Hydrogen
Research from Central South University of Forestry & Technology has led to a significant advancement in nanoreactor technology, which aims to optimize the uniform-nanocurvature with tip effects to improve local electric fields. The creation of a continuous heterogeneous-curvature nanoreactor (HeterC-LCS) has demonstrated a substantial enhancement in the hydrogen evolution reaction
Renewable energy
Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a large-scale hydrogen storage system that can be integrated into solar-wind-storage power systems to address the challenge of cross-seasonal mismatch between power supply and demand in high proportion renewable energy generation systems. The system utilizes salt cavern for large-scale hydrogen
Renewable energy
Researchers at Texas A&M University have unveiled new insights into the efficiency and feasibility of aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) systems, which are gaining traction in the renewable energy sector. The study, published in the Journal of Hydrology, explores the impact of ambient groundwater flow (AGF) on the
Renewable energy
Researchers in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, have made significant breakthroughs in energy storage, developing a molten salt thermal energy storage system that enhances peak-shaving capabilities and flexibility for coal-fired power plants. The system, proposed by Xi'an Jiaotong University, integrates steam and flue gas
Renewable energy
Research conducted at Wuhan University of Technology has significantly improved the efficiency and sustainability of thermal energy storage systems. The study, which was funded by Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, combined latent heat storage systems with renewable energy sources and employed advanced materials and innovative configurations. The research team,
Renewable energy
Thermal energy storage (TES) can play a vital role in enabling more building-sited renewable electricity generation, especially when there are high demand and variable time-of-use (TOU) charges. A model predictive control (MPC) strategy can offer additional savings over a schedule-based control with added complexity and reliance on forecasts. Research conducted
Renewable energy
Researchers from the Changsha University of Science and Technology have designed a new type of encapsulated compacted capsule using cement-diatomite-based composite phase change materials. This innovative design has the potential to significantly enhance thermal energy storage capabilities, providing a new pathway for the practical application of shape-stable composite PCMs. The
Renewable energy
Brenmiller Energy, a pioneer in thermal energy storage (TES), is making significant strides in the clean tech sector. Backed by the EU Innovation Fund, the company is developing its bGen platform to integrate with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a move that could revolutionize the industrial heat market. The 32 MWh
Renewable energy
Researchers at Tulane University have filed a groundbreaking patent for a novel method of direct fluid cooling of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which can boost the efficiency of solar energy production. The patent, titled "Spectrum-splitting concentrator photovoltaic module with direct fluid cooling, and associated methods," was filed on June
Renewable energy
Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited, a leading player in India's waste management industry, has made a significant breakthrough through its subsidiary, Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd. The company has secured two Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects in Andhra Pradesh, each with a capacity of approximately 15 megawatts, with a
Energy industries
Antora Energy Inc. has developed a system for optimizing thermal energy generation from multiple energy sources, according to a patent filed by the company's inventors, Christian Fitch Briere and Jordan Kearns. The system uses a combination of combustion-powered and electric-powered thermal energy sources to generate thermal energy, with
Energy industries
Rolls-Royce Corporation, a prominent multinational company, has recently patented a novel cooling system designed to efficiently manage thermal loads in high-energy applications. The patented system integrates a two-phase pump loop with a vapor compression system, leveraging thermal energy storage to provide effective cooling even in high-temperature environments. Key Takeaways: * The
