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Oil and Water Don’t Mix, Except in EV Battery Recycling

Oil and Water Don’t Mix, Except in EV Battery Recycling

Researchers have used ultrasound to stabilize an oil-water mixture to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries.


Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Researchers found quantum particle swarm optimization could manage grids with renewable energy, microgrids, and extreme temperatures.


The World Considers a Nuclear-Powered Future

The World Considers a Nuclear-Powered Future

Nuclear power plants are making a comeback. Can they surpass renewables as the fastest-growing energy source?


Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Researchers at Texas A&M are exploring how using flexible charging techniques could ease the strain on the power grid.


Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

University of Texas at El Paso researchers have developed a model to test the power demand of road-integrated EV charging.


tech insights Mar 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Are Solar Farms on Federal Waters Feasible?

Are Solar Farms on Federal Waters Feasible?

A National Renewable Energy Laboratory study suggests placing floating solar panels on federal waters could generate enough electricity for millions.


Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

The method produces clean chemicals and fuels made from carbon dioxide, water, and glycerol without any additional carbon emissions.


tech insights Feb 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

As AI data centers multiply, what can data center owners and grid operators do to ensure grid stability?


Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

The carbon-based solar cells are less susceptible to damaging radiation in space.


Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.


Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Battery technology advancements could increase battery life and durability.


tech insights Jan 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Location, Location, Location: It Matters in Renewable Development

Location, Location, Location: It Matters in Renewable Development

MIT researchers unveil a new modeling approach for renewable site selection.


3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

Alternate materials could provide cheaper, more sustainable, and longer-lasting batteries


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommends drone surveillance to enhance smart grid infrastructure.


Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous energy systems use artificial intelligence to integrate renewable energy and strengthen grid resilience.


SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC substrates and products showed tremendous performance in 2024. Will the trend continue in 2025?


tech insights Jan 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.


Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Researchers suggest using metal-organic frameworks could make hydrogen storage safer and more practical.


tech insights Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations and capacity.


0 to 80: Li-Ion Research Accelerates EV Fast Charging

0 to 80: Li-Ion Research Accelerates EV Fast Charging

The improved lithium-ion batteries could go from 0 to 80% in just 15 minutes.


tech insights Jan 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz