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Researchers at the University of Cambridge tested their techniques on organic redox flow batteries. They found that by charging the batteries at a lower voltage, they were able to significantly slow the rate of degradation, extending the batteries lifespan. The technique may be applied to other types of batteries and electrochemical cells to untangle the complex reaction mechanisms that occur in these systems, and to detect and diagnose faults. It could also be used to develop a portable battery ‘health check device to diagnose its condition’ The research was funded in part by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Shell. The researchers are excited by the wide range of potential applications of this method to monitor a variety of electrochemical systems while they are being operated, said the researchers. For example, they could be possible to check the condition of the electrolyte for these batteries and replace it if necessary, said Zhao. Back to MailOnline. We are published in the journal Nature.
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The DSO of the immediate future
In the coming years, more customers will have smart meters installed, and the use of electronic invoicing is increasing rapidly. The current grid is the result of 100 years of history during which the grid has been fundamentally exploited the same way as the first day.
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The possibilities and limitations of Geothermal energy
Turning to alternative and renewable sources of energy is one way to secure the stability of our planet. geothermal energy harnesses the pockets of steam, hot water, and rock beneath the Earths surface to generate electricity and power heating/cooling systems.
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Uruguay, Latin America’s renewable champion
Uruguay now produces more than 97 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The country has undergone a remarkable change in its energy sector in recent years. Wind farms across the country had lowered these costs by more than 200 million US dollars annually.
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Some like it hot – Is Hydrogen the answer to those needing it a little warmer?
Hydrogen is a fuel that burns up to 2800 degrees Celsius (about 700C simply burned in air) It can also be compressed and stored so has potential for transport. We need to be more clear and honest about how we talk about Hydrogen.
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Europe's sustainable future depends on accessibility of raw materials for batteries
EESC singles out accessibility of raw materials as a pressing issue. Widespread e-mobility is the next key step towards making sustainable transport possible. Only by having ongoing access to raw materials for batteries will Europe be able to move away from fossil.
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The future of flight – Three energy futures (electric, hydrogen or just less?)
Every minute 84 flights take off somewhere in the world with over 4 Billion journeys being made by plane. Burning nearly 300 million tonnes of Jet Fuel annually making up 2.7 percent of global CO2 emissions and global air travel is expected to double over the next.
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Energy storage - an effective weapon in the fight against emissions
More than one quarter of all emissions CO2 are the emissions hard to eliminate. The political will to invest in such technologies is simply not enough in many countries. In the energy sector, switching to renewable energy sources (RES) appears to be a logical.
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World's largest offshore wind farm will power 4.5 million homes
UK renewable energy developer SSE announced construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. With a capacity of 3.6 gigawatts, it will be three times bigger than the world's biggest existing wind farm. Hornsea One, which is still under construction.
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Microsoft details long-term plan for becoming carbon negative
Microsoft executives announced plans today for the company to become carbon negative by 2030 and then by 2050 to remove all the carbon from the environment that Microsoft has emitted directly or through electrical consumption since it was founded in 1975. The compny hs been working for months on .
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