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New Tool Calculates Digital Data’s Carbon Footprint

New Tool Calculates Digital Data’s Carbon Footprint

A tool developed by researchers at U.K.-based Loughborough University helps businesses measure carbon dioxide emissions tied to their data projects. 


High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

Researchers from Idaho National Laboratory found that a high-nickel content battery cathode, NMC811, demonstrates superior cycle life performance…


Intel To Help Address Data Center Cooling

Intel To Help Address Data Center Cooling

The U.S. government is on a mission to solve the problem of data center cooling and has chosen Intel to help address the issue.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EU Launches Energy Supply and Demand Simulation Platform

EU Launches Energy Supply and Demand Simulation Platform

A new European Union-funded platform lets industrial producers calculate capacities and map the supply/demand of waste heat to potential users…


News Jun 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Korean Researchers Pave Path Forward for Emerging Form of Energy Storage

Korean Researchers Pave Path Forward for Emerging Form of Energy Storage

A breakthrough might solve issues surrounding redox-enhanced electrochemical capacitors.


tech insights Jun 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Case for Electric Water Heaters as Storage for Demand Flexibility

The Case for Electric Water Heaters as Storage for Demand Flexibility

A report out of Australia identifies domestic electric water heaters as a promising source of flexible demand, capable of storing energy equivalent…


Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

A research team in Tanzania found that soapstone and granite show promise in storing thermal energy for concentrated solar power generation and…


Off-Grid Cities Study Exposes South African Energy Transition Crisis

Off-Grid Cities Study Exposes South African Energy Transition Crisis

Researchers from Johannesburg, South Africa, are considering the social implications of the transition to sustainable cities.


Researchers Launch Free Calculators for Carbon Capture & Sequestration Projects 

Researchers Launch Free Calculators for Carbon Capture & Sequestration Projects 

Researchers from the University of Houston recently unveiled a free suite of viscosity and minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) calculators for…


Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

Advanced Reactor Roadmap Details Nuclear’s North American Path 

How advanced nuclear reactors can gain commercial traction to meet electricity demands and emissions-reduction targets in North America’s energy…


Researchers Tackle Problems With Silicon-Anode Batteries

Researchers Tackle Problems With Silicon-Anode Batteries

New research addresses an outstanding issue of ion depletion in silicon-anode batteries.


tech insights Jun 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

Rooftop Solar Could Power Manufacturing-Sector Electricity Demand

A study from Northeastern University finds that roof-mounted solar panels could supply enough power for up to 35% of America’s manufacturing…


Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

Researchers Reimagine Solar With Bifacial Perovskite Breakthrough

The research demonstrates the best-performing bifacial perovskite solar cells yet.


tech insights May 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

US-Lead Consortium Begins Work on Mini-Grid Feasibility Study in Fiji

Backed by a U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant, the University of Arizona and other organizations are kicking off an 18-month feasibility…


Using Artificial Photosynthesis to Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Using Artificial Photosynthesis to Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers from the University of Rochester are utilizing an artificial photosynthesis system to produce hydrogen fuel in a fully sustainable way.


Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

Consortium Seeks to Advance Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells

A public-private research collaborative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy will explore methods to enhance the stability and extend the…


Hydrogen to Gain Momentum as Low-Carbon Resource in Energy Transition

Hydrogen to Gain Momentum as Low-Carbon Resource in Energy Transition

A report from British consulting firm GlobalData spotlights trends and advancements in the low-carbon hydrogen market. Let’s unpack the takeaways.


Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

As more consumers switch to renewable energy generation, researchers from Japan are considering the effects on the financial stability of electric…


Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

A new study unveils the ideal electrolyte solution to ensure the greatest balance of performance and reliability.


tech insights May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Seawater batteries are gaining attention as a potentially cost-effective, safe energy storage system solution.