Arc

Researchers Complete Digital Twin Tests on a Simulated Microreactor

Researchers at the Energy Department’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) recently performed their first digital twin test of a simulated microreactor.

All-In-One Solar Tower Produces Jet Fuel From CO2, Water and Sunlight

Taking carbon dioxide, water and sunlight as its only inputs, this solar thermal tower in Spain produces carbon-neutral, sustainable versions of diesel and jet …

United Kingdom

ZeroAvia Attracts $30MN in New Funding

New investment from Barclays, NEOM, AENU and IAG will further advance ZeroAvia’s 2-5MW hydrogen-electric powertrain development program.

Electric Vehicle Battery

Solid State Batteries Can Reduce EV Carbon Footprint by 39% – Study

​New research has found that solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by almost two-fifths – further increasin…

Smart Thermostats – The Unintended Consequences

Are smart thermostats, like electric vehicles, a potential threat to the grid? Yes, say Cornell researchers.

Energy Storage Battery

Can Sand Batteries Be Scaled Commercially?

As Finnish researchers unveil the first fully working 'sand battery' which can store green power, all eyes will be on whether it can be commercially scaled.

On-Site Energy Generation Could Wield Significant Savings for Companies

Research from Cornwall Insight, included in their report - ‘A corporates guide to decarbonising power’ - has demonstrated how on-site energy generation could …

Solar-Powered Chemistry Could Recycle Carbon Dioxide Into Fuels and Chemicals

An international research team has demonstrated that solar-powered synthesis gas could recycle carbon dioxide into fuels and beneficial chemicals.

Energy Transition

Terna Taps US Input to Support Its Energy Transition Drive

The Italian TSO Terna has joined the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) to advance research and develop solutions for the energy transition.

Energy Storage Battery

New Energy-Dense Lithium-Sulfur Battery Works at Extreme Temperatures

As part of their research into next-generation battery technology, scientists at University of California, San Diego are exploring designs that can function at …

Hydrogen Technology

CSIRO Launches Virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre

An online centre consolidating Australian hydrogen research and industry activities has been launched by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, aimed at s…

Singapore

NUS’ New Hydrogen Research Institute Starts Operation

The Centre for Hydrogen Innovations has received S$25m investment.

Some European Gigafactory Projects ‘Revising Plans’

Some anticipated lithium-ion battery gigafactory projects in Europe are quietly revising their plans and may not open at all, according to the head of energy st…

Smart Grid

Global Community Smart Grid Collaboration Kicks Off

The International Community for Local Smart Grids research initiative is aimed to champion the relationship between communities and smart grids.

Geothermal Power Plant

First Underground Laboratory Set Up for Research on Deep Geothermal Energy

Locally available, emission-free and baseload-capable: geothermal energy is an essential component of the energy transition.