New method enhances solar energy storage and utilization by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 As reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), about 50 percent of global energy consumption is attributed to heating, yet solar power’s contribution to this sector remains minimal compared to fossil fuels. One reason is the […]
EU’s extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing By Raziye Akkoc Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 The EU’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China’s support undercut European automakers. The extra taxes have been […]
Big increase of zinc battery lifespan could boost energy storage by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 A major step forward in energy storage technology may soon change the way large amounts of electricity are stored for renewable energy solutions. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have unveiled a […]
Quality control in synthetic photosynthesis validates natural light-harvesting mimicry by Riko Seibo Osaka, Japan (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 Humans can do many impressive things, but plants possess a unique ability: they directly convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Now, recent research suggests scientists are narrowing the gap in replicating this process artificially. […]
AI model from University of Virginia enhances power grid reliability as renewables dominate by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 As renewable energy sources like wind and solar expand, managing the power grid’s reliability becomes more challenging. Researchers at the University of Virginia have introduced an advanced artificial intelligence model […]
Developing 3D smart energy devices with radiant cooling and solar absorption by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 A team of researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, has introduced a “3D Smart Energy […]
