Powering the future
Need a recharge? Scientists from ECU have built a better battery that could last much longer than your store-bought pack. But, there’s a catch. Our…
lithium-ion batteries
Salt and a battery – smashing the limits of power storage
We have all been there. The rectangular icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen turns red and flashes to indicate you’re almost out…
The risks and rewards of the minerals required for the energy transition
In order to limit global temperature rises, the world will have to undergo an urgent energy transition that will leave the fossil fuel era behind….
Hydrogen: where is low-carbon fuel most useful for decarbonisation?
Is hydrogen the lifeblood of a low-carbon future, or an overhyped distraction from real solutions? One thing is certain – the coal, oil and natural…
How Cheap Must Batteries Get for Renewables to Compete With Fossil Fuels?
While solar and wind power are rapidly becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels in areas with lots of sun and wind, they still can’t provide the…