renewable energy

When The Switch Flips On Electricity Prices

When it comes to renewable energy, a detailed understanding of how negative electricity prices drive economic incentives can help policy-makers and energy merchants alike make better decisions.

Capturing More Of The Sun To Split Water

A team of researchers in Japan has developed a material capable of harvesting a broader spectrum of sunlight.

7 Must-Read Stories In April 2017

April was a technology-heavy month, with popular articles on blockchain, artificial intelligence and the latest in battery technology.

Nitrogen-Powered Battery Turns Air Into Energy

Researchers have developed a prototype battery powered by atmospheric nitrogen that kills two birds with one stone, simultaneously fixing nitrogen and storing energy.

World’s First Coal-To-Ethanol Plant Up And Running In China

The plant built by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics has the capacity produce 100,000 metric tons of ethanol per year.

Could A Seawater Battery End Our Dependence On Lithium?

Researchers in South Korea have developed a way to speed up reactions in saltwater-powered batteries.

Capture Carbon & Generate Fuel At The Same Time

Researchers have developed a catalyst that can simultaneously remove carbon dioxide and generate new diesel fuel.

SGInnovate To Launch Singapore Into AI & Robotics Space

SGInnovate will focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, digital health, financial services, smart energy, digital manufacturing and transportation.

QUT & Sumitomo Electric To Trial Batteries For Renewable Energy

The joint concentrator photovoltaic project will study large-scale renewable energy generation and storage.