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New MIT metal-mesh membrane could solve longstanding problems with liquid metal displacement batteries; inexpensive grid power storage

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These paper-thin membranes made the batteries too easily damaged in real-world operating conditions, so apart from a few specialized industrial applications, the system has never been widely implemented.

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Topsoe and First Ammonia sign 5GW electrolyzer agreement for green ammonia

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With their cutting edge SOEC electrolyzers and industry leading ammonia synthesis, we will develop facilities around the world to produce millions of tons of green ammonia from water and air. We have the utmost confidence in Topsoe and its storied scientists and engineers, which is why we have chosen Topsoe as our partner.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Why, simple the US embraced Fracking to produce bountifully supplies of cheap gas. “You can legislate to protect the consumer – but that can bankrupt the supplier,” said one senior industry source. CO2 is essential in the food and drink industry. No Fracking. Ramifications of high Gas Prices.

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This Memory Tech Is Better When It's Bendy

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For stick-on displays , smart bandages , and cheap flexible plastic sensors to really take off, they'll need some way of storing data for the long-term that can be built on plastic. "In The work reported this week is a proof of concept for low-power storage on flexible surfaces, Khan says.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Vehicle-to-grid is, I believe, the salvation of the automotive industry in the United States,” declared Marc Spitzer, an agency commissioner who was also on the panel. Apple coming from the computer industry to deliver iTunes and the iPod,&# he added. “You may see that start to happen in the energy sector.

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