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The latest energy production news from organisations working in solar, wind, hydro and hydrogen power solutions along with developments from the battery storage sector.

What can we do with nuclear fuel after it’s been used?

Nuclear power, and especially the material from its used fuel can be a subject of concern for many. Discover more here.

Researchers maximise solar energy production with ground reflectors

University of Ottawa researchers have devised a smart approach using ground reflectors to maximise solar energy production.

NREL manufactures wind turbine blades with help from robots

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have used robots to help manufacture wind turbine blades.

Utilising locally produced renewable energy for greenhouse lighting

Researchers at Karlstad University have investigated and developed intelligent control systems for greenhouse lighting by employing locally produced renewable energy. Sweden's continuing shift to fossil-fuel...

Avalon to establish Ontario’s first regional lithium refinery

Mineral development specialists, Avalon Advanced Materials have signed a partnership agreement with Essar to provide minerals for EV manufacturers through novel lithium refinery. Ontario’s strategy...

Novel technique converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel

Researchers working at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created an innovative technique that mitigates plastic waste by converting it into clean hydrogen...

Exploring the capabilities of high-performance organic thermoelectrics

Scientists attempt to convert body heat into electricity to take a step closer towards achieving high-performance organic thermolectrics. Can you image charging your mobile phone...

Australian investors commit £28.5bn in clean energy projects in the UK

Leading Australian businesses have announced major new investments totalling £28.5bn in clean energy projects across the United Kingdom. With the inauguration of the clean energy...

Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina for $825m

Mining corporation, Rio Tinto, acquires the Rincon lithium project in Argentina, with plans to expand within the clean energy sector. Rio Tinto is the second...

Scientists achieve groundbreaking results with photovoltaic solar panels

A research team from the University of Surrey (UoS) has successfully increased the levels of energy absorbed by wafer-thin photovoltaic panels by 25%. How do...

Exploiting the potential of nuclear fusion energy

Tony Donné, Programme Manager of EUROfusion, explores the progress made and the future objectives for nuclear fusion research in Europe. As the principle of Einstein’s...

Novel waste heat recovery systems to revolutionise the sector

Heat pipe heat exchangers (HPHE) designed by partners at ETEKINA are shaping the waste heat recovery systems of the future. In early February 2022, the...

Province’s first critical minerals strategy positions Ontario as global leader

Ontario releases new critical minerals strategy that will support a made-in-Ontario electric vehicle and battery supply chain. In an exciting week for the critical raw...

Removing hotspots from hybrid solar panels

An international solar power research study has demonstrated how removing hotspots from hybrid solar panels improves electrical and thermal energy output. A new model that...

Carbon capture and storage made more efficient with novel technique

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a novel method that could result in cheaper and more efficient carbon capture and storage.  The...

Innovation News Network brings you the latest energy news from research organisations looking at more sustainable solutions to the increasing demand for renewable energy sources.

We also take a look at what is being done to advance energy storage technology and the capability of batteries to help manage energy reserves.

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