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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.

US invests $71m to boost domestic solar manufacturing

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) will fund $71m to advance the nation's solar manufacturing capabilities.

Powering the electrified economy: The critical importance of lithium-ion battery innovation

Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. is at the forefront of developing solutions to problems with lithium-ion batteries. Read more here.

National strategy introduced to boost UK nuclear energy workforce

The Nuclear Skills Taskforce has unveiled a roadmap for developing a skilled workforce for the UK nuclear energy sector.

Reactive electrolyte additives improve lithium metal battery performance

A research team demonstrated that electrolyte additives increase the lifetime of lithium metal batteries, improving the performance of fast charging and discharging. Professor Nam-Soon Choi’s...

Transforming Plastic Waste into Sustainable Fuel

New research highlights that through processes of catalytic pyrolysis, oil can be produced from plastic waste such as grocery bags to create sustainable fuel...

EIT InnoEnergy: supporting battery recycling in Europe

Johan Söderbom, Thematic Leader for Smart Grid and Energy Storage at EIT InnoEnergy, discusses the investment into French battery recycling start-up, MECAWARE, and the...

A net zero future dependent on the correct rare earth supply

From its critical and heavy rare earths dominant Makuutu Project, Ionic Rare Earths is intent on being a significant player with a long-life, low-cost...

The UK’s road to zero transport emissions

Neil Wallis, Head of Communications at the Zemo Partnership, details the UK’s challenges on its journey to zero transport emissions. In July 2021, the Department...

New oxide-ion conductors can contribute to a greener future

A recent collaborative study, including scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology, have discovered stable and high oxide-ion conductors based on a new hexagonal perovskite-related...

Improved polymers could lead to carbon-free society

Scientists recently reported industry-friendly synthesis of chemically modified SIS to improve the mechanical properties of styrenic block polymers and lead to a carbon-free society. Polymers Thermoplastic...

Anode material for fast charging lithium-ion batteries

A stable anode material for lithium-ion batteries, comprised of bio-based polymers, could harness super-fast battery charging for electric vehicles.  With pressure to move towards net-zero transport, an...

Scientists invent energy saving glass

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University have created an energy saving material that, when coated on a glass window panel, can effectively respond to changing...

Novel results from rare earth elements industry survey

A recent rare earth elements industry survey identifies the key constraints to diversify rare earth supply chains. A recent publication in the Journal of Cleaner...

International Lithium Association (ILiA) welcomes new members

The global voice of the lithium industry, International Lithium Association, welcomes 12 new Associate Members. International Lithium Association (ILiA), the new not-for-profit trade body representing...

Understanding phase change materials for thermal energy storage

Researchers analyse the beneficial uses of phase changing materials for thermal energy storage to help mitigate climate change effects. As the world searches for practical...

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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