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Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Lithium-metal solid-state battery technology from QuantumScape exceeded performance expectations for energy retention in testing conducted by…


Graphene-Copper Delivers High Conductivity, Thermal Resistance

Graphene-Copper Delivers High Conductivity, Thermal Resistance

Research in copper-graphene composites could pave the way for significantly more efficient power distribution in industrial equipment, electric…


tech insights Jan 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

While wind power is the leading renewable energy generator in the United States, wind turbine disposal is wasteful and contributes to air and soil…


Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

The REASSERT project from Fraunhofer Institute aims to create a more circular economy for used electric vehicle motors.


tech insights Jan 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Challenges of Transitioning to Hydrogen Power Plants

The Challenges of Transitioning to Hydrogen Power Plants

Green hydrogen is promising as an emissions-free power solution within renewable frameworks. However, scientists from the Reiner Lemoine Institute…


NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory constructed the Controllable Grid Interface a decade ago to help test emerging renewable energy…


Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Through bidirectional charging, electric vehicles can power homes and make renewable energy more efficient.


Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an eco-friendly method using organic acids and polyol-metallurgical techniques to…


Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Solar updraft technology has remained in the research and development phase due to high upfront construction costs and other drawbacks. A design…


Researchers Develop Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis System

Researchers Develop Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis System

A new reverse osmosis system could solve challenges surrounding energy consumption used for water desalination.


tech insights Dec 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Battery Energy Storage Systems Increase as Renewables Grow

Battery Energy Storage Systems Increase as Renewables Grow

As the use of renewable energy grows, grid systems are becoming increasingly dependent on battery storage.


Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the 2024 power product and innovation trends that will impact the design of electric vehicle powertrains, battery…


Modern Engineering Marvel: Inside Times Square’s Iconic Ball Drop

Modern Engineering Marvel: Inside Times Square’s Iconic Ball Drop

Every year, at precisely midnight, the drop of the brightly lit, gigantic ball signals the beginning of the new year. But the magic doesn't…


Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

A look back at some of the power products and innovations from 2023 that are impacting the design of EV powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle…


Modeling Distributed Energy Systems Can Optimize Grid Development

Modeling Distributed Energy Systems Can Optimize Grid Development

A study from the University of Surrey introduces an innovative approach to improving grid-connected distributed energy systems by strategically…


FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms and a new Texas program could streamline the process of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.


tech insights Dec 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Organic photovoltaic cells are promising alternatives to conventional solar cells but lack efficiency. Experiments in microgravity could help…


tech insights Dec 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

Deep below the Earth’s surface may lie vast amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen that could fuel power plants of the future. Harvesting this…


Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

An Illinois research team claims it has developed a diamond-based electronic device well-suited for high-power electronics.


tech insights Dec 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz