ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Community Geothermal Technologies Office to begin implementing a community geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood. The city has been partnering with the Bryant neighborhood since 2021 to justly and equitably implement
BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of lithium-ion batteries per unit mass, making them ideal for lightweight and safe energy storage applications like medical implants. Groundbreaking Energy Storage Research A global team of scientists, including two researchers from the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at the
WASHINGTON D.C – American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records. The American Clean Power Association released its latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, detailing a surge in clean energy deployment during Q3 2024, with 10.2 GW of clean energy capacity coming online. Consequently, this record-setting quarter positions the industry to achieve a historic year
BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says it’s developing a solar paint that would allow electric vehicle owners in places like Los Angeles to power their daily driving without ever plugging in. The German automaker teased the idea last week during a future technology showcase at its
In a groundbreaking initiative, Michigan partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS electric trucks, aiming to revolutionize the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. This collaboration not only highlights Michigan's commitment to sustainable transportation but also showcases Electreon’s innovative wireless charging technology. 1. What is the Partnership Between Michigan and Electreon for Electric Trucks? Officials with the Michigan
Elon Musk, the Electric Vehicles pioneer and lead investor in the multi-billion dollar enterprise Tesla, announced his company will be shifting its focus to hydrogen powered vehicles. Once the “dumbest fuel,” now a fuel of the future? Musk has previously stated his criticisms towards hydrogen as an energy storage. In a TV interview, he stated
Ocean water is pushing miles beneath Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier.” This happening is making it more vulnerable to melting than previously considerations, according to new investigations. This new research used radar data from space to perform an X-ray of the crucial glacier. The World’s Widest Glacier In West Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier is the world’s widest
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved an application by Consumers Energy Co. for a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Voyager Energy Storage LLC for a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility in Washtenaw County’s Saline Township. The total 20-year lifetime cost of the PPA is about $404 million with a fixed energy payment
LANSING —Governor Whitmer announced that a Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) has received $22.2 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and support from members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The funding will advance the next phase of planning and
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - In a momentous deal, Meta Platforms Inc. is stepping up its renewable energy endeavors by teaming up with Sage Geosystems Inc. in geothermal energy usage in its US data centers. The initial stage of this innovative geothermal undertaking with a capacity of 150-MW is expected to be finalized by the year
