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Radioactive Decay Powers a Novel Nuclear Battery

Radioactive Decay Powers a Novel Nuclear Battery

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 


Mars Power Solution? All About Lithium Carbon Dioxide Batteries

Mars Power Solution? All About Lithium Carbon Dioxide Batteries

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?


Free Flowing Ions in Solid-State Batteries Create Safer EVs

Free Flowing Ions in Solid-State Batteries Create Safer EVs

These solid-state lithium-metal batteries can provide a stable interface for high-voltage operation.


tech insights Oct 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

With EV adoption rising, utilities must decide between infrastructure upgrades or smart charge management to ease grid stress. 


Brine Batteries: Extracting Lithium From Saltwater

Brine Batteries: Extracting Lithium From Saltwater

Salty water could provide all the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries, but extraction is tricky. Can researchers devise an efficient method?


NREL Rolls Out Python-Enhanced Ocean Energy Models

NREL Rolls Out Python-Enhanced Ocean Energy Models

The upgraded Marine and Hydrokinetic Toolkit helps developers assess and improve marine renewable energy technologies. 


Model Predicts Renewable Energy Storage Needs

Model Predicts Renewable Energy Storage Needs

Understanding future energy needs could make transitioning to renewable energy easier.


Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

A natural, abundant material could make batteries more efficient and sustainable.


Can an Iron-Chloride Cathode Cut EV Battery Costs?

Can an Iron-Chloride Cathode Cut EV Battery Costs?

Georgia Tech researchers say the novel cathode could boost battery efficiency.


tech insights Oct 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is using machine learning to predict a battery’s risk of thermal runaway.


How Do Inverters Contribute to Grid Resilience?

How Do Inverters Contribute to Grid Resilience?

As renewable energy grows, advanced inverters plus battery energy storage systems are keys to grid stability.


Breaking Through Biofouling To Enable Underwater Solar

Breaking Through Biofouling To Enable Underwater Solar

A nano-particle coating could boost underwater solar panels’ efficiency. 


AI Synergy: Streamlining Renewables in Grid Operations

AI Synergy: Streamlining Renewables in Grid Operations

Artificial intelligence can aid in meeting renewable energy goals.


tech insights Oct 18, 2024 by Jane Marsh
AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

Researchers demonstrated how algorithms can facilitate energy-sharing between urban buildings to ease grid strain. 


Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.


tech insights Oct 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Here’s how California overcame grid resilience issues during summer heatwaves. 


Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

The algorithms adapt to the challenges of managing renewables and distributed resources.


Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Sunamp has created a novel method to store excess power as heat.


tech insights Oct 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Wind farms wait for months for grid connection. What’s causing the delays, and what will it take to streamline the process?


Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

The AI model uses X-ray crystallography data to help researchers design materials for diverse applications, from batteries to magnets.


tech insights Oct 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz