Category: Energy & Green Tech

This is how two contra-rotating propellers can make ships more energy efficient By using two propellers that rotate in opposite directions, a ship can use less energy to move forward. New knowledge means that more ships can use the technology, including Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero project for its coastal cruise ships. Go to techxplore

Long-term stability for perovskite solar cells achieved with fluorinated barrier compound Perovskite solar cells are inexpensive to produce and generate a high amount of electric power per surface area. However, they are not yet stable enough, losing efficiency more rapidly than the silicon market standard. Now, an international team led by Prof. Dr. Antonio Abate…

Faster-charging, longer-lasting solid-state batteries possible with new lithium-aluminum alloy phase A team co-led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new design strategy for metal alloy negative electrodes that could significantly improve the performance and durability of next-generation solid-state batteries. The work could help advance the path toward practical, high-performance…

Study uncovers oxygen trapping as cause of voltage loss in sodium cathodes A research team led by Prof. Li Chao from East China Normal University has uncovered the origin of voltage decay in P2-type layered oxide cathodes. Using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy at the Steady-State Strong Magnetic Field Facility (SHMFF), the Hefei Institutes of…

Electric vehicles could strain Quebec’s power grid Electrification of vehicles is necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but in Quebec the increasing weight of the battery-powered vehicles could cause electricity demand to rise well beyond projections. Go to techxplore

Cage-like molecule minimizes interfacial energy losses in tandem solar cells A research team led by Prof. Ye Jichun from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel multifunctional cage-like diammonium chloride molecule. This molecule effectively minimizes interfacial energy losses, allowing the resulting perovskite/silicon tandem…

Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice For most Americans, there’s less reason than ever to worry about finding chargers to fuel up an electric vehicle. But charging worries remain a top hesitation for potential buyers, second only to sticker shock. Go to techxplore

AI model identifies high-performing battery electrolytes by starting from just 58 data points In an ideal world, an AI model looking for new materials to build better batteries would be trained on millions or even hundreds of millions of data points. Go to techxplore

Brain-inspired AI could cut energy use and boost performance Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon become more energy-efficient and faster, thanks to a new approach developed at the University of Surrey that takes direct inspiration from biological neural networks of the human brain. Go to techxplore

Dirty water boosts prospects for clean hydrogen Wastewater can replace clean water as a source for hydrogen production, eliminating a major drawback to hydrogen fuel and reducing water treatment costs by up to 47%, according to new research from Princeton Engineering. Go to techxplore

The hidden military pressures behind the new push for small nuclear reactors Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK saw a so-called “landmark partnership” on nuclear energy. London and Washington announced plans to build 20 small modular reactors and also develop microreactor technology—despite the fact no such plants have yet been built commercially anywhere in…

Framework reveals a smarter and faster way to retire US coal plants Even as coal power continues its steady decline in the United States, more than a hundred plants still have no retirement plans—a gap large enough to derail national climate goals. A new study led by UC Santa Barbara researchers offers a way forward,…

Double-layer electrode design powers next-gen silicon-based batteries for faster charging and longer range EVs New research, led by Queen Mary University of London, demonstrates that a double-layer electrode design, guided by fundamental science through operando imaging, shows remarkable improvements in the cyclic stability and fast-charging performance of automotive batteries, with strong potential to reduce costs…

Home insulation fiasco has left tens of thousands in cold and leaky homes over winter Britain’s flagship home insulation program has received a damning verdict from the National Audit Office. Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, tens of thousands of households have been left with faulty or even dangerous installations. It’s a result, the…

White elephant? Hardly—Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial A$6 billion estimate and will now cost more than $12 billion. Go to techxplore

Semi-transparent solar cells achieve record efficiency to advance building-integrated photovoltaics A research team has developed an innovative parameter, FoMLUE, to evaluate the potential of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), paving the way for their widespread commercial applications. Go to techxplore

China’s power paradox: record renewables, continued coal Call it the China power paradox: while Beijing leads the world in renewable energy expansion, its coal projects are booming too. Go to techxplore

Curved nanosheets in anode help prevent battery capacity loss during fast charging As electric vehicles (EVs) and smartphones increasingly demand rapid charging, concerns over shortened battery lifespan have grown. Addressing this challenge, a team of Korean researchers has developed a novel anode material that maintains high performance even with frequent fast charging. Go to techxplore

