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This Liquid Metal Battery may just revolutionise energy storage
Under development since 2017, this liquid metal battery (LMB) is about to be let loose on the globe. Consisting of 3 liquid layers; 2 of molten metals and a middle layer of molten salts.  The system is self-heating and insulated, but contains no combustible materials - so they can't burn. And they retain all of their charge capacity for at least 5000 cycles (think decades, not years). Modular, safer and cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. https://ambri.com/technology/
23 July 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

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Hydrogen BioBattery
Some German researchers have been looking at whether the bi-directional conversion of H2 and CO2 into formic acid a
10 July 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

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'Night-time solar' using infrared light
The contrast between day and night, hot and cold, light and dark - all provide potential opportunities to create energy. Researche
4 July 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

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Solar energy by day, thermo-electric energy by night
Solar energy is great while the sun is shining.  But not so useful once night falls. Most people think batteries are the answer, but Stanford University researchers have been working on another option.  TEG's (Thermo-electric generator) are energy conversion devices. Basically, by using the temperature differential between one side of the panel and the air, more electricity can be generated ( both during the day and at night). Even better TEG's are reliable, safe, affordable and available right now.https://twitter.com/i/status/1543377040996548614
4 July 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

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Self-Charging Micro Batteries
By utilising the humidity from the air or the sweat from your skin could you power your wearables without ever plugging in?Researchers at University of New South Wales say - "yes, you can...soon".https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-06-09/self-charging-battery-generates-electricity-from-moisture/101132856?
27 June 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

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Limitless Clean Ocean Energy
Energy associated with ocean currents can be captured, just like wind currents can with wind turbines. Ocean turbines can be fixed to the seabed, or float nearer the surface with moorings attached to the seafloor. No one technology has yet emerged as a clear winner, but this Japanese turbine, which has been in development and testing for many years is clearly still in the race. After successful recent trials, the company is set to scale up to a  2 megawatt unit. https://www.sciencealert.com/japan-s-dropping-a-kaiju-sized-turbine-into-the-ocean-to-fish-for-limitless-energy
12 June 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...