Molten Air – A New Class of High-Energy Rechargeable Batteries
Unlike the lithium-ion batteries used today, lithium–oxygen batteries do not require metal oxide cathodes to produce electrochemical power, instead generating power from reactions with oxygen... Read More
First Fully Solar-Powered House Has Gone Up for Sale in UK
The Leicestershire property, aptly named The Solar House, is made from a timber frame and is valued at £1.2 million. It features five bedrooms, which... Read More
Demand for Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage Systems
Superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) system, a device that stores energy in the magnetic field, can instantly release stored energy and are considered ideal for... Read More
Solana Generating Station Keeps The Sun’s Energy Working After Dark
Solana represents an important technological advance in solar energy production compared to the more-common photovoltaic technology, which needs direct sunlight in order to produce electricity.... Read More
Microgrids Introduce New Issues for Power Engineers and Utility Managers
Some of the most exciting applications of microgrids are now taking place in the U.S. commercial shipping and ports industries, in response to Environmental Protection... Read More
Power Companies Are Proposing An Extra Fee for Solar Customers
Sunlight is free, but if you use it to make electricity your power company wants you to pay. Utilities in many states say solar-friendly rate... Read More
South Korea Considers Plans To Encourage The Use of Enery Storage
Announced on Sunday, in order to prevent possible power shortages, the South Korean government considers mandatory use of energy storing equipment as well as an... Read More
Molten Air Battery Offers Highest Ever Energy Storage Capacity
Researchers have been able to manufacture molten-air batteries that can be recharged – biggest advantage these batteries have over other high capacity batteries. However, the... Read More
It’s Better To Temporarily Shut Down Wind Turbine, Than to Pay for Energy Storage
There are times when solar and wind farms generate more electricity than is needed by consumers. Solar and wind power are emissions-free and renewable, but... Read More
Up to 300 Jobs Will Be Created During Developing An Innovative New Green Energy Project
Irish-based renewable energy company Gaelectric wants to build a £300m compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility on the outskirts of Larne. Compressed air would be... Read More