A shortage of high-voltage power cables could stall the clean energy transition
A cable crunch is coming, warns NKT CEO Claes Westerlind
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AI could soon consume more electricity than Bitcoin mining and entire countries
Unchecked AI growth could double data center emissions
Portugal explores wave energy as a solution for erosion and green power
Innovative wave energy park could also transform coastal resilience in Portugal
Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
Latest experiments more than doubles fusion energy output
Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility's ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of controlled fusion ignition is no longer a distant dream.
Scientists use Earth's rotational energy to generate electricity
Carbon-free energy? Maybe one day
Solar power sets record in the US with 50 GW added, meanwhile Big Tech bets on nuclear
Meeting the rising demand for electricity
Europe's largest battery site goes live in Scotland, boosting UK energy grid
Zenobē unveiled the groundbreaking site
The energy industry is using a "net-zero hero" narrative shifting blame to consumers
The energy sector uses over a third of the world's fuel supply
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
"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