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Researchers created an AI system that spots every problem in a solar panel from a single image, slashing inspection time while boosting accuracy. The breakthrough could help millions of solar panels work better and last longer.
Clean energy fusion startups are teaming up with defense contractors to develop powerful laser technology. The partnerships bring new funding and real-world applications while fusion companies work toward their ultimate goal of clean electricity.
A Houston company just raised $134 million to drill deeper than ever before for geothermal energy that works anywhere, not just volcanic hotspots. Their new technology could make clean, 24/7 power cheaper than fossil fuels.
GameChange Energy just solved one of solar energy's biggest headaches by bringing trackers, transformers, and maintenance technology under one roof. Developers can now skip months of delays and cut costs by up to 25%.
A new San Francisco startup just raised $7 million to solve a problem costing engineers weeks of frustration: finding the right data when hardware fails. Their AI can diagnose battery and semiconductor failures in minutes instead of months.
A new battery technology using abundant sodium instead of expensive lithium just secured $8.3 million to make solar energy storage cheaper and more sustainable. Amsterdam startup Moonwatt is bringing this cleaner alternative to solar farms worldwide.
Scientists in Tokyo just solved a major hurdle that's been blocking safer, faster-charging batteries from replacing the lithium-ion technology that powers most of our devices today. The breakthrough could mean fewer battery fires and quicker charging times for everything from phones to power grids.
A groundbreaking underground hydropower system in Devon is generating clean electricity using gentle slopes instead of massive dams. The innovation could unlock renewable energy storage in thousands of new locations worldwide.