California-based Noon Energy has successfully demonstrated a revolutionary ultra-long-duration energy storage system capable of providing over 100 hours of continuous power. Using a modular, containerized design based on reversible solid oxide fuel cell technology, the pilot system marks a significant milestone in multi-day energy storage. This technology offers a compact, cost-effective alternative to traditional batteries, […]
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Brown University researchers have established concrete design specifications for hard carbon anodes, potentially accelerating the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage. By utilizing quantum-mechanical simulations and zeolite-templated carbon, the team identified that a pore size of approximately one nanometer is ideal for balancing ionic and metallic sodium storage. This discovery addresses long-standing uncertainties […]
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Researchers at the MIT Energy Initiative have developed a groundbreaking dataset to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of global ammonia production. As a carbon-free energy carrier, ammonia is increasingly viewed as a vital alternative to traditional fuels, though its current manufacturing process has a significant carbon footprint. The study analyzes trade routes across 63 […]
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Swift Solar, an MIT-affiliated startup, has successfully completed the first real-world field test of its advanced perovskite tandem solar technology during a U.S. Department of Defense exercise. Integrated into a mobile microgrid designed for rapid deployment in disaster zones and military environments, the high-efficiency solar cells demonstrated their durability and performance. This milestone marks a […]
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Major offshore wind developers in the United States have resumed construction on three multi-billion dollar projects following a federal court ruling that lifted a month-long suspension. Developers Ørsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy were granted permission to continue work after a judge challenged the Trump administration’s “national security” justification for halting the projects. The restart is […]
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A strategic partnership between energy storage firm Eolian and data center developer CyrusOne is accelerating the deployment of AI infrastructure in Texas. By utilizing Eolian’s existing grid connection while its Chisholm Grid battery facility undergoes a major upgrade, CyrusOne expects to launch its new DFW7 data center up to two years ahead of schedule. This […]
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The regulatory landscape for utility-scale solar in the United States has shifted significantly following new federal directives issued in early 2025. Developers now face a more complex permitting environment characterized by multi-layered departmental reviews and increased administrative scrutiny. While these policy changes introduce potential schedule uncertainties and the risk of project cancellations, experts suggest that […]
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Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have pioneered a sustainable sodium-ion battery utilizing lignin, a natural wood polymer, as a primary electrode material. By converting this paper industry byproduct into hard carbon, the team has created a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion technology. This innovation reduces reliance […]
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The United States has seen a sharp decline in clean energy manufacturing investment following the first year of the second Trump administration. Data from the Clean Investment Monitor reveals that spending on factories for batteries, electric vehicles, and solar panels fell to $41.9 billion in 2025, a significant drop from the previous year’s $50.3 billion. […]
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The global solar PV market is poised for a resilient 2026, maintaining strong fundamentals despite significant regulatory and political headwinds encountered in 2025. According to a new analysis by Wood Mackenzie, the sector will continue to expand, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers, electric vehicles, and manufacturing. While major markets like China and […]
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