energy-systems

AI data centers are power-hungry. Not only do artificial intelligence computations consume enormous amounts of electricity, but a significant amount of energy is also required to cool the semiconductor chips that heat up during operation. As AI chips continue to deliver higher performance, the amount of heat they generate increases rapidly. As a result, conventional […]

Storing energy, moving robots, detecting vibrations: The innovative silicon materials developed by Empa researcher Dorina Opris can do all this - and much more. She has now received a Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to bring the materials from the laboratory to market.

Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpiles Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally Business live – latest updates After more than 100 days of the greatest recorded disruption to the world’s energy supplies, the global oil and gas markets have breathed a sigh of relief. Hours after Donald Trump confirmed that a …

Scientific Reports, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-43484-x Sustainable closed-loop supply chain management for a two-warehouse system with trade-credit and emissions constraints under dynamic demand

Simcenter Fluxmotor 2026.1 introduces new capabilities for multiphase machine design, thermal-aware performance evaluation and enhanced connectivity across the Simcenter portfolio, helping engineers accelerate machine development from concept exploration to connected engineering workflows.

With the continuously increasing demand for AI and cloud computing services, data centers are growing...

Nature Communications, Published online: 13 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74155-0 A Gaussian process framework integrates neighbourhood EV registration data with regional scenarios to generate probabilistic local adoption forecasts with uncertainty estimates for electricity network planning.

Energy Research Journal, Published online: 13 June 2026; doi:10.3844/erjsp.2026.10.19 Hydrogen is not only present in the structure of most substances but also attracts attention as a clean energy source. The fact that hydrogen only releases water through combustion and possesses high ...

Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-56252-8 Performance evaluation of grid-forming battery energy storage systems for stability enhancement in solar PV plants

Scientific Reports, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-50640-w A study on cable current detection for new energy charging stations based on TMR sensor arrays

ORNL has been working on an interesting partnership to develop a 3D-printed micro-hydro system. The post ORNL Uses Additive Manufacturing to Reduce Costs for Small-Scale Hydroelectric Installations appeared on Fabbaloo .

Nature Communications, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73829-z Through multiscale structural engineering, this work achieves a high recoverable energy density of 14.39 J/cm3 (one of the highest reported for bulk tetragonal tungsten bronze ceramics) and an efficiency of 87.69% in Ba2LaTi2Nb3O15-based ceramics.

Though hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognized as a promising energy source, the U.S. Department of Energy attributes its lagging behind solar and wind to the chasm in current capabilities for production and storage and what is required for the future.

Water is one of the most common substances on Earth, but scientists have now discovered that it may have a surprising new use: storing electrical energy. Researchers at the Hamburg University of Technology in Germany have developed a new type of energy storage device that uses pure water as its main working ingredient. The technology […] The post Scientists turn ordinary water into a powerful ene…

The North Sea platform was the world's largest oil producer—but a routine shift change led to catastrophe.

A grid cybersecurity and verification framework developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been licensed by GridForge Energy Solutions. The startup plans to explore ways the technology could boost real-time visibility of grid behavior for energy projects, grid management companies and utilities.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-57447-9 Machine learning–assisted design of a wideband Fe–SiO 2 –MXene metamaterial solar absorber for angle-insensitive thermal energy harvesting

The United States must rapidly deploy new sources of reliable, affordable, and clean power to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, industrial growth, and the electrification of multiple sectors. Whether the power comes from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, or other sources, every new project must navigate the grid interconnection process, which is the biggest […]

Mexico's latest government-backed electric vehicle prototype, Olinia Uno, is a showcase of the country's industrial goals and local engineering efforts.