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Redox flow battery microgrids could be the answer to disaster-caused outages.

Redox flow battery microgrids could be the answer to disaster-caused outages.

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.

The smart energy device enhances solar energy by integrating heating and cooling capabilities.

The smart energy device enhances solar energy by integrating heating and cooling capabilities.

Molten salt batteries are fire-resistant and long-lasting, but are they a good choice for electric vehicles?

Molten salt batteries are fire-resistant and long-lasting, but are they a good choice for electric vehicles?

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?

Researchers have developed an AI model using multi-fidelity graph neural networks to manage power fluctuations and…

Researchers have developed an AI model using multi-fidelity graph neural networks to manage power fluctuations and unpredictable changes in power…

Storing hydrogen underwater resolves many challenges of above-ground storage.

Storing hydrogen underwater resolves many challenges of above-ground storage.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an automated drone inspection system that can quickly assess…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an automated drone inspection system that can quickly assess grid failures in remote areas.

Organic molecules make aqueous organic flow batteries more cost-effective and longer-lasting.

Organic molecules make aqueous organic flow batteries more cost-effective and longer-lasting.

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in…

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

These solid-state lithium-metal batteries can provide a stable interface for high-voltage operation.

These solid-state lithium-metal batteries can provide a stable interface for high-voltage operation.

With EV adoption rising, utilities must decide between infrastructure upgrades or smart charge management to ease grid stress. 

With EV adoption rising, utilities must decide between infrastructure upgrades or smart charge management to ease grid stress. 

Salty water could provide all the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries, but extraction is tricky. Can…

Salty water could provide all the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries, but extraction is tricky. Can researchers devise an efficient method?

The upgraded Marine and Hydrokinetic Toolkit helps developers assess and improve marine renewable energy technologies. 

The upgraded Marine and Hydrokinetic Toolkit helps developers assess and improve marine renewable energy technologies. 

Understanding future energy needs could make transitioning to renewable energy easier.

Understanding future energy needs could make transitioning to renewable energy easier.

A natural, abundant material could make batteries more efficient and sustainable.

A natural, abundant material could make batteries more efficient and sustainable.