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A major brewery is swapping fossil fuels for a heat battery powered by sunshine and clean energy. The system stores renewable electricity as heat in special bricks, then releases steam for brewing beer without changing the recipe.
California is deploying 500 MWh of sodium-ion batteries that work in desert heat without complex cooling systems. The technology could make renewable energy storage safer and cheaper across the hottest parts of the state.
Electric vehicle batteries have improved so dramatically in recent years that they'll easily withstand the extra heat from climate change. The newest batteries lose just 10% of their lifespan in a warmer world, compared to 30% for older models.
Scientists discovered that changing how fast they heat batteries during manufacturing makes them last dramatically longer. The breakthrough requires no new chemicals or extra costs.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a lightweight "liquid" battery that stores solar energy as heat without panels or heavy equipment. The breakthrough molecule can hold energy for years and release it on demand.
Electric vehicle batteries made in recent years can withstand heat far better than older models, offering hope as temperatures rise worldwide. This breakthrough means EVs will stay reliable even as climate change brings hotter conditions.
A groundbreaking thermal battery system is turning cheap wind power into industrial heat for an ethanol refinery, slashing costs while cleaning up production. The technology could transform how America's factories power themselves.
Texas just crushed its electricity demand records during triple-digit heat without a single power shortage or emergency alert. The state's massive investment in batteries and solar power since the 2021 winter blackouts is paying off exactly when Texans need it most.
A thermal battery system that glows hotter than lava could finally make renewable energy storage affordable at massive scale. Fourth Power's breakthrough technology stores electricity as white-hot heat in carbon blocks, then converts it back when needed.
A California company just landed $550 million to build batteries that store energy as heat in carbon blocks, offering industrial facilities a clean alternative to fossil fuels. The breakthrough technology can hold power for days or weeks, far longer than traditional batteries.
Samsung just launched a heat pump that stays efficient even when temperatures plunge to -13°F, potentially slashing home heating bills while fighting climate change. The breakthrough technology could make clean heating practical for millions living in cold climates.
Chinese researchers have found a way to prevent thermal batteries from losing power over time, opening the door for batteries that work in extreme heat and cold. The breakthrough could revolutionize energy storage in places traditional batteries can't survive.
Engineers in Finland are testing a groundbreaking "sand battery" that stores renewable energy as heat in sand, then converts it back to electricity for the grid. The technology could help balance power grids and cut fossil fuel dependence at costs comparable to traditional power plants.
A Finnish town is warming homes with the world's largest sand battery, cutting emissions by 70%. The 13-meter silo stores renewable energy as heat in crushed soapstone for weeks at a time. ##
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have engineered a tiny molecule that captures sunlight, stores it as chemical energy, and releases it as heat on demand. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we use solar energy after dark without bulky batteries.
A mysterious new battery just survived extreme heat tests that would destroy conventional batteries, proving skeptics wrong and opening doors to safer, more resilient energy storage. Independent lab results confirm this isn't your typical lithium-ion technology.
A new thermal battery from MIT can reach temperatures hot enough to make steel and cement while saving factories up to 30% on energy costs. The technology stores cheap renewable electricity in superheated bricks, making clean energy more affordable than natural gas for the first time.
A Chinese manufacturer just solved one of home energy's biggest puzzles: a heat pump that runs almost entirely on rooftop solar panels. The system could slash heating and cooling bills to nearly zero.
A Danish company just made industrial heating a whole lot greener with modular heat pumps that can power entire districts without fossil fuels. These machines turn electricity into heat three times more efficiently than traditional systems.
Scientists created a wood-based material that absorbs heat during the day and releases it at night, potentially eliminating the need for air conditioning in some buildings. The innovation survived 1,000 heat cycles without leaking or breaking down.
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