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Researchers Propose a Unified Approach to Electrochemical Energy Storage

For decades researchers and technologists have regarded batteries and capacitors as two distinct energy storage devices — batteries, known for storing more energy but releasing it slowly; capacitors, for quickly discharging it in smaller spurts.

21 Mar 2022

SwRI and UT Austin Create "The Energize Program" to Solve the Most Challenging Energy Issues

Southwest Research Institute and The University of Texas at Austin have created The Energize Program, a new opportunity to enhance greater scientific collaboration between the two institutions.

16 Mar 2022

Researchers Develop New Patented Method for Determining the Temperature at Which Soil Freezes

Researchers from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and their collaborators from JSC Research Center of Construction have illustrated the practical utility of their earlier patented technique for identifying the temperature at which soil freezes and how much unfrozen water has been contained by them.

15 Mar 2022

Research Highlights the Need to Strengthen Power Systems to Withstand Extreme Weather Events

With extreme weather events rising in frequency, the need for a prepared modern energy grid grows.

15 Mar 2022

Upcycling Discarded Masks into Valuable Fuel to Create Energy

Surgical masks are being used in almost all the countries around the world as the first barrier against COVID-19.

9 Mar 2022

New Hydropower Technology Based on Electric Trucks Could Offer a Clean Solution for Electricity Generation in Mountainous Regions

Mountainous regions exhibit a huge potential for hydropower that cannot be harnessed effectively by traditional technologies.

8 Mar 2022

Argonne’s Efforts Could Pave the Way for a Sustainable, Greener Energy Future

An overview of Argonne's lab-wide effort to create a carbon-free economy.

8 Mar 2022

H2GO Power to Trial AI Hydrogen Optimisation System at EMEC

Funding has been awarded to trial real-time usage of artificial intelligence (AI) software to optimise hydrogen production and storage at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

From H2GO Power Limited 8 Mar 2022

New Report Finds Smarter Way to Make Homes More Energy Efficient

A new approach to measuring heat loss from homes with smart meters will make buildings more energy efficient and cut CO2, say researchers.

4 Mar 2022

Improving the Safety and Energy Density of Next-Generation Batteries

Four South Dakota State University faculty members will help improve battery technologies through the Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage. The new governor's research center, which is led by South Dakota Mines associate professor Alevtina Smirnova, recently received $3.9 million in state funding.

3 Mar 2022