Storage is one of the hurdles in the way of mass-scale adoption of alternative energy types such as solar and wind. Efficient storage is key because we need to be able to access power when the sun is not out and the wind is not blowing. A recent...
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Every now and then we catch wind of a new solar power breakthrough. Often they are miles away from being commercially viable and represent the first steps of a research that needs further work on. But they indicate how much scope there is for...
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere these days. From cellphones to electric cars, they dominate the market for rechargeable devices. One of the main challenges faced by the eletric vehicle industry is related to the energy density of electric car...
One of the big stories this week about renewable energy came from MIT, where scientists have succeeded in replicating a natural process to increase the durability of solar cells. Related Posts:Researcher Finds Solar Power in Agricultural...
According to a new MIT report, natural gas will play a leading role in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions over the next several decades, largely by replacing older, inefficient coal plants with highly efficient combined-cycle gas generation...
