Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are now a necessity in everyday life. They not only power typical consumer electronic devices but have also found applications in transportation (e.g., electric vehicles) and utility infrastructure (i.e., energy storage systems). ...  more

Is it acceptable to deploy solar PV at sites of cultural significance? The general public over time has become more accepting of solar panels on roofs of different types of buildings as PV technologies improve in efficiency. ...  more

Throwing away used plastics is convenient for human beings, but for the environment, it is a disaster. Yet, as long as the plastics are properly recycled, the value is definitely not limited to one-time. Scientists have recently developed a new catalytic method that can convert plastics into lubricants, oils, detergents and even cosmetics in order to reduce environmental pollution and improve recycling. ...  more

The offshore wind farm off the coast of Miaoli County in northwestern Taiwan has been completed and is poised for grid connection, marking a milestone for the nation's wind-power development. ...  more

To power a remote island, submarine cables play an important role. What will happen after a submarine cable has a fraction and needs repair or maintenance? After the 32-kilometer-long cable's malfunction caused Norwegian Myken island a 2-month blackout, the residents decided to look into the hydrogen power, in order to replace the highly-polluting and high-priced diesel power generator. ...  more

South Korea will be pushing for the realization of a “hydrogen-powered society” through a series of initiatives involving public-private partnerships. First and foremost, the Korean government will accelerate the efforts to manufacture more models of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and build out the related infrastructure such as hydrogen production plants and fueling stations. In the long run, the government intends to have hydrogen complement or even replace oil and natural gas as a major energy source that can support the foundation of domestic industries. ...  more

The adoption of solar panels by schools as a means to reduce electricity bills and carbon emissions means these blue-colored panels have become a common sight on campus. Case in point, the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Australia has recently lowered its energy use by 40% through the installation of solar panel clusters and large-scale thermal energy storage systems. ...  more

KYMCO, Taiwan’s leading motorcycle manufacturer, has officially debuted RevoNex, a heavy-duty electric motorcycle, at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, on Nov. 5. ...  more

China’s new PV power capacity is expected to hit 10 GW by the end of Q4, which will boost the entire year’s figure to around 26 GW, according to the China Electricity Council (CEC). ...  more