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Despite Growing Global Interest, Barriers to Low-Carbon Hydrogen Deployment Remain 

Despite Growing Global Interest, Barriers to Low-Carbon Hydrogen Deployment Remain 

The still-nascent low-carbon hydrogen market is hindered by uncertainty around demand, emissions intensity, varying definitions of clean hydrogen,…


Researchers Turn to Toothpaste for Improved Battery Life

Researchers Turn to Toothpaste for Improved Battery Life

Adding a fluorinated cation could introduce greater battery health and longer lifetimes.


tech insights Jul 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

In an age of finding creative ways to recycle end-of-life products, a Swiss startup is using retired wind turbine blades as solar panel support beams.


EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

How did renewable energy fare in last year’s energy consumption data? A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals the…


Probing the Deep Blue for Green Resources

Probing the Deep Blue for Green Resources

Could water be the newest source of raw materials for the renewable energy infrastructure?


$30M in Funding Focused on Middle-Mile Infrastructure and Grid Reliability

$30M in Funding Focused on Middle-Mile Infrastructure and Grid Reliability

In support of the ongoing transition to a renewable grid, ComEd and Baltimore Gas and Electric have received a total of $30 million in federal…


New Radar Technique Offers Window into Fluidized Beds

New Radar Technique Offers Window into Fluidized Beds

Swedish researchers developed a high-frequency radar technique to measure the movement of solids as they flow inside fluidized beds. This function…


Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Advancements in Clean Fuels: Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

As the global drive toward sustainable energy intensifies, the demand for clean fuels has soared to the forefront of environmental and economic…


Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

The revolutionary microcomputer has become a favorite for CubeSats and monitoring sensors.


As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

The industry is having its ups and downs—and it’s bad news for a world counting on wind power to combat climate change.


Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Inflation-Ridden Supply Chains, Interest Rates Dampen SMR Development

Small modular reactor developers face interest rate hikes and soaring commodity prices for steel piping, fabricated steel plates, and other…


GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

The carmaker has signed an agreement with Element 25 to process manganese from Australia into battery precursor material in a new plant located in…


AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

A new AI technique will help engineers and designers create vehicles that meet a variety of conflicting requirements.


Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Solar Research and Workforce Development Land $15.5M in Federal Funding

Two programs led by the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled $15 million in awards for projects targeting cadmium telluride solar cells and workforce…


Research: Iridium Gives Hydrogen Production Superior Boost of Efficiency, Stability

Research: Iridium Gives Hydrogen Production Superior Boost of Efficiency, Stability

Australian researchers have demonstrated how a lattice-water-assisted oxygen exchange technique offers superior efficiency and stability as a…


The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

The Power of Perovskite: From Lab to Market, the Latest Advances in Solar Cells

Three studies highlight advancements in perovskite solar cell materials, efficiency, and commercialization. Here’s a briefing. 


Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

The  Society of Automotive Engineers will standardize Tesla’s NACS connector design for electric vehicles in North America.


Is Bigger Better? Study Grades Economic Recovery Strategies on Energy Project Size

Is Bigger Better? Study Grades Economic Recovery Strategies on Energy Project Size

A study compares four countries’ strategies for mobilizing public funds to ramp up low-carbon projects after the COVID pandemic. 


Could Flywheels Be the Future of Energy Storage?

Could Flywheels Be the Future of Energy Storage?

Flywheels are one of the world’s oldest forms of energy storage, but they could also be the future. This article examines flywheel technology,…


tech insights Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
European Firms Float Gulf Hydrogen Pipeline Concept

European Firms Float Gulf Hydrogen Pipeline Concept

An assessment from two European consultancies backs the feasibility of a green hydrogen pipeline from Qatar to Europe.