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Lithium-ion improvements and alternative systems highlighted renewable energy storage this year.

Lithium-ion improvements and alternative systems highlighted renewable energy storage this year.

In 2024, wind energy expanded and continued its rise as a dominant renewable resource.

In 2024, wind energy expanded and continued its rise as a dominant renewable resource.

Hyting’s emissions-free hydrogen heating system is designed for industrial buildings and processes.

Hyting’s emissions-free hydrogen heating system is designed for industrial buildings and processes.

Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

Nuclear fusion moves closer to reality as progress is made in several contributing technologies.

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

The U.S. and governments worldwide are allocating massive funds to develop nuclear fusion energy. Will their efforts pay off?

Thermophotovoltaic energy is sustainable, but is it less expensive than conventional energy? An economic analysis has the answer.

Thermophotovoltaic energy is sustainable, but is it less expensive than conventional energy? An economic analysis has the answer.

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Could advanced nuclear reactors and fusion prototypes meet carbon-free energy demands?

Research shows that temperatures could rise in cities with many rooftop solar panels. What are the impacts?

Research shows that temperatures could rise in cities with many rooftop solar panels. What are the impacts?

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

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

Research projects target stronger materials and hot gas path components for turbines using hydrogen-containing fuels. 

Research projects target stronger materials and hot gas path components for turbines using hydrogen-containing fuels. 

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy…

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and…

MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.