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Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

The team leveraged ground-state electron transfer to develop water-based conductive ink for use in flexible electronics.


tech insights Feb 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Research at Sandia National Laboratories proposes prioritized undervoltage load shedding and undervoltage-supervised overcurrent for fault isolation.


tech insights Feb 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Improving Thermoelectric Conversion to Power the Internet of Things

Improving Thermoelectric Conversion to Power the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things offers interconnectivity for connected devices but creates a significant energy problem. A more efficient method of…


Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

Research Pushes Vanadium Flow Battery Boundaries

The researchers developed a 70 kW vanadium flow battery stack, surpassing conventional 30 kW solutions.


tech insights Feb 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Supercrystal Catalyst Enables Efficient Hydrogen Generation From Solar

Supercrystal Catalyst Enables Efficient Hydrogen Generation From Solar

Researchers have developed a photocatalyst that efficiently produces hydrogen upon solar irradiance.


Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

An electrostatic generator the size of a centimeter can be woven into large fabrics to harness renewable energy. These hexagonal distributed…


A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

A Guide to the Hydrogen Rainbow

One molecule, two molecules, “green” hydrogen and “blue.” Why is colorless and odorless hydrogen referred to with distinct colors, and what…


Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

MIT researchers engineer nanoparticles with ion irradiation to create efficient catalysts and microelectronics. 


Microsoft, Costco Make Solar Strides as Research Heats Up

Microsoft, Costco Make Solar Strides as Research Heats Up

While Microsoft and Costco adopt major solar installations, researchers are investigating space-sourced energy and more efficient solar panels.


Researchers Reimagine Material Science for Next-Gen Solar Cells

Researchers Reimagine Material Science for Next-Gen Solar Cells

Recent studies have demonstrated improved solar cell efficiencies and world records for stretchable cells.


tech insights Jan 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Could Coal Be the Holy Grail of Nanoelectronics?

Could Coal Be the Holy Grail of Nanoelectronics?

By turning coal into a 2D insulator, researchers devised nanoscale transistors with improved performance characteristics.


tech insights Jan 16, 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…


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…


Renewable Energy Innovation: What to Expect in 2024

Renewable Energy Innovation: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the power products, innovations, and technologies that will impact renewable energy generation, distribution, and storage…


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
Bees and Bamboo: Nature-Based Solutions for Wind Energy Problems

Bees and Bamboo: Nature-Based Solutions for Wind Energy Problems

Two research projects have paved the way toward more sustainable and efficient wind energy.


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.


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