The vulnerabilities that drive prolonged outages during extreme weather events and how to reduce disruptions Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, winter storms, and tornadoes, have become a major cause of large-scale electric power outages in recent years, causing billions of dollars in losses. Go to techxplore

Self-healing layer improves the safety and lifespan of all-solid-state lithium batteries Scientists have come up with a new way to improve the safety and performance of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs), the next-generation energy source technology that is set to power everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy grids. Go to techxplore

A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work? Would we want it to? A proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution as an unfortunate byproduct, the ones by US startup Reflect Orbital would produce light pollution by design. Go…

AI-based method can optimize photovoltaic-battery storage systems Solar power generation largely depends on weather conditions. When generation deviates from the planned output, the electricity market imposes penalty fees called “imbalance penalties.” Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method that optimizes the operation of solar power generation and battery storage systems,…

How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ammonia production Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, used mostly as fertilizer, but also for the production of some plastics, textiles, and other applications. Its production, through processes that require high heat and pressure, accounts for up to 20% of all the…

Open-source tool predicts wind farm power fluctuations with greater short-term accuracy Researchers from TU Delft, a partner of the SUDOCO project, in collaboration with the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of Golden (U.S.), have developed a new open-source wake modeling framework called “OFF,” enhancing existing models such as OnWARDS,…

Green electricity deals are too complex. Even as a researcher in sustainability I’ve been confused After comparing electricity tariffs on a spreadsheet, I can confirm that deciphering the plans feels a bit like learning ancient Greek. Go to techxplore

New model forecasts renewable growth for distributed energy resources In the last decade, the rapid proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), including rooftop solar panels, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, has transformed the modern energy landscape. In a new study, researchers propose a model to forecast renewable energy growth at both the circuit and…

Analysis suggests silphium plant paper offers climate benefits over traditional paper fibers Wood is the primary source of raw material for paper production—whether as fresh fiber or recycled material. The silphium plant, a perennial energy crop, is now also being used as an alternative fiber source. Fraunhofer UMSICHT conducted a life cycle assessment study for…

Solar energy is now the world’s cheapest source of power, study finds Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind, according to a new study from the University of…

Swiss solar furnaces recycling watchmakers’ waste metal A Swiss company inaugurated two solar furnaces on Friday in a watchmaking city, aimed at melting down and recycling the key industry’s steel offcuts by using green energy. Go to techxplore

Can AI technology help solve societal environmental and health issues? Researchers at Tohoku University used artificial intelligence (AI) to try and solve the deeply complex and multi-faceted environmental issues in today’s society. The findings were published in Environment International. Go to techxplore

Building better batteries with amorphous materials and machine learning Lithium-ion batteries power most electronics, but they have limited energy density—they can store only a certain amount of energy per mass or volume of the battery. Go to techxplore

Study outlines steps for California to reach net-zero emissions by 2045 A 2022 California law mandates net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and negative emissions every year thereafter. The state can achieve this but will have to act quickly and thoroughly, and success will require new technologies for sectors difficult to decarbonize, a new Stanford…

New aluminum alloy can boost U.S. auto supply chain A wave of aluminum auto body scrap is set to enter salvage systems over the next decade. This scrap is often too impure to safely be reused in new critical automotive parts, limiting its value. That’s changing thanks to a team of researchers at the Department…

Floating wind power sets sail in Japan’s energy shift Close to a small fishing port in southwestern Japan, the slim white turbines of the country’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm glimmer offshore, months before a key project in Tokyo’s green-energy strategy begins. Go to techxplore

3D-printed fuel cells could reshape sustainable aerospace applications A team of researchers at DTU may have cracked one of the toughest nuts in sustainable energy: how to make fuel cells light and powerful enough for aerospace applications. Go to techxplore

First experimental proof of multiscale coupling in plasma has implications for fusion energy Microscopic turbulence in plasma can trigger macroscopic structural changes. In complex physical systems, such cross-scale interactions—between different spatial and temporal scales—are known as multiscale coupling. To the best of their knowledge, Prof. Yong-Seok Hwang’s team, together with the Asia Pacific Center for…

Iraq’s first industrial-scale solar plant opens in Karbala desert to tackle electricity crisis Iraq is set to open the country’s first industrial-scale solar plant Sunday in a vast expanse of desert in Karbala province, southwest of Baghdad. Go to techxplore

