Scientists discover new way to make fuel from water and sunlight, but more work is needed
Novel two-step process proves more efficient than previous methods
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"World's simplest" nuclear reactors could be installed underground to provide heat to cities
All from a reactor about the size of a cargo container
Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial island to harness offshore wind
It will provide energy to neighboring countries as well
Electric wallpaper heats up Scotland's older houses in Glasgow trial
Feedback from tenants has been very positive so far
New $150M facility will fire 7-petawatt lasers to (hopefully) achieve nuclear fusion
Forward-looking: Fusion energy is often regarded as the holy grail of power generation because it harnesses the same atomic process that powers the sun. The concept involves forcing atomic nuclei to fuse together, unleashing immense energy. If scientists can crack the code using lasers, it could lead to a virtually limitless supply of safe, sustainable energy without any carbon emissions.
Artificial plant purifies indoor air and doubles as a power source for small electronics
Big if True: Cyanobacteria were the first organisms on Earth to develop the ability to produce oxygen. Through photosynthesis, they convert light into chemical energy and oxygen. According to a team of US researchers, cyanobacteria could even serve as a powerful air filtration system when integrated into a new "artificial plant" concept.
Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge
Breakthrough in solar cell modularization paves way for commercial applications
Math student builds fusion reactor at home with help from Claude AI and $2,000
Plasma was achieved in just four weeks
Scientists propose method to extend lithium-ion battery life while lowering costs
Manufacturing process with high-current charging is faster and increases durability
Solar power at night: Startup plans to sell beamed sunlight using space mirrors
The technology would offer a way to feed solar panels at night
A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage
The number is set to rise to 96% by the end of the year
Breakthrough flexible solar panels are so thin they can be printed on any surface – even backpacks
A coating that's just 1 micron thick can be applied to almost any surface
Forward-looking: Oxford University researchers have developed a flexible perovskite material about 100 times thinner than a human hair that can generate solar electricity just as efficiently as traditional silicon panels. Unlike those rigid, single-purpose slabs, this material can coat just about any surface, such as cars, clothing, buildings, and even mobile devices.
Hydrogen fuel cells from Bloom Energy hit 60% efficiency milestone
Proprietary solid oxide tech gives hydrogen fuel cells an edge
Giant floating wall of wind turbines moves a step closer to reality
The largest model could reach nearly 1,000 feet in height
China is on track to meet 2030 renewable energy target six years ahead of schedule
1,200 GW of wind and solar installed capacity
China's floating dual-rotor wind turbine is so sturdy it can operate during hurricanes
It can power 30,000 Chinese households annually
World's biggest nuclear fusion project in trouble, launch pushed back to 2039
Four more years added to ITER fusion timeline
A bold plan takes shape to build the world's largest subsea energy interconnector
It would link Europe and North America with 2,000 miles of cables
Bill Gates says we don't have to worry about AI energy use
"Let's not go overboard on this"
New light-harvesting system could revolutionize solar energy, researchers claim
Panchromatic, ultra-thin solar cells could soon become reality
What just happened? The solar energy revolution might be about to shift into an even higher gear. Researchers in Germany have developed a groundbreaking new light-harvesting system that could drive a huge leap in solar cell efficiency by absorbing light across the entire visible range.
Solar panels installed in France in 1992 found to retain a remarkable 79% of original output
Still going strong after 31 years
DIY project uses recycled vape batteries to charge smartphone, e-bike
70 vape batteries performing as an e-bike battery
Europe's largest deposit of rare earth metals discovered in ancient Norwegian volcano
Could lessen Europe's reliance on China
Nuclear fusion edges closer to reality thanks to new tungsten reactor
The quest for clean energy just turned a whole lot hotter, quite literally
US to impose new tariffs on Chinese clean-energy imports including EVs
The levy on Chinese EV imports will rise from 25 percent to 100 percent