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The Energy Transformation Collection
As renewable energy gains momentum, oil and natural gas continue to remain primary global energy sources. This collection delves into latest digital trends enabling breakthroughs in energy transformation.
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Energy Blog: Three Trends in Electric Generation
Aug 21, 2024
The industry is changing, becoming less dependent on coal and more reliant on natural gas and wind power.
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Smoother Sailing with Ammonia
Aug 1, 2024
Amogy is one of several new companies looking to tempt the slow-moving shipping industry with carbon-free ammonia power.
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Infographic: U.S. Declaration of Energy Independence
Jul 30, 2024
The nation is a net-exporter of energy. For the first three months of 2024, net energy exports are on an annual pace of 9.3 quadrillion Btus.
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New Design for Iron Flow Battery Could Aid Electric Grid
Jul 16, 2024
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created a new iron flow battery design offering the potential for a safe, scalable renewable energy storage system.
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Wing Sails for Cargo Ships Pass First Test
Jul 8, 2024
The shipping industry is set to save literally tons of fuel day for any cargo ship outfitted with a new rigid sail.
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Infographic: Cruising Toward Sustainability
Jun 25, 2024
As the popularity of cruising grows, so does the commitment by the industry to be stewards of the world’s seas and oceans.
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Energy Blog: Biofuels Under the Microscope
Jun 19, 2024
Biofuels are controversial. Some recent research results haven't settled the issue.
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The Fight to Decarbonize Needs Solar Workers
Jun 6, 2024
An obstacle in the fight to decarbonize with a solar energy solution is the need for workers. Cornell University researchers look at the solar workforce, job quality, and industry racial disparities.
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Quiz: What Do You Know About Biofuel Feedstocks?
May 31, 2024
Plant power is on the rise. See what you know about these carbon-neutral fuels by taking this ASME quiz.
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Blog: Sailing Toward Sustainable Cruising
May 29, 2024
As the popularity of cruising as a way to travel the world grows, so do the sizes of the passenger ships and the commitment by the industry to be stewards of the seas and oceans.
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5 Feedstocks for Biomass Energy Production
Apr 25, 2024
Biological sources can provide fuel without net carbon emissions. Here are five ways to grow your own power.
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Energy Blog: Noticeable Eclipse Impact on Electricity Sector
Apr 17, 2024
The moon's shadow produced a dip in solar power production, but not enough to cause a noticeable effect on the electric grid.
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Breakthrough Could Make for Long-Range EVs
Apr 16, 2024
Researchers at a national lab found a pathway to synthesize single-crystal, high-energy, nickel-rich cathodes.
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Using Lasers to Create the Power of the Stars on Earth
Apr 11, 2024
Doug Hammond and Focused Energy look to meet the challenges of developing laser-driven inertial confinement fusion energy for commercial electricity production.
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Infographic: Geothermal Cuts Costs and Carbon
Apr 9, 2024
The potential grid impact of national-scale mass deployment of geothermal heat pumps coupled with weatherization in single-family homes cannot be denied.
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BatMan Breakthrough in EV Battery Manufacturing
Mar 28, 2024
Rather than rescuing Gotham City’s residents from organized crime with powerful gadgets, this BatMan is revolutionizing battery manufacturing processes using laser ablation to offer vast improvements in electric vehicle (EV) battery performance.
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Community Voices: Is the Hydrogen Economy Finally Within Reach?
Mar 27, 2024
Collaborating with stakeholders across the entire value chain while advancing industry capabilities can unlock tomorrow’s hydrogen economies.
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Floating Pyramids Could Make for Cheaper Wind Power
Mar 12, 2024
Standard piles driven into the seabed require specialized ships. A new design rides the waves to make offshore wind farms easier to build.
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New Discovery in Molecular Structure of Perovskite Breaks Efficiency Record
Mar 11, 2024
Northwestern researchers have uncovered a way to limit perovskite’s rapid degradation, which could enhance the material’s potential as a more efficient and cost-effective solar solution.
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Tiny Holes Improve Boiling Performance
Jan 23, 2024
Engineers compelled bubbles to jump from a heated plate during boiling to enhance heat transfer. Their research suggests microstructures could increase power plant efficiency.
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Designing Better Concrete for SMRs
Jan 9, 2024
Researcher Ousmane Hisseine and colleagues are developing a stronger, denser material that can protect small modular reactors and the engineers who work on them.
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Material Limits Impact Infrastructure Plans
Dec 1, 2023
New energy infrastructure will run headlong into production constraints for concrete, copper, and other critical materials. Engineers must solve this problem to decarbonize the energy system.