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‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…


Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

If you think you will soon be driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle, think again. 


Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while reducing emissions. 


Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 


Going Digital: Technology Is Key to Meeting Energy Demand

Going Digital: Technology Is Key to Meeting Energy Demand

Grid digitalization faces many challenges, but it also means more efficient performance and a more robust platform for renewables integration and…


Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Beyond the Blades: 6 Innovations Challenging Wind Turbine Design

Could the traditional three-blade wind turbine design soon become outdated? Six imaginative designs are offering alternatives to the tried-and-true…


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.


Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

Rural Renewables: Toolkit Targets Local Energy

A renewable energy toolkit answers questions and guides North East England residents wanting to develop local projects.


Unnatural Gas? Terraform’s Novel Approach Uses Electricity and Air

Unnatural Gas? Terraform’s Novel Approach Uses Electricity and Air

Start-up Terraform Industries has demonstrated the production of hydrocarbons without releasing carbon dioxide into the air.


tech insights Apr 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Geothermal energy plays a major role in the renewable energy transition with next-generation technologies for exploration and development.


Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Numerous issues, including fierce competition, an oversupply of modules, and changes in net metering agreements, challenge solar equipment…


Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

With more than a million solar panels, the Nova Solar farm in West Texas will power homes and businesses, create jobs, and assist with renewable…


tech insights Mar 19, 2024 by Zac Amos
Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Lightweight and flexible solar panels have the potential to power a range of small and large future spacecraft.


Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Genevieve Stark plans the future of wind energy as a research engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently, she told EEPower…


Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Virtual power plants have the potential to optimize the grid by integrating and managing energy from renewable sources, electric vehicles,…


tech insights Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe. 


 Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Volkswagen is backing a Chinese EV startup to introduce sodium-ion batteries. This article examines how sodium-ion batteries work and reviews the…


Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and Zeno Power promotes decaying radioisotopes to generate clean…


Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is emerging as a promising fuel alternative for carbon-free combustion. The options for green hydrogen production are growing, but…


Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and PowerLight have developed a laser-operated power-beaming system that could provide electricity on the Moon.…