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Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous generators can resolve reliability…


Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Wind for Solar: Device Cleans Solar Panels Autonomously

Korean scientists pioneer an innovative technique leveraging wind power to enhance solar energy efficiency. 


tech insights May 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Quantum Leap: Safeguarding the Grid With Quantum Computing

Quantum Leap: Safeguarding the Grid With Quantum Computing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners are testing methods to use quantum computing to safeguard the power grid from cyberattacks.


tech insights May 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Cell Powers Remote IoT Devices

Innovative Cell Powers Remote IoT Devices

The pyroelectrochemical cell can convert surrounding heat into energy, which greatly affects powering devices in remote areas.


Can Depleted Fossil Fuel Reservoirs Be Revived for Hydrogen Storage?

Can Depleted Fossil Fuel Reservoirs Be Revived for Hydrogen Storage?

Subsurface hydrogen storage research explores the possibilities and potential consequences of tapping depleted oil and natural gas reserves for…


Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Life With Pulsed Charging

Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Life With Pulsed Charging

Research demonstrates charging with high-frequency current pulses minimizes aging effects in lithium-ion batteries.


tech insights May 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Tiny Changes Could Lead to Cheaper Green Hydrogen

Tiny Changes Could Lead to Cheaper Green Hydrogen

Smoltek has completed a 1,000-hour durability test on hydrogen electrolyzers using less iridium, making them a more feasible option for large-scale…


News Apr 29, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Fusion Future: From Concept to Reality

Fusion Future: From Concept to Reality

Part one of this series explored the concept of nuclear fusion. Part two focuses on the progress made in nuclear fusion research and the ongoing…


Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to improve battery…


new products Apr 28, 2024 by Mike Falter
Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Faster charging rates have raised concerns about battery safety and longevity, so researchers are focusing on the chemical composition of batteries…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Doubling Up: Perovskite Adds Efficiency to Silicon Solar Cells

Doubling Up: Perovskite Adds Efficiency to Silicon Solar Cells

Researchers have reviewed the potential and challenges of combining and scaling silicon solar cells with perovskite. 


tech insights Apr 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From City Bus to Desk Size: Steam Turbines Shrink To Meet Power Production Challenges

From City Bus to Desk Size: Steam Turbines Shrink To Meet Power Production Challenges

Smaller steam turbines have been engineered to match the output of their traditionally large counterparts while using minimal space—thanks to an…


tech insights Apr 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Green Hydrogen-Powered Crypto Mining: A Catalyst for Renewable Energy?

Green Hydrogen-Powered Crypto Mining: A Catalyst for Renewable Energy?

Researchers have identified a potential solution to the environmental concerns surrounding cryptocurrency mining, which has been criticized for its…


Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Researchers are prioritizing energy efficiency and reliability in the shift toward electrified transportation and infrastructure, concentrating…


tech insights Apr 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

An improved battery recycling approach directly extracts active lithium from spent batteries at room temperature.


Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Texas A&M University leveraged quantum mechanics to investigate how external pressure impacts the performance of lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A Solar Sandwich and 5 Other Developments for a Bright Future

A Solar Sandwich and 5 Other Developments for a Bright Future

Six recent research developments are tackling the biggest challenges in solar power, including solar panel materials and construction.


tech insights Apr 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Researchers have devised a method to measure solar irradiance fluctuations between disparate geographic locations using data from a desert and the…


Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Recent battery research holds promise for solid-state and higher-quality rechargeable batteries.


tech insights Apr 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz