In a new study, environmentally benign inverse-perovskites with high energy conversion efficiency have been reported by Tokyo Tech scientists with potential for practical application as thermoelectric materials (TEMs). Addressing the limitations typically faced with TEMs, such as insufficient energy conversion efficiency and environmental toxicity due to heavy elements, the new … [continued]
A new graphene energy harvester aims to be the Swiss Army Knife of remote sensors, capable of drawing power from six different local sources.
This week we celebrated National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! Every day the Department of Energy is committed to providing you with low- to no-cost actions to take control of your energy costs. Even the small adjustments that may be considered a low-lift could yield great impact. Here are 5 practical … [continued]
Captured carbon can yield carbon nanofibers and green hydrogen, too, which could be a better solution than simply pushing it underground.
With DOE Support, Four Additional Industry Partners Enter Next Phase of Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that four additional heat pump manufacturers successfully produced heat pump prototypes as part of the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Technology … [continued]
Decarbonization is today’s challenge for everyone, and that includes corporations of all sizes and types. When it comes to making serious inroads into reducing emissions, there are leaders, there are laggards, and there’s everyone in between. If you’re interested in being a leader, you need good tools to help you … [continued]
In this post, I’m sharing a fundraiser that can greatly improve what I’m doing for readers here. By getting out and covering important cleantech news, we can make a much bigger difference in 2024, but I’m going to need some more help to make a better travel setup that better … [continued]
A few years ago, I rented a Chevy Volt out for a few months. Most renters did a good job taking care of the vehicle, but after a series of bad renters I ended up selling the car. Several smoked heavily in it, and one got into a wreck, which … [continued]
Normally, electric aviation is the last thing we consider when talking about military aircraft. Militaries around the world use a LOT of fossil fuels, and this is particularly bad for aviation. The power density just isn’t there for most types of planes to be able to effectively use battery power, … [continued]
As the confetti from New Year’s Eve celebrations settles, it is only fitting that we prepare our 2024 New Year’s Resolutions. Our resolutions are often about a change we wish to see in ourselves, but what about making them around the change we wish to see in our homes and … [continued]
