Researchers at Yonsei University have unveiled a breakthrough “thermal sponge” capable of slashing annual ...

New technology from an emerging company is adding hot water to the energy storage equation. The surge in interest for storage alternatives beyond electrochemical batteries—for reasons including ...

A biochar-based thermal sponge stores heat during the day and releases it at night, cutting cooling energy by over 50%.

The power industry must adapt. Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies ...

Some thermal storage media are familiar to most of us, but what about gravel? Or lake water? See how those can work in the right environments, and tuck this away as a general refresher on thermal ...

Thermal batteries are the latest innovation in energy storage, offering affordability and potential for decarbonization. Thermal energy storage has the potential to contribute significantly to ...

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Thermal batteries use heat to store energy, which can be converted into electricity or heat when needed. Thermal batteries are gaining attention as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for ...

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly known to improve the reputation and dependability of renewable energy. Electric thermal energy storage (TES) solutions are increasing in ...

An energy supplier in Finland has announced the upcoming construction of an underground seasonal thermal energy storage facility about the size of two Madison Square Gardens that could meet the ...

The Japanese conglomerate and the Osaka Metropolitan University are testing an aquifer thermal energy storage system that directly uses 10,000 m3 of groundwater stored at 5 C in a cooling well. It is ...