Technology
Decentralized renewable energy
- 05.06.2023
- The Conversation
- Electric water heaters offer a cheap way to store large amounts of energy, in the form of hot water. A heater with a 300-litre tank can store about as much energy as a second-generation Tesla Powerwall – at a fraction of the cost. These heaters can soak up excess “off-peak” renewable energy, particularly from solar, and so help us solve two key problems at once.
- 31.05.2023
- ACS Publications
- A team reporting in ACS Omega has found that certain soapstone and granite samples from Tanzania are well suited for storing this solar heat, featuring high energy densities and stability even at high temperatures. Read the report here...
- 30.05.2023
- CleanTechnica
- How can US states with aggressive decarbonization goals coupled with federal decarbonization goals have energy when they need it? Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is a likely candidate. LDES systems are large energy storage installations that can store renewable energy until needed and can provide a much-needed solution for a reliable and decarbonized grid.
- 27.05.2023
- Finance Magnates
- The energy industry is not an exception to how blockchain technology has emerged as a game-changer in different industries. Blockchain technology offers creative approaches to encourage transparency, efficiency, and decentralized energy systems in response to the urgent demand for sustainable practices and renewable energy solutions.
- 11.05.2023
- IEEE Spectrum
- Silicon has long held out promise as a medium for anodes, because it can hold 10 times as many lithium ions by weight as graphite. In fact, silicon’s first documented use as a lithium battery anode even predates that of graphite - by seven years. But experiments with that element have been plagued by technical challenges - including volume expansion of the anode when loaded with lithium ions.
- 10.05.2023
- Smart Energy
- While currently situational awareness technology uses two software modules to measure power grid parameters, one to verify topology information and the other to determine system state, the new and more complex algorithm identifies all the necessary parameters at once along with improvements claimed in the accuracy and speed at which the parameters are determined.
- 10.05.2023
- Loughborough University
- Loughborough University and the Consortium for Battery Innovation along with eight global consortium members are working together to pair advanced lead batteries with green hydrogen to deliver a new source of clean, reliable, and sustainable energy storage for off-grid communities in Africa. LoCEL-H2 aims to generate renewable energy, storage, and fuel for deployment in isolated and remote regions
- 10.05.2023
- The Eagle
- One particular benefit of off-grid solar appliances is the variety of affordable options that enable rudimentary or moderate electrical access. Given the decentralized nature of OGS systems, their implementation in climate-vulnerable regions can increase electrical resiliency, particularly in the face of severe weather.
- 07.05.2023
- Fraunhofer IPA
- The failure of a component of an electric bike may result in a total loss. A team of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA demonstrated in a study with its partners that electric bike motors can be remanufactured in keeping with the concept of a modern circular economy.
- 03.05.2023
- Business Outreach
- Electric vehicles are heading towards the future that will transform the automotive industry in upcoming years. Apart from being cost-effective and environmentally friendly, these vehicles are also changing the way we think about the energy grid. The shift will not be just an environmental and technological advancement but will also be one that will leave a huge impact on society.
