differences and…

Energy Storage Solution Uses Gravity and AI-Controlled Cranes