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Air-based energy storage for startups
A new liquid air-based energy storage system has been developed to ensure the reliability of renewable energy sources. While solar, wind, and hydroelectric power can
Estonia to Get Mini Nuclear Plant
The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are still dependent on Russia for their electricity supply, despite the collapse of the Soviet Union 30
Solar Hydrogen Storage for Homes
The first hydrogen battery for private homes has been developed to address the issue of energy supply reliability in solar and wind power. The transition
Generating Methane from Solar and Wind Energy Microbes
A new technology that converts solar and wind energy into methane could increase energy security in Central Europe during the winter months. The high volatility
Global Map of Wind and Solar Power Plants
A new map based on OpenStreetMap data is now available, showing the global presence of photovoltaic and wind power plants. The data is intended to
Blue Energy: Replacing 2,000 Nuclear Plants
A new membrane could revolutionize the use of osmotic power plants, also known as “blue energy,” and potentially replace up to 2,000 nuclear power plants.
Power from pee: Microbial fuel cell
A microbial fuel cell that costs less than three euros can generate enough electricity from urine to charge a smartphone. This eco-friendly technology could be
Creating Lightning with Laser
In a groundbreaking experiment, European scientists have successfully triggered lightning in a thundercloud using a laser. The German-French research project was conducted during two thunderstorms
Majority Support for CO2 Tax in Germany and USA
A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has found that the introduction of a CO2 tax is necessary to reduce
Copper-Palladium Catalyst Creates Graphene from CO2
A new breakthrough in the production of graphene has been achieved by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany. Graphene, a wonder
