Seawater Electrolysis: Sustainable Hydrogen Production
Seawater electrolysis presents an innovative approach to harnessing hydrogen energy using seawater as an electrolyte. In this process, an electrolyzer is deployed to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen gases by applying an electric current. One of the vital benefits of seawater electrolysis is its independence from freshwater resources, which are becoming scarce. Hybrid […]
EV Battery Thermal Management System and its Importance
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in electric vehicles due to their high energy density and long cycle life. The temperature has a huge impact on lithium-ion battery performance and longevity, therefore it’s critical to keep them in the appropriate range. EV batteries reach their end-of-life once they reach a 20 percent capacity loss or 30 […]
Hydrogen Powered Vehicle: A Greener Future
Researchers believe that utilizing hydrogen, the most abundant element in space, could help mitigate the harmful environmental effects caused by the planet’s 1.2 billion vehicles, which currently rely on gasoline and diesel fuel combustion. Like other electric vehicles, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) use electricity to power an electric motor. Unlike other electric vehicles, FCEVs […]
Wave Energy Converters: Sustainable Energy Source
Ocean waves contain tremendous energy. Experts estimate the theoretical annual energy potential of waves at the off-coasts of the United States to be as much as 2.64 trillion kilowatt-hours. Wave power has greater energy density than wind or solar. Researchers and engineers have developed various wave energy converter systems in the past few decades. This […]
Smart Grid: Architecture, Developments and Use Cases
A smart grid is a digitized, intelligent energy network that can efficiently perform energy transfer between the source and the consumer. It combines information, telecommunications, and power technologies to provide a two-way communication channel between the service provider and customers, allowing electricity and data to be exchanged.The architecture of a smart grid system consists of […]
How Can Future Smart Cities Power Themselves?
Smart-city journeys progress beyond technology deployment to a people-centered focus. It involves integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies such as sensors, AI, or 5G technology with existing infrastructure to power various hardware such as urban photovoltaic window coatings and glass, self-powered multifunctional windows, or electricity-generating roads, solar paths, bus and vehicle charging shelters, and so […]
Alternatives To Li-Ion Battery
The proliferation of handheld devices, ranging from industrial measuring equipment to mobile phones, and the advancement of electric vehicles necessitated higher energy densities. Interestingly, Li-ion battery technology has advanced greatly in the last 30 years. However, the best Li-ion batteries are approaching their performance limits due to material restrictions. Thus, alternatives to li-ion battery is […]
Advanced Thermal Energy Storage for Energy Supply
Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is an energy storage method that can help balance energy demand and supply daily, weekly, and even seasonally. TES refers to heating or cooling a medium to use the energy when required later. The most common application of TES systems is integration with solar systems. Further, other application areas include storing […]
Achieving Sustainability with Offshore Wind Energy
To achieve sustainability, dependence on renewable energy sources should be increased. Wind is the second highest renewable energy generation source, behind only hydropower. Wind energy is divided into onshore and offshore systems. Offshore wind energy is more potent than onshore because of its environment-friendly attributes and high power generation capacity. According to data, the installed […]
Cobalt-free Batteries: The Need of the Future
Cobalt is a key component of lithium-ion batteries in many consumer electronics and electric vehicles. The demand for these batteries is increasing as the world moves towards sustainable energy sources. However, the extraction and processing of cobalt are fraught with ethical and environmental risks. Hence, the need for cobalt-free batteries is desperate. Fortunately, researchers are […]