Almost 26 years ago, the Geological Survey of India submitted a detailed report about the presence of lithium in the same area, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Salal. But there seems to have been no meaningful follow-up until now. Srinagar: The much-celebrated announcement by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) this week that it has found huge […]
Research reveals thermal instability of solar cells but offers a bright path forward
A new type of solar technology has seemed promising in recent years. Halide perovskite solar cells are both high performing and low cost for producing electrical energy—two necessary ingredients for any successful solar technology of the future. But new solar cell materials should also match the stability of silicon-based solar cells, which boast more than […]
US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China
The US government is exploring narrowly focused trade pacts on critical minerals with Japan and the UK, in addition to talks with the European Union, the latest salvo in its push to counter Chinese influence in key sectors, officials familiar with the matter said. The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” […]
Weekly Market Review – February 11, 2023
Stock Markets Major stock markets indexes ended slightly lower this week, most possibly due to the release of relatively little economic data to give investors reason to take strong positions in the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped lower by 0.17% while to total stock market pulled back slightly by 1.43%. The S&P 500 […]
‘Rusty’ batteries could hold key to Minnesota’s carbon-free power future
In central Minnesota, a first-of-its kind pilot project will test whether new battery storage technology that uses a common process — iron rusting — could play a key role in the nation’s transition to cleaner energy. Great River Energy plans to install a 1.5 megawatt iron-air battery system next to its natural gas peaking plant […]
By growing uniform lithium crystals, engineers progress toward fast-charging lithium-metal batteries
In a new Nature Energy study, engineers report progress toward lithium-metal batteries that charge quickly—as fast as an hour. This fast charging is thanks to lithium metal crystals that can be seeded and grown—quickly and uniformly—on a surprising surface. The trick is to use a crystal growing surface that lithium officially doesn’t “like.” From these […]
Perovskite-based thermochromic windows reduce energy load and carbon emission in buildings
The use of thermochromic windows in office buildings improves energy efficiency across all climate zones in the United States by modulating the temperature inside, leading to a massive savings, according to a research effort led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The thermochromic windows based on the use of perovskite […]
World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill
The world’s largest zinc smelter is betting on electric car batteries and clean energy to help decarbonize its fossil fuel-driven metals refining business and hopes US President Joe Biden’s landmark climate bill will create opportunities rather than obstacles. Korea Zinc Co., a Seoul-based company that processes many of the Earth’s major metals, is seeking to […]
Solar-powered gel filters enough clean water to meet daily needs
Worldwide, over two billion people lack reliable access to clean water. And one potential solution for meeting that need works a lot like a sponge, soaking up clean water while leaving contaminants behind. Researchers at Princeton University have developed the next generation of their solar absorber gel technology, a device that could be key to […]
Future Mexican lithium tie-ups must give govt majority stake: LitioMx CEO
Future lithium mining joint ventures between Mexico’s new state-run company and private producers must give the government a majority stake, the head of LitioMx told Reuters, while also expressing openness to offer tax breaks to kick-off projects. Championed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Mexican lawmakers enacted sweeping lithium nationalization last year seeking to ensure […]
