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Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Researchers are working to adapt low-cost organic cathode materials and solid-state polymer electrolytes to create a safer next-generation battery…


Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Lithium-ion batteries may be the go-to for electronic devices and electric vehicles, but their reactivity and environmental hazards have scientists…


Sodium-aluminum Battery Heats Up Grid Storage

Sodium-aluminum Battery Heats Up Grid Storage

A new design of a molten sodium battery could find large-scale grid storage applications.


Are Carmakers Building the Wrong EVs?

Are Carmakers Building the Wrong EVs?

Are automakers worldwide gearing up to build the wrong electric vehicles? 


Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun Brings Light to Remote Areas

Alice Min Soo Chun designed a solar-powered, portable, and collapsible lantern to reduce emissions and bring light to remote areas without…


Innovations for Next-gen Solar Cell Commercialization

Innovations for Next-gen Solar Cell Commercialization

​​​​​​​New studies improve perovskite solar cell technology and open a pathway for its commercialization.


Putting the Energy Transition in Perspective

Putting the Energy Transition in Perspective

To put the energy transition in perspective, some questions must be answered–like, how will we master producing, distributing, and consuming…


Study Reveals How Drone Efficiency Compares to EVs, Diesel Trucks

Study Reveals How Drone Efficiency Compares to EVs, Diesel Trucks

A new study from Argonne National Laboratory compares the efficiency of delivery drones, electric vehicles, and diesel trucks against wind…


Addressing Microgrid Uncertainties With Predictive Forecasting Models

Addressing Microgrid Uncertainties With Predictive Forecasting Models

A predictive model from South Korean researchers shows uncertainties in microgrid operations, considering intermittency, load, and day-ahead price…


6 Battery Technologies to Watch

6 Battery Technologies to Watch

New battery chemistries and configurations and innovative manufacturing techniques will help move the energy storage field forward.


Sophisticated Drone Technology Applications in 2023

Sophisticated Drone Technology Applications in 2023

As drones become more sophisticated and affordable, they are finding a variety of new, and sometimes surprising, applications.


Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

Mobile Computing Technology to Support Renewables Demand

As renewable energy investment and infrastructure grow, the energy sector must use connected, adaptable, and rugged technology to build and service…


tech insights Mar 16, 2023 by Chad Hall
Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

Increasing Transmission and Distribution Efficiency for Decarbonization

A study from Carnegie Mellon considers the effects of increasing efficiency in electricity delivery to ease the renewable energy transition.


Battery Storage Breaks Records

Battery Storage Breaks Records

The American Clean Power Association recently unveiled its fourth-quarter and full-year market report with interesting findings about clean energy…


Chien-Shiung Wu: First Lady of Physics

Chien-Shiung Wu: First Lady of Physics

Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu played an important role in nuclear and particle physics during World War II. Her accomplishments include disproving parity…


The Woman Behind the Clarke Calculator

The Woman Behind the Clarke Calculator

Edith Clarke accomplished many firsts as a female electrical engineer. Her work consistently simplified challenging calculations used to solve…


Circular Economy Insights: Lithium-ion Battery Recycling

Circular Economy Insights: Lithium-ion Battery Recycling

A new report charts lithium-ion battery recycling projects, as well as public and private interest in reusing electric vehicle batteries. 


Solving Instability in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Solving Instability in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers highlight instability in halide perovskite solar cells and offer insights on how to solve the problem.


Li-Bridge to Double US Li-ion Battery Revenues by 2030

Li-Bridge to Double US Li-ion Battery Revenues by 2030

According to a recent report citing economic security interests, the Li-Bridge initiative intends to achieve 100% self-supply for domestic U.S.…


Researchers Develop Superior Lithium-air Battery for EVs

Researchers Develop Superior Lithium-air Battery for EVs

Researchers recently developed a new lithium-air battery design with around four times the energy density of industry-standard lithium-ion…