Fermi America: Pioneering the World’s Largest Energy Campus Fermi America, a Texas-based company co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary and Texas Governor Rick Perry, is setting the stage for a groundbreaking project that could revolutionize the energy sector. The company’s ambitious plan involves the development of a massive 5,800-acre energy campus, which is poised to […]
300 GW: Converting global coal mines into solar farms can power a country like Germany
300 GW: Converting Global Coal Mines into Solar Farms Can Power a Country Like Germany Coal mines could be used to unlock a brighter, cleaner energy future. A new report reveals that repurposing global coal mines into solar farms has the potential to generate a staggering 300 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. This substantial amount of […]
Germany’s underwater energy vaults could be the world’s next power storage giant
Germany’s underwater energy vaults could be the world’s next power storage giant What if the key to storing solar power isn’t on rooftops or in batteries—but hidden beneath the waves? Germany, known for its engineering prowess and commitment to renewable energy, is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to the challenge of storing excess energy generated from […]
Rogue hardware in Chinese inverters could trigger worst blackout threat to date
Rogue Hardware in Chinese Inverters Could Trigger Worst Blackout Threat to Date U.S. energy officials are reportedly reassessing the security risks posed by Chinese-made components in renewable energy infrastructure. The focus has shifted to inverters, a crucial part of solar power systems, with concerns that these devices could contain malicious hardware capable of triggering a […]
4 billion tons yearly: UK starts sucking carbon from sea with floating solar power
4 Billion Tons Yearly: UK Starts Sucking Carbon from Sea with Floating Solar Power Efforts have begun to suck carbon out of the sea on England’s south coast. A groundbreaking project, led by the UK government, aims to extract 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the ocean annually. This initiative combines cutting-edge technology with […]
China builds world’s first working thorium reactor using declassified US documents
China Builds World’s First Working Thorium Reactor Using Declassified US Documents Chinese scientists have completed a major breakthrough in clean energy by reloading fresh fuel into the world’s first working thorium reactor. This monumental achievement marks a significant step towards sustainable power generation and reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Thorium, a naturally occurring radioactive […]
Scientists make electricity from falling rainwater in radical new energy experiment
Harnessing the Power of Rain: Scientists Generate Electricity from Falling Rainwater Researchers from Singapore have developed a clever way to turn raindrops into electricity – enough to power small electronic devices. This groundbreaking innovation could potentially revolutionize the field of renewable energy and pave the way for more sustainable power sources in the future. The […]
The humble corn could be the answer to lithium-sulfur batteries’ lifespan problem
The humble corn could be the answer to lithium-sulfur batteries’ lifespan problem Corn may not be as humble as we once thought. Long seen as a basic staple in many diets worldwide, this versatile crop is now making waves in an unexpected field – energy storage. Researchers have been exploring the potential of corn-derived materials […]
Breakthrough EV battery material design may answer range anxiety, slow cell death
Breakthrough EV Battery Material Design May Answer Range Anxiety, Slow Cell Death Scientists from Dongguk University in Seoul, South Korea, claim they have achieved an important breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery material design. This innovation not only promises to address range anxiety, a common concern among EV drivers, but also to combat the issue […]
Electric trick replaces toxic acid to make miracle material for space tech, batteries
A Breakthrough in Space Tech and Battery Innovation: Non-Toxic Method for Producing MXene Researchers at TU Wien have developed a new, non-toxic method for producing MXene. The nanomaterial, known for its exceptional conductivity and strength, is a game-changer in various industries, particularly in space technology and battery production. MXene, a two-dimensional nanomaterial, has garnered significant […]