Silent speed: The fast, fuel-efficient European helicopter setting the pace for clean aviation With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER isn’t just a prototype—it’s a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation. Go to techxplore

Direct grid connection technology provides fast charging solution for electric vehicles With the surging popularity for electric vehicles (EVs), rapid charging is a challenge as it requires power delivery exceeding 1 MW (which can power about 1,000 homes). Conventional charging stations rely on bulky line frequency transformers (LFTs), which are expensive due to extensive use…

Overcoming the barriers of hydrogen storage with a low-temperature hydrogen battery A hydrogen battery that operates at just 90 °C has been developed by researchers from Japan, overcoming the high-temperature and low-capacity limits of earlier methods. Go to techxplore

Sodium-based battery design maintains performance at room and subzero temperatures All-solid-state batteries are safe, powerful ways to power EVs and electronics and store electricity from the energy grid, but the lithium used to build them is rare, expensive and can be environmentally devastating to extract. Go to techxplore

Researchers analyze future European energy demand for battery cell production Europe accounts for about 25% of global electric vehicle sales. Despite the high demand, only around 6.8% of the energy required for cell production is currently supplied in Europe. Most of the energy is imported in the form of materials and battery cells. Go to…

US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy With the explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies. Go to techxplore

Sustainable AI: Physical neural networks exploit light to train more efficiently Artificial intelligence is now part of our daily lives, with the subsequent pressing need for larger, more complex models. However, the demand for ever-increasing power and computing capacity is rising faster than the performance traditional computers can provide. Go to techxplore

AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting a huge strain on the data centers that run AI models. These facilities are using more energy than ever. Go to techxplore

Three reports released supporting Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions The GreeN-H2-Namibia project has published three new reports that together provide key insights for Namibia’s emerging green economy. Covering topics from Power-to-X (PtX) technologies to regional water infrastructure, the reports address both technical and socio-economic challenges that decision-makers face in building a sustainable hydrogen sector. Go to…

New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port Floating blue paddles dance on the waves that lap a dock in the Port of Los Angeles, silently converting the power of the sea into usable electricity. Go to techxplore

Britain’s energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on Britain’s energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilize it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems. Go to techxplore

Morocco tests floating solar panels to save water, generate power Sun-baked Morocco, grappling with its worst drought in decades, has launched a pilot project aimed at slowing water evaporation while simultaneously generating green energy using floating solar panels. Go to techxplore

Air conditioning isn’t the only answer I recently returned from visiting family in America and was struck by how hot I felt back home in London, despite the temperatures being lower. Partly, this was down to humidity: London is sticky in summer, while Utah, where my uncle lives, is very dry. Go to techxplore

Coin-sized device uses nut waste and drops of water to generate green energy Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an inexpensive device that generates enough electricity to power a calculator using only waste walnut shells and drops of water. Their work is published in the journal Energy & Environmental Materials. Go to techxplore

Pairing food waste and nanocatalysts to reduce carbon emissions in aviation For researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a new avenue for reducing carbon emissions can be found on the side. A side of salad dressing, that is. Go to techxplore

Reinventing industry: Carbon capture technologies lead the charge against climate change Researchers are testing a new method of capturing CO2 from energy-intensive industries and converting it into valuable chemicals and fuels. Go to techxplore

AI model can help extend life and increase safety of electric vehicle batteries Batteries in electric vehicles wear out too quickly and this is slowing down the electrification of the transport sector. Researchers at Uppsala University have now developed an AI model that can provide a much more accurate picture of battery aging. The model…

An ultra-thin smart filter can significantly extend EV battery lifespan Car manufacturers and others who need light, safe, powerful batteries are eager to adopt lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Not only do they store more energy, and are safer and faster to charge than today’s lithium-ion batteries—they’re cheaper to make, too. Go to techxplore

Data centers consume massive amounts of water. Companies rarely tell the public exactly how much As demand for artificial intelligence technology boosts construction and proposed construction of data centers around the world, those computers require not just electricity and land, but also a significant amount of water. Data centers use water directly, with cooling water…

A step toward circular batteries: Dry-processed cathodes can now be recycled without toxic solvents Dry-processed electrodes that do not require expensive and sometimes toxic solvents and instead use polytetrafluoroethylene as a binder could make battery cell production more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Go to techxplore

