New method increases energy density in lithium batteries
A new method to increase the energy density of lithium batteries has now been created by a researcher. He has built a…
Author: WoREA Editorial Team
Washington State’s Ambitious Carbon Tax Proposal
By By THE EDITORIAL BOARD A ballot initiative kicks off a welcome debate on the best ways to fight climate change. Read…
NREL to Lead New Consortium to Develop Advanced Water Splitting Materials for Hydrogen Production
By heather.lammers@nrel.gov (Heather Lammers) HydroGEN Consortium to accelerate R&D and deployment October 24, 2016 The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)…
From ancient fossils to future cars
Engineers are developing cheap, energy-efficient lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles from silicon in diatomaceous earth. The research could lead to the development…
New perovskite solar cell design could outperform existing commercial technologies
A new design for solar cells that uses inexpensive, commonly available materials could rival and even outperform conventional cells made of silicon.…
Self-healable battery
Electronics that can be embedded in clothing are a growing trend. However, power sources remain a problem. Scientists have now introduced thin,…
Safe new storage method could be key to future of hydrogen-powered vehicles
Hydrogen is often described as the fuel of the future, particularly when applied to hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. One of the main…
China CSP projects pitch supply chain gains against local weather risks
By Robin Sayles Précis: China’s first utility-scale CSP plants will lower development costs using domestic supply but extreme weather conditions in high-DNI…
GREEN CREATIVE Releases ENERGY STAR Certified New Construction THINFIT Series 6 Inch and 4 Inch Downlights
By GREEN CREATIVE GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the release of its THINFIT Series 6” and 4”…
NREL Announces Innovation Challenge Winner for Crowdsourced Residential Buildings Energy-Efficiency Ideas
By david.glickson@nrel.gov (David Glickson) October 19, 2016 The Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today announced the grand prize winner…