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Challenges faced in power-to-heat sector coupling and how to optimize them

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Optimizing Power-to-Heat Sector Coupling Challenges faced in power-to-heat sector : In many scenarios within centralized power sectors, such as the waste of excess energy from data centers’ processor heat, high-temperature steam from thermal power plants, the waste stream of biofuels, heating of batteries, and other high energy density materials occurs. One possibility to reutilize this …

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State-specific analysis of demand response in the US

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  State-specific analysis of demand response in the US   Analysis of Demand Response – Electric utilities across the globe are in a constant process of matching the amount of energy generated and distributed with the energy consumption needs of their consumers. A very common occurrence is that sometimes the consumer demand for electricity surpasses …

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Interconnection of Heating and Energy Sector for Urban Electrification Support

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Interconnection of Heating and Energy Sector   Major cities across the globe have constantly expanded their boundaries to accommodate ever-increasing population, which poses a challenge to urban developers, especially in terms of rising energy needs and enhancing connectivity across various places in terms of transportation. With climate change posing a threat, urban developers are consciously …

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Aluminium-air Batteries and Lithium-air Batteries for EVs: A Comparison

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Lithium-Air Batteries for EVs Lithium-air batteries (LABs) reduce oxygen from the air at the cathode and oxidises lithium metal at the anode to produce a current flow during discharge. The lithium-air battery can obtain oxygen from the air externally, removing the need for internal storage. This results in a higher energy density compared to that of …

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Solar Paneled Roofs Over Highways – Current State and Future Directions

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Solar Panel Revolution Using solar panels is quickly revolutionizing the economy. Solar panels are gaining popularity as the economy shifts to a green and sustainable energy model. Their energy is economical, efficient, clean, and sustainable, which contributes to their success. Solar panels are widely used globally, from the rooftops of residential buildings to industrial facilities. …

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Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy

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Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy The circular bioeconomy is an approach to economic growth that centers on the use and management of biomass. This could potentially revolutionize the global economy, which currently relies heavily on non-renewable resources and fossil fuels and help tackle the three main global issues: providing clean water, …

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The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers

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The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers Should legacy automakers cling to the past or take risks to exceed customer expectations. Many Legacy Auto Manufacturers call themselves innovators or pioneers. But below the surface of their fancy corporate statements and shiny marketing is a crawling approach. Stick to the past or take risks to amaze customers: …

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How Far are we From Solid-State Batteries in EVs?

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How Far Are We From Solid-State Batteries in EVs? Solid-state batteries are a game-changer for EVs, offering the potential for a refuelling experience similar to gasoline vehicles. Despite this promise, solid-state batteries are still not widely incorporated in EV’s. Article on solid-state batteries and their research by various companies. What are solid-state batteries? To understand …

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Comparison between Thin-Film and Bulk Solid-State Battery Technologies for the Mobility Sector

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Lithium-ion batteries are used in everything from laptop computers to electric vehicles to electric aircrafts. These types of batteries have thrived in the last decade due to their relative ease of manufacture, relatively high energy density (compared to legacy nickel-metal hydride and common alkaline batteries) and existing in-depth technical understanding of their battery chemistry. One …

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Comparing the metallic catalysts used in producing magnesium hydride for PowerPaste production

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The first step of producing PowerPaste is the production of magnesium hydride. Magnesium hydride is considered a promising hydrogen storage material because of its efficient cost, lightweight, excellent reversibility, and natural abundance. Generally, doping transition metals and their alloys into magnesium hydride is regarded as one of the most practicable means of accelerating magnesium hydride …

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