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Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Texas A&M University leveraged quantum mechanics to investigate how external pressure impacts the performance of lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Design Guidance for Critical Hydro Systems

Design Guidance for Critical Hydro Systems

Pumped storage hydropower systems can offset renewable energy fluctuations and protect grid stability. A Department of Energy study explores how to…


Channeling Hydropower: How Waterways Can Support the Grid

Channeling Hydropower: How Waterways Can Support the Grid

From repurposing waterways to advancing projects with higher-performing technologies, the U.S. can invest in hydropower for reliable electricity…


Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Capacity-recovery technology from Toyota may be the quickest way to revive lithium-ion batteries without dismantling them.


Can Aqueous Iron Flow Batteries Aid Renewable Energy Storage?

Can Aqueous Iron Flow Batteries Aid Renewable Energy Storage?

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a safe and inexpensive battery for energy storage using Earth-abundant materials. 


Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Researchers attempt to understand the dynamic behavior of grid-connected and off-grid DC microgrids to enhance their overall reliability.


tech insights Mar 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
In the Dark: Limited DER Data Causes Grid Ops Challenges

In the Dark: Limited DER Data Causes Grid Ops Challenges

Behind-the-meter distributed energy resources like home electric vehicle chargers and solar panels offer opportunities for boosting grid…


Powering Carbon Capture With Geothermal Energy

Powering Carbon Capture With Geothermal Energy

Ohio State University researchers have developed a system combining direct air carbon capture technology with geothermal energy to remove carbon…


 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…


Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

This article reviews three breakthroughs in battery technology and their potential for extending electric vehicle range.


tech insights Mar 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Examining Unique Alternatives to Conventional Energy Storage

Examining Unique Alternatives to Conventional Energy Storage

Research demonstrates a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage systems.


tech insights Feb 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Harnessing Hydropower Inertia for Improved Grid Stability

Harnessing Hydropower Inertia for Improved Grid Stability

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has introduced an algorithm to assess the behavior of pumped storage hydropower systems. The method could make…


tech insights Feb 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microsoft, PNNL Use AI to Find Lithium Alternatives

Microsoft, PNNL Use AI to Find Lithium Alternatives

In a joint venture with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Microsoft has employed artificial intelligence to create a battery with less lithium. 


tech insights Feb 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Using Renewable Energy Storage for More Energy-Efficient Desalination Technology

Using Renewable Energy Storage for More Energy-Efficient Desalination Technology

NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers have integrated energy storage with desalination to address the current shortcomings of water…


tech insights Feb 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

The team leveraged ground-state electron transfer to develop water-based conductive ink for use in flexible electronics.


tech insights Feb 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

The researchers developed a 70 kW vanadium flow battery stack, surpassing conventional 30 kW solutions.


tech insights Feb 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Advancing Carbon Capture: AI Model Could Boost Efficiency of CCS Technologies

Advancing Carbon Capture: AI Model Could Boost Efficiency of CCS Technologies

Researchers believe an artificial intelligence model can increase the reliability and efficiency of carbon capture and storage technologies.


Supercapacitor, Lithium-Ion Combo Improves Energy Storage

Supercapacitor, Lithium-Ion Combo Improves Energy Storage

Research demonstrates the energy-efficiency benefits of hybrid power systems combining supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.


tech insights Jan 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

One molecule, two molecules, “green” hydrogen and “blue.” Why is colorless and odorless hydrogen referred to with distinct colors, and what…


Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

During the manufacturing process, scanning battery cells for defects can be time-consuming, expensive, and inaccurate. However, a method known as…


tech insights Jan 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz