Energy-Generating Bricks Use Thermal Differential
A recently developed thermal brick has the capability of providing affordable energy and shelter for developing countries or temporary communities. An international team of [...]
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Grid-Level Storage: Are We Missing the Boat?
By Jim Fiske Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of guest columns on innovative energy technologies, discussing current trends and new solutions. This article [...]
Home Heating with Crypto Mining
The crypto craze has had its ups and downs, but blockchain, the technology behind such currencies as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is gaining in steam across multiple industries, [...]
Thermondo Biz Model Heats Home Market
From time to time we bring you cleantech concepts embodied in disruptive new business models. Thermondo, a Berlin-based company providing end-to-end service for residential [...]
Nano-Coated Solar Collectors Revolutionize Heating & Cooling
The Concept: a Finnish company uses an innovative combination of nano-coatings, improved mechanical design, and larger panels to provide unprecedented solar thermal [...]
Gaming the Way to Energy Behavior Change
What would it take for you to consistently change your home energy behavior? Saving money has not proven to be an effective motivation, higher prices have not been welcome [...]
Electric-Hydraulic Hybrid Pushes More Range in Heavy EVs
An EV delivery van or garbage truck does not need to go 0-to-60 as fast as a Ferrari. It just needs to stop and start, over and over again, with enough range to cover its [...]
The Grid: A Biography of America’s Electricity Infrastructure (book review)
Some think the biggest obstacle to renewable energy is Big Oil. Others blame conservative climate deniers. The real culprit may be an old, old friend, the electrical [...]
PNNL Solar-to-Syngas: Strong Economic Benefits for Utilities
Let’s face it, despite the growing strength of the renewables industry, central power plants are going to be with us for the foreseeable future. Until we can reduce costs [...]
Simple Water Heater Tech May Hit 100%+ Efficiency
Your next water heater may be able to pull much of its heat from the surrounding air for maximum efficiency. A team of scientists from the Department of Energy‘s Oak [...]
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