A US startup has raised $140 million to build autonomous floating AI data centres powered by ocean waves, as the technology industry searches for new ways to meet the rapidly growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Why AI Is Driving A New Search For Energy The rapid growth of AI […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Data Centres, OceanElectric air taxis have completed real-world flights over New York City, offering a glimpse of a quieter, zero-emissions alternative to short urban helicopter journeys and raising important questions about how sustainable urban transport could evolve. Why Electric Air Taxis Are Now Flying Over New York The recent flights are part […]
Posted in News Also tagged Air, Electric, TaxisIn parts of Europe, electricity prices are occasionally dropping below zero, meaning suppliers effectively pay consumers to use power, while at the same time demand from data centres is rising sharply, creating a growing tension in how energy systems are balanced. Why Electricity Prices Can Turn Negative Electricity markets operate […]
Posted in News Also tagged Energy, Power, PricesA new generation of high-temperature electric heating systems is allowing manufacturers to retrofit existing facilities with hybrid energy setups that reduce fossil fuel use while giving operators more control over energy costs. How Hybrid Electric Heat Works In Practice Heavy industry has long relied on fossil fuels to generate the […]
Posted in News Also tagged Carbon, Costs, Electric, HybridA fusion energy startup is developing a new class of nuclear battery that could help solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy, turning radiation directly into electricity rather than wasting it as heat. What Avalanche Energy Is Building Avalanche Energy, a US-based fusion startup, has been awarded a […]
Posted in News Also tagged Batteries, Energy, NuclearAI datacentres built to power the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence may also be creating measurable heat increases across surrounding areas, raising new concerns about their local environmental impact as well as their energy use. New Research Findings A 2026 study led by researchers affiliated with the University of Cambridge […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Data Centres, HeatA London startup is using AI engineered enzymes to break down one of the world’s toughest plastics and turn it back into high quality raw materials, offering a potential route to large scale circular manufacturing. Why Nylon 6,6 Has Been So Hard To Recycle Nylon 6,6 is a high performance […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Enzymes, Nylon, WasteA new report suggests that the future of fusion energy may depend less on generating power, and more on measuring it accurately. Understanding The Real Barrier To Fusion Fusion power has long been seen as a near-perfect clean energy source, offering abundant electricity with minimal environmental impact. The science behind […]
Posted in News Also tagged Fusion, Plasma, PowerGerman climate technology company AIRMO is developing a new satellite system designed to precisely detect methane emissions from individual sources on Earth, potentially transforming how greenhouse gas leaks are monitored worldwide. Why Methane Monitoring Is Becoming Critical Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. […]
Posted in News Also tagged Methane, SatelliteGoogle has announced plans to build a new data centre in Pine Island, Minnesota, powered by wind, solar and a 300-megawatt, 100-hour iron-air battery supplied by US startup Form Energy, marking a significant test of long-duration energy storage at hyperscale. Minnesota and the Clean Energy Structure The project, revealed in […]
Posted in News Also tagged Battery, Data Centre, GoogleA cluster of well-funded startups is attempting to modernise one of the oldest components of the electricity system, replacing passive iron-core transformers with software-driven power electronics designed for an AI and electrification era. Why The Timing Matters Transformers have changed little in principle for more than a century. Built from […]
Posted in News Also tagged Digital, Grid, TransformersTrials in the United States and Europe are testing whether embedding wireless charging systems beneath road surfaces can support electric vehicles while driving and reduce reliance on plug-in infrastructure. Why Wireless Charging Roads? Wireless charging roads, often described as electric roads or dynamic wireless charging systems, are intended to address […]
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