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Pennsylvania Could Provide 40% of US Lithium Needs from an Unexpected Source

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy / Jorge Paka

As 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 but significant source of this metal in a Pennsylvania wastewater stream. As we’ve previously reported, the world will require approximately 59 new lithium mines, each producing […]

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Sea-Bed Air Batteries Offer Affordable, Long-Term Energy Storage

2 Comments / Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

Israeli 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 water. In the envisioned zero-carbon energy grid, the interplay of various renewable sources like solar and wind will be

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Semi-transparent Solar Cell Achieves Groundbreaking Energy Conversion rates

4 Comments / Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

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 Technology Solar cells with high efficiency are essential as the global transition from

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Yamaha Motor Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Outboard Motor Prototype

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Yamaha 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 Neutrality Displayed at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, this hydrogen-powered engine is the outcome of a collaboration between Yamaha and engineering firm Roush. It aligns with Yamaha’s overarching

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Harnessing Ocean Energy: Inaugural Underwater Tidal Kite Powers Gridh

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

A 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 already contributing electricity to the grid in the Faroe Islands. The Design and Operational Mechanism Developed by

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Quantum batteries could recharge by redefining our understanding of time

1 Comment / Renewable Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

Causality plays a crucial role in shaping our reality; for instance, dropping a glass leads to its breaking, and it cannot break before being dropped. However, in the quantum realm, these principles may not always hold true. Scientists have illustrated how this peculiar behavior can be utilized to charge a quantum battery. In a way,

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GAC’s Groundbreaking Ammonia-Powered Engine: A Glimpse into the Future of Automotive Propulsion

2 Comments / Material & Energy, Motor Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Tech, Transportation & Automation / Ngoma Manuel

Chinese automaker GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) recently unveiled an innovative combustion engine that runs on liquid ammonia in collaboration with Toyota. This breakthrough explores an unconventional alternative to traditional fossil fuels, promising a more sustainable and environmentally friendly driving experience. The Ammonia-Powered Engine At its annual technology showcase, GAC introduced a remarkable 2.0-liter engine designed

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Discovering Ammonia’s Potential as a Fuel

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

As the world strives to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and make the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, alternative fuels have been at the forefront of innovation. Among these alternatives, ammonia, a common industrial chemical, has been gaining attention as a promising fuel. In this publication, we will endeavour to explore the

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Trade Associations Encourage Exploration of Alternatives to Electric Vehicles

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

An unexpected alliance composed of 100 petroleum, ethanol, farm, and retail organizations has called on the Biden administration to reevaluate its proposed “tailpipe” rule, which aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) the dominant new car and pickup truck choice by 2032. This diverse group raised concerns about the rule’s implications for gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. It hinted

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The Objective of Implementing Active Wind Turbine Control is to Reduce Bird Fatalities by 80%

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech / Jorge Paka

One inconvenient reality faced by the clean energy sector, which appears to be a matter of significant concern for the fossil fuel industry, is the undeniable fact that wind turbines cause bird fatalities. Researchers suggest that more intelligent turbine designs could substantially reduce this impact. Quantifying the number of birds that collide with the rotating

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