The need for long-duration energy storage, which helps to fill the longest gaps when wind and solar are not producing enough electricity to meet demand, is as clear as ever. Several technologies could ...

Israeli company BaroMar is preparing to test a clever new angle on grid-level energy storage, which it says will be the cheapest way to stabilize renewable grids over longer time scales. This ...

Iron-air batteries use a reversible rusting process to store and release electricity using abundant materials like iron and water. These “100-hour batteries” could solve renewable energy’s biggest ...

A research group from China’s Northeast Electric Power University has proposed a novel advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage (AA-CAES) system. The proposed system utilizes a heavy load, an ...

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) systems offer a promising approach to addressing the intermittency of renewable energy sources by utilising excess electrical power to compress air that is stored ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...

A new roof paint could allow you to stay cool while providing water to drink. Australian researchers have developed a nanoengineered polymer coating that reduces surface temperature by up to 6 °C even ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Portland is hoping to distribute another 10,000 free air conditioners to qualifying residents by the end of next year. People can apply by calling 311, or by filling out an online form. The program ...