Energy

A new piezoelectric-based DC-DC converter, developed by researchers from UC San Diego and CEA-Leti, significantly reduces size and increases efficiency by centralizing power switches on a single chip, promising widespread applications in technology devices. Above is a die photograph of the proposed piezoelectric converter. Credit: University of California San DiegoThe ISSCC 2024 paper presents a ‘ground-breaking’ DC-DC converter that unifies power switches on a single chip.Scientists from the University of California San…

Research on superstructure carbons (SCC) introduces a novel method of using carbon more effectively in energy storage and conversion, offering potential environmental benefits and performance enhancements over traditional materials. With emphasis on customizability and efficiency, SCCs could revolutionize carbon-based energy solutions, pending further investigation into their practical application and economic viability.There’s a lot of research about moving away from carbon as an energy source, but what if instead the…

KAUST scientists have developed a roadmap for commercializing highly efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, promising a future of affordable clean energy. Addressing challenges from real-world application to manufacturing, they aim to transform the global energy landscape, with the technology’s market value expected to exceed $10 billion within ten years. Credit: 2024 KAUSTResearchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a comprehensive plan to introduce perovskite/silicon…

Last Updated: February 29, 2024, 18:20 ISTHyundai India Targets RE100 Benchmark With 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2025. (Photo: Hyundai)The company has also significantly reduced hazardous waste by 19.4 percent and non-hazardous waste by 14.3 percent over the last five years.Hyundai Motor India has announced its goal to achieve 100 percent renewable energy usage by 2025, aligning with the global RE100 benchmark.The South Korean automotive giant aims to power all its operations in India with renewable energy. Hyundai’s…

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Wednesday said Nigeria has been one of the largest beneficiaries accounting for almost 60 per cent of its $30 billion funding of the energy sector in Africa. President of the African Export-Import Bank, Benedict Oramah, disclosed this at the ongoing 7th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) in Abuja on Wednesday. “The support provided to the sector by the bank is in excess of $30 billion. Nigeria has been one of the largest beneficiaries…

Research reveals that strategic implementation of cooling technologies in Riyadh can lower temperatures by 4.5°C and reduce energy demand, offering a sustainable solution to combat urban heat and enhance quality of life.Employing a mix of cooling strategies and methods has the potential to lower both the temperature and energy requirements in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.A recent study from UNSW Sydney demonstrates that significant reductions in the temperatures of major cities located in hot desert climates can be achieved…

Researchers have advanced Na-ion battery technology by developing fast-charging capabilities and enhancing the negative electrode with organic materials, reducing reliance on rare, non-European materials. Additionally, they’ve improved the cathode, creating a high-energy, fast-charging, cobalt-free material that lasts longer due to its gradual structural change during use. Credit: TU DelftResearchers at TU Delft have created a battery that uses fewer critical materials, charges rapidly, holds a significant amount of…

Crypto miners have successfully blocked the Department of Energy’s (DOE) survey of Bitcoin’s energy consumption in the US. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the DOE from moving forward with data collection.Industry groups were quick to challenge the move in court. The Texas Blockchain Council and Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms filed suit, contending that the DOE’s implementation of the survey as an “emergency” action was unlawful. “Weaponizing an agency against law-abiding…

Sun and Saturn are set for a deep conjunction on February 29, 2024. It is believed that whenever the Sun and Saturn are so close to each other, they bring about profound shifts and transformations in various…

Hot on the heels of the successful completion of its grid-connected geothermal power plant in Nevada, Fervo Energy is raising $221 million per SEC documents, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The Houston-based company is one of several enhanced geothermal startups that are racing to tap heat deep in the Earth’s crust. Previous geothermal plants have only scratched the surface by accessing hot springs or shallower rock formations. Fervo uses directional drilling techniques pioneered by the oil…