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Does $10.6B Lithium Mining Merger Make Sense?

Does $10.6B Lithium Mining Merger Make Sense?

Allkem and Livent will combine to form the fifth-largest lithium producer, with plans to grow. 


Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

Recent earnings reports from several leading automakers show solid sales figures as they make headway in the electric vehicle market. Here’s 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.


Algorithm Pinpoints Grid Status With Smart Meters Instead of Measurement Devices

Algorithm Pinpoints Grid Status With Smart Meters Instead of Measurement Devices

Arizona State University researchers have developed an algorithm that pulls data from residential smart meters to identify network connectivity,…


Celebrating the Smart Grid Enabling Ethernet

Celebrating the Smart Grid Enabling Ethernet

Fifty years after it was first proposed, the Ethernet has enabled the Internet and the development of smart power grids.


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.


Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

A new study from Cornell hopes to provide greater insight into battery design and performance. This article examines the intercalation process for…


tech insights May 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

Research breakthroughs in perovskite solar cells are generating excitement about improved efficiencies and other possibilities.


Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

A lithium-ion sieve developed by German researchers can be used to recover lithium from regional geothermal waters in Europe. 


Examining the Role of ESSIs and Databases in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Examining the Role of ESSIs and Databases in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Energy storage system integrators develop and sell battery-powered energy storage systems. They are key to the growth of energy storage systems in…


Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

A vastly complex computer simulation helps researchers develop strategies for dealing with wind events that could damage offshore wind turbines.


Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

An exhaustive report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined opportunities and barriers to bringing advanced…


Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

Tesla’s latest report shows a 12 percent degradation in battery pack capacity over 200,000 miles.


EE Power Connections—Industry Jobs for May 2023

EE Power Connections—Industry Jobs for May 2023

Join our light-hearted look at the serious topic of job hunting as EE Power tries to connect the great engineers in our audience with the amazing…


Growing Lithium Needs Causing International Tension

Growing Lithium Needs Causing International Tension

Chile nationalizes its lithium production while the rest of the world depends on China to obtain the key element to current and future battery…


Hyundai All-In On EV Research and Development

Hyundai All-In On EV Research and Development

The South Korean manufacturer is poised to become one of the industry’s EV leaders with new world-class products.


Using Annual Energy Density to Determine Energy’s Environmental Impact

Using Annual Energy Density to Determine Energy’s Environmental Impact

A study introduces the concept of annual energy density to measure the environmental footprint of electric power generation.