Recycled lubricants and pulp by-products could be solution to emission challenges in marine and off-road engines In her doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Michaela Hissa demonstrates that fuels refined from waste and industrial by-products can help reduce emissions in existing engine applications. Go to techxplore

New methanol-powered vessels signal a sea change for green shipping As shipping strives to decarbonize, a new wave of innovation is proving that methanol-fueled vessels could offer a scalable, low-emission alternative to diesel on the high seas. Go to techxplore

Scientists visualize real-time electrolyte behavior in lithium-sulfur battery cells Using a non-destructive method, a team at HZB investigated practical lithium-sulfur pouch cells with lean electrolyte for the first time. With operando neutron tomography, they could visualize in real-time how the liquid electrolyte distributes and wets the electrodes across multilayers during charging and discharging. These findings,…

Solar-driven waste conversion via photoreforming could transform discarded plastic into hydrogen fuel Researchers from Jiangsu University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have revealed a promising solution to the global plastic waste crisis through solar-driven photoreforming. This technology not only transforms plastic waste into hydrogen fuel, but also produces valuable chemicals, according to a recent review…

Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft over long distances while decreasing the…

Self-adaptive electrolytes expand stability for fast charging and high-energy batteries To support the ongoing transition to electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse emissions, engineers have been trying to develop batteries that can store more energy, while also operating safely and lasting for long periods of time. Typically, however, high-energy batteries entail longer charging times, which is…

As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers. Go to techxplore

EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday terminated a $7 billion grant program that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more than 900,000 lower-income U.S. households. Go to techxplore

Clean energy is here, but getting it to electric vehicles is not Even if enough renewable energy is available, simply switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs) won’t be enough to fight climate change—unless the U.S. also upgrades its transmission grid, a new Northwestern University study finds. Go to techxplore

Agrivoltaics addresses the needs for both clean electricity production and land use for food As countries race to expand renewable energy infrastructure, balancing clean electricity production with land use for food remains a pressing challenge, especially in Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo explores…

AI tools identify promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Go to techxplore

Study finds a 15% solar power boost could cut US CO₂ emissions by millions of metric tons annually Increasing solar power generation in the U.S. by 15% could lead to an annual reduction of 8.54 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of…

A U.S. university is using AI to improve energy efficiency for campuses nationwide University of Missouri researchers are using a type of artificial intelligence to revolutionize how large campuses—including Mizzou’s own—manage energy use. Their goal is to help institutions across the nation optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs while cutting carbon emissions. Go to techxplore

How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. Go to techxplore

Research shows how sulfate ions increase the lifespan, performance of aqueous batteries Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have uncovered a critical molecular cause keeping aqueous rechargeable batteries from becoming a safer, economical option for sustainable energy storage. Go to techxplore

Chemistry innovations pave way for more efficient industrial carbon capture Recent key advances in chemistry could tackle emissions from the world’s most polluting industries, according to a new study published in Nature Reviews Chemistry. Go to techxplore

Atomic Brussels? Support for nuclear power gains ground in EU Long a taboo, Brussels opened the door to EU funding for nuclear power this month in a sign of the growing support atomic energy is enjoying within the bloc. Go to techxplore

3D printing reshapes construction for nuclear energy In a bold step toward transforming how nuclear infrastructure is built, the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has successfully developed and validated large-scale, 3D-printed polymer composite forms for casting complex, high-precision concrete…

Bifacial thin-film solar cells harness sunlight from both sides for higher output A research team successfully implemented CuInSe2 thin-film solar cells composed of copper (Cu), indium (In), and selenium (Se) on transparent electrode substrates. Furthermore, the team developed a “bifacial solar cell technology” that receives sunlight from both the front and back sides to generate…

Co-intercalation process enables fast-charging sodium batteries Li-ion and Na-ion batteries operate through a process called intercalation, where ions are stored and exchanged between two chemically different electrodes. In contrast, co-intercalation, a process in which both ions and solvent molecules are stored simultaneously, has traditionally been considered undesirable due to its tendency to cause rapid battery…

Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China’s dominance of the sector. Go to techxplore

New solar cell coating maintains high efficiency despite summer humidity As the global demand for renewable energy grows, solar cells continue to gain attention as a key clean energy source. Among them, solution-processed solar cells offer advantages such as low cost and scalability, as they can be manufactured by simply coating and drying ink-like materials…

