Scientists at U.C. Santa Barbara have developed a new kind of “liquid battery” that can capture sunlight and release it later as heat, a breakthrough researchers say could help solve one of renewable ...

Next-generation energy storage technologies are crucial for integrating renewables, addressing intermittency, and enabling a ...

To store heat for days, weeks, or months, you need to trap the energy in the bonds of a molecule that can later release heat on demand. The approach to this particular chemistry problem is called ...

When the sun goes down, solar panels stop working. This is the fundamental hurdle of renewable energy: how to save the sun's power for a rainy day—or a cold night. Chemists at UC Santa Barbara have ...

US startups are developing pressurized water storage systems using hydraulic fracturing technology to store renewable energy from solar and wind. This technology offers a potential alternative to ...

Penn State researchers have developed a new high-temperature polymer capacitor that can store four ...

A global race is underway to find long-term energy storage solutions, with venture capital investing heavily in new technologies beyond the current lithium-ion battery dominance. Researchers at the ...

NASA’s Glenn Research Center developed a new flywheel-based mechanical battery system that redefined energy storage and spacecraft orientation. This innovative approach demonstrated the potential of ...

In today’s world, rising electricity bills are a significant concern for households and businesses alike. Traditional energy sources are not only expensive but also contribute to environmental ...