Green technology
The district cooling market is projected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2029 from an estimated USD 1.1 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. The key driver for the district cooling market is energy efficiency improvement, which offers substantial energy savings
Batteries
The global containerized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market is poised for significant growth, reaching $35.82 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.9%. This growth is driven by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, rising demand for grid flexibility, and the need
Batteries
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a breakthrough in mitigating polarization effects in lithium-ion battery capacitors, a key challenge in energy storage technology. By establishing an enhanced cathode conductive network, the researchers were able to improve the electronic and ionic conductivity of the device, resulting in excellent
Batteries
A new report from researchers at Wuxi Institute of Technology in Wuxi, People's Republic of China, details a performance optimization method for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The novel approach combines Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) numerical simulation with a deep learning algorithm to improve the endurance mileage and
Renewable energy
Research from Tianjin Chengjian University introduces a simulation-based study that integrates remote sensing, analytical hierarchy process, and machine learning to optimize site selection for net-zero energy buildings in Xi'an, China. The study finds that solar energy radiation, accessibility, and proximity to renewable energy sources are the most influential
Renewable energy
A recent study has proposed a novel energy system that combines nuclear and renewable energy to address the issue of fluctuating energy supply and demand. The nuclear-renewable hybrid energy system (NRHES) couples renewable energy with a small modular thorium molten salt reactor, thermal energy storage, and high-temperature steam electrolysis. According
Renewable energy
Researchers from Changchun Institute of Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on integrating intelligent systems with renewable energy technologies to optimize energy use in residential buildings. The study, which was supported by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, explored the potential of coupling residential-scale solar and wind power systems with hydrogen
Batteries
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Richardson Electronics, a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, and power grid technologies, announced the expansion of Richardson Electronics' operations in La Fox, Illinois. The company plans to invest over $8.5 million
Renewable energy
The Town of Ridgefield, in partnership with Davis Hill Development and the Connecticut Green Bank, has announced the completion and commissioning of a 1,038 kW solar carport at Ridgefield High School, a landmark project that showcases the town's commitment to sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and educational excellence. This
Batteries
In Bulgaria, the storage of solar energy in batteries is quickly gaining momentum, driven by private investors. According to the Electricity System Operator (ESO), daily operational data from battery systems is now being shared, showing that approximately 500 megawatts of batteries have been installed, offering a total storage capacity of
Renewable energy
Blueleaf Energy, a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform, and Chemsain Sustainability Sdn Bhd (Chemsain), an established Malaysian sustainability advisory firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of up to 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects in Sarawak, Malaysia. The
Batteries
Researchers from Shandong University have made a significant contribution to the field of energy storage by developing a rational approach to designing catalysts for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The study, published in the journal Energy Storage Materials, highlights the challenges of traditional trial-and-error methods and proposes the use of reactivity descriptors