Model predicts long-term effects of nuclear waste on underground disposal systems As countries across the world experience a resurgence in nuclear energy projects, the questions of where and how to dispose of nuclear waste remain as politically fraught as ever. The United States, for instance, has indefinitely stalled its only long-term underground nuclear waste repository.…

Railway tracks strengthened and waste reduced with recycled tire technology New research has shown that a world-first system of rubber shock absorbers made from recycled tires can significantly protect railway tracks from damage, addressing the dual challenges of high maintenance costs and national tire waste. Go to techxplore

Study shows how electricity pricing is linked to greenhouse gas emissions A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes a link between what U.S. households pay for electricity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power generation. Go to techxplore

Battery sharing could cut energy costs for communities What if neighborhoods could lower their electricity bills without investing in expensive battery systems? An international study led by researchers at CWI (the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands) suggests exactly that: by leasing capacity from large, commercially operated batteries, communities can…

New solar panel designs could help Europe achieve fair and resilient energy goals Europe has committed to becoming climate-neutral by 2050. But how can we get there in a way that’s technically feasible, economically responsible, and fair to all member states? Researchers from Aarhus University and the Technical University of Denmark offer an answer in…

Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power—and A/C Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty’s house—finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat. Go to techxplore

New method replaces nickel and cobalt in battery for cleaner, cheaper lithium-ion batteries A team of McGill University researchers, working with colleagues in the United States and South Korea, has developed a new way to make high-performance lithium-ion battery materials that could help phase out expensive and/or difficult-to-source metals like nickel and cobalt. Go to…

Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces as a serious clean energy contender A once-overlooked technology that taps into the Earth’s heat to generate electricity could supply up to 20% of the electricity in the United States by 2050, according to a new Princeton analysis. Go to techxplore

Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally) Buildings adorned with plants are an increasingly familiar sight in cities worldwide. These “green walls” are generally created using metal frames that support plastic plates, onto which pre-grown plants are inserted. These plants are able to survive without soil because they’re sustained by nutrient-packed rolls of felt…

Collaborative research pushes perovskite minimodule performance to new heights A collaborative effort between NREL and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule that has achieved 24.0% certified efficiency. This marks the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite minimodule category. Go to techxplore

What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Go to techxplore

New book explores ‘socially sustainable’ architecture Alexandra Staub, author and professor of architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State, examines how architects can better serve society by changing their approach to the building process in her latest book, titled “Architecture and Social Sustainability: Understanding the New Paradigm.” Go to…

Ammonia: From fertilizer to energy source of the future Ammonia has been traditionally known for fertilizer production. In the future, it could also play a key role in the Energy Transition as an efficient source of hydrogen and a climate-friendly substitute for fossil fuels since it can be produced from nitrogen and hydrogen with zero…

Invasive lake weed turned to clean energy in Ethiopia For years, Fentie Wabi worked as a fisherman on Ethiopia’s Lake Tana, until an aggressive green invader changed everything. Go to techxplore

Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel As you wait in the departure lounge for your flight this summer, you may notice your airplane being pumped full of fuel ahead of takeoff. And then you may start to wonder why flying is still so dependent on fossil fuels, and…

Shipboard system that uses limestone and seawater could cut CO₂ emissions by half Scientists at USC and Caltech, in collaboration with startup company Calcarea, have developed a promising shipboard system that could remove up to half of carbon dioxide emitted from shipping vessels by converting it into an ocean-safe solution. Go to techxplore

New storage platform delivers predictable renewable power regardless of weather conditions Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow battery—located at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology—has achieved an important research milestone: In a controlled test, it was possible to successfully demonstrate for the first time how renewable energies such as wind and solar power can be fed…

Turning captured carbon into natural gas could provide cost-competitive energy storage Solar and wind energy are highly variable, dependent on the day, weather and location of the facilities. At times, they can generate more electricity than is needed, but they can also fall short when demand is at its peak. Unfortunately, any extra energy created…

New York state to build nuclear power plant New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans Monday to build a nuclear power facility, enlisting a state agency for the first major new US nuclear construction since 2009. Go to techxplore

Photosynthetic living material uses bacteria to capture CO₂ in two different ways Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners. Go to techxplore

Some AI prompts could cause 50 times more CO₂ emissions than others, researchers find No matter which questions we ask an AI, the model will come up with an answer. To produce this information—regardless of whether the answer is correct or not—the model uses tokens. Tokens are words or parts of words that are converted…