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Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Researchers have developed a method to extract lithium using carbon nitride membranes that mimic natural ion channels. 


Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

South Korean researchers have designed a sodium-air battery that could lead to safer, more efficient, and less expensive electric vehicles.


A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

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


tech insights Aug 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.


tech insights Aug 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.


Out of the Ashes: Nuclear Redux, Part 2

Out of the Ashes: Nuclear Redux, Part 2

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.


Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.


Employment Explosion: Nuclear Fusion Creates Thousands of Jobs

Employment Explosion: Nuclear Fusion Creates Thousands of Jobs

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain, education, and waste…


Next-Gen eVTOL Batteries: 4x the Flight Time

Next-Gen eVTOL Batteries: 4x the Flight Time

Researchers improve electric aircraft batteries to control power fade. 


Making Room for DER: Planning Tool Aids Distribution Planning

Making Room for DER: Planning Tool Aids Distribution Planning

Grid distribution systems are updating their planning processes to handle the increasing integration of distributed energy resources. 


Nanotech Transforms Transformers: Cooler, Calmer, Stronger

Nanotech Transforms Transformers: Cooler, Calmer, Stronger

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.


tech insights Jul 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…


Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

The 1246 kg Nyobolt concept features ultra-fast 350 kW charging and could soon be available for purchase


tech insights Jul 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…


Will NASCAR EVs Fire Up? Or Spin Out?

Will NASCAR EVs Fire Up? Or Spin Out?

Will drivers and fans lap up NASCAR’s EV racecar, or will the idea of electrifying racing crash? Here is what’s behind NASCAR’s…


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


How Can 3D Digital Twins Make Nuclear Reactors Safer?

How Can 3D Digital Twins Make Nuclear Reactors Safer?

Researchers are leveraging new mathematical techniques and thermal models to make a commercially viable and safe nuclear microreactor.


Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  


Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.


tech insights Jul 19, 2024 by Jack Shaw