The Necessity of Extended Energy Storage Duration in Texas: A Transition towards Resilience

ENERGY 10.03.2023 17:02 PM

The Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has earned its stripes in the energy storage market, sustaining around 3,500 MW of energy storage capacity, one of the most substantial in the nation. Traditionally, energy storage projects within ERCOT have been indispensable in delivering fast ramping ancillary services, such as Frequency Regulation and Responsive Reserve Services (RRS) and exploiting energy arbitrage opportunities between off-peak and peak price intervals.

Microbial Energy? Scientists Bioengineer E. coli Bacteria To Produce Electricity, Process Organic Waste

09.14.2023 00:00 AM

When the bioengineered E. coli was exposed to a sample of brewery wastewater, the bacteria gobbled it up in over 50 hours, showing that the system could potentially enable energy production alongside simultaneous organic waste processing. Read to learn more.

As The U.S. Focuses On Clean Energy Initiatives, Acorn Energy Solutions Is Prepared To Be Part Of The Answer

09.08.2023 15:34 PM

Currently, 79% of energy production in the United States comes from fossil fuels. In such a short amount of time - just over 10 years - changing the energy landscape can seem like an impossible goal. Luckily, there are many ways to start making progress. Solar power, wind power, and nuclear power are all renewable energy options, but experts are vocal about one hurdle that will require some work: long-term energy storage.

Power Engineer Igor Vladimirovich Iurchenko Talks About the Prospects for the Development of Wind and Solar Energy in the USA

08.25.2023 00:30 AM

Igor Vladimirovich Iurchenko, a power engineer, shares his own opinion on the measures being taken in the USA to develop alternative wind and solar energy. He presented a detailed report on this topic at the end of April 2023 during the international conference II Research Forum 2023.

Novel Enzyme Boosts Production of Hydrocarbons From Feedstocks, Holds Key to Sustainable Aviation Fuels

08.17.2023 07:45 AM

A team of researchers have discovered a new enzyme that can help in raising the production of aviation fuel. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Humans As Batteries: Future Smart Devices Could Use Our Bodies As Power Source

08.10.2023 06:40 AM

A group of scientists studied the possibility of harvesting energy from human bodies to be converted into electricity. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned in the US Starting This August, Making Way for Energy-Efficient Alternatives

08.02.2023 05:28 AM

Stores are now prohibited from selling most incandescent light bulbs due to new energy efficiency rules, marking the end of an era. Continue reading to learn more details.

World's Largest Wind Turbine Generates Power on China's Grid, Reducing the Country's Carbon Emissions Every Year

07.24.2023 08:21 AM

China's Three Gorges Energy connects the world's first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine, supplying clean energy for 36,000 homes. Check out the whole story in this article.

Geothermal Energy Reaches a Milestone With Texas-Based Startup's Breakthrough Technology, Making Large-Scale Adoption Feasible

07.21.2023 08:37 AM

Texas-based Fervo Energy proves that enhanced geothermal systems can effectively extract energy on a commercial scale from a wider range of sites. Continue reading to learn more details.

Promoting Sustainability with Cutting-Edge Energy Storage Solutions

07.18.2023 13:46 PM

Predictions for the Global Green Energy Market indicate that it could reach a staggering $1,977.6 billion by 2030, essentially doubling the renewable energy market in just ten years. Given the central role energy plays in all economic activities and human life, this presents enormous opportunities.

Space Borne Solar Prototype Successfully Beams First Wirelessly Transmitted Power to Earth

07.07.2023 10:48 AM

Six months after the SSPD-1 launched in January 3, the prototype has successfully transmitted wireless power from space to Earth. Read to learn more.

US Coal Usage Wanes as Wind and Solar Power Take Over, Falling by 3 Terawatt-Hours in First Five Months of 2023

06.29.2023 05:05 AM

Demand for coal briefly resurged amid the war in Ukraine but still saw declines and is now overtaken by wind and solar, without counting hydroelectric power. Read to learn more.

Solar Panels Explained: How Do They Work?

06.19.2023 20:40 PM

Solar panels are filled with tiny photovoltaic cells that enable sunlight to be converted into energy. Read to learn more.

Breakthrough Air-Gen Device That Harvests Electricity Out of Thin Air Uses Nanofilms Made From Bacteria To Pull Energy From Water Vapor

05.29.2023 06:26 AM

Engineers demonstrated that virtually any material can be transformed into a device capable of extracting electricity from atmospheric humidity. Check it out in this article.

The Dawn of Renewable Energy Revolution

05.23.2023 13:18 PM

As the world grapples with an escalating climate crisis, the race towards renewable energy solutions is well underway. We see daily headlines regarding oil shortages, fracking debates, potentials and limits of wind and tidal power, and a global shift towards electric vehicles.