OceanX under towMingyangThe largest single-capacity floating wind platform in the world has begun its voyage, with the builder releasing images of the operation. Mingyang's OceanX is set to cover 191 nautical miles (220 miles, 354 kilometers) over the next three days to reach its final offshore location."When we first covered Mingyang’s OceanX, its dual-rotor...
A graphic overview of the ambitious AAPowerLink project, which is expected to supply its first clean power in the early 2030sSunCableGovernment officials have granted crucial approval to the world's largest renewable energy and transmission initiative. Spearheaded by SunCable, the AAPowerLink project involves constructing a massive solar farm in Australia's Northern Territory.This endeavor aims...
A self-assembling crane that promises to slash the cost of offshore wind installationsWindSpiderThese innovative modular wind turbines assemble themselves section by section, eliminating the need for large cranes and promising to cut offshore wind installation costs by up to half. New funding has launched the initial project.Today's wind turbines are colossal, ranking among humanity's...
A 1:3 scale prototype of X1 Wind's floating platform was installed at the PLOCAN test site in the Canary Islands in 2023X1 WindA new offshore wind farm system, promising quicker and more cost-effective installation and operations, is set to be tested in the Mediterranean. Named the NextFloat+ Project, it has been awarded a €13.4...
Lignode is a carbon substance that Stora Enso and Altris are teaming to use to replace anode graphiteStora Enso"One month after Natron Energy launched mass production of its pioneering sodium-ion batteries, Swedish company Altris, in collaboration with Stora Enso, discovered a way to enhance the sustainability of lithium-free batteries by adapting carbon from tree...
Runoff from fracking operations is not usually considered a good thing, but a new finding reveals it could be a source of a very valuable metalDALL-EAs electric vehicles and other battery technologies continue to rise, researchers anticipate a surge in the demand for lithium in the coming years. A new study identifies an unusual...
BaroMar says its undersea compressed energy storage system creates an air battery cheaper than any other for long-duration storageBaroMarIsraeli firm BaroMar is gearing up to trial an inventive approach to grid-level energy storage, aiming to provide the most cost-effective solution for stabilizing renewable grids over extended periods. Their innovative system harnesses the power of...
Perovskite solar cell partially transparent under sunlight. Credit: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCH(KIER)According to a recent press release, researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in solar cell technology, developing perovskite-based semi-transparent solar cells with an unprecedented energy conversion efficiency of 21.68 percent.Advancements in Solar Cell TechnologySolar...
The prototype is scheduled for testing later this year. Credit: Yamaha/RoushYamaha Motor, a prominent manufacturing giant, has unveiled what they assert is a groundbreaking world-first prototype: a hydrogen-powered outboard motor designed to propel motorboats.Commitment to Carbon NeutralityDisplayed at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, this hydrogen-powered engine is the outcome of a collaboration between Yamaha...
The Dragon 4, a 4-meter (13-foot) variant of the kite, utilized in the Faroe Islands. Credit: MinestoA novel method of extracting renewable energy from the oceans has recently emerged, drawing attention to its innovative approach. This method, inspired by the movement of a kite, efficiently harnesses energy from tidal and ocean currents and is...
