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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.

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.

UKAEA and CVŘ collaborate to develop UK fusion energy plant

The UKAEA has signed a multi-year deal with CVŘ to further the development of the UK fusion energy plant called STEP.

Enhancing the cyclability of lithium battery cathodes

High-capacity cathodes for new-generation lithium battery cathodes can be improved by doping with readily available mineral elements.

New framework to analyse social innovation in renewable energy

Researchers have constructed a ‘toolkit’ to increase the attention given to alternative approaches for enhancing the energy transition and highlighting the multiple benefits of...

A new method can predict future nuclear power requirements

Scientists have developed a type of scenario analysis that implies it is possible to plan for abrupt changes regarding nuclear power requirements in the...

Smart electricity grid to power new energy transition

Reimagining the United States power grid could save consumers $50bn a year, using new smart electricity grid power technology. A novel plan that offers partnership...

The journey from CVD graphene innovation to commercialisation

Gregory Erickson, Founder and CFO of General Graphene Corporation, explores the current uptake for graphene innovation and the organisation’s journey from discovery to commercialisation. When...

Establishing critical minerals supply chains in the circular economy

Donald Bubar, President and CEO of Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. discusses establishing critical minerals supply chains in the circular economy. Critical minerals supply chains are...

Researchers set groundbreaking efficiency record for solar cell technology

A group of scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have achieved a groundbreaking new record in the power conversation efficiency of solar cell technology.   The...

Scientists explore energy storage capability in water and metal surfaces

A research team from Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum (RUB) have investigated energy storage capability through observation of water meeting metal surfaces. What happens when water meets metal surfaces? Interfaces...

Customer led energy transition for sustainable smart cities

Rethinking customer led energy partnerships through new age energy transition for smart, sustainable cities. The vertical relationship between energy utilities and their customers is paving...

European piloting centre launched by VTT for clean energy innovations

VTT has invested €18m into a new clean energy piloting centre. Construction will begin in 2022, and the research and testing environment is expected...

Preparing for battery energy storage opportunities in the US

With funding for grid storage immediately available in the US, testing and certification for battery energy storage systems are critical to timely market entry....

Enough talking, strive for a green future now

Norwegian wave power company Havkraft AS, alongside communications specialist Frequency AS, emphasise why now is the right time to commit to a greener future. We...

UK’s largest Gigafactory for lithium-ion battery production is endorsed

West Midlands Gigafactory, receives the green light to accelerate its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the West Midlands. The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture...

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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