KICT is Korea's representative organization in the IEA EBC Programme, a leading international research body on energy in buildings. The institute participates in various projects, including zero-energy buildings and energy-efficient technologies, to promote energy conservation.
Research highlights gaps in knowledge about the relationship between gender and energy, limiting policymakers' actions and exacerbating inequality. Women's access to finance, education, and household bargaining power can increase adoption of efficient cooking technologies and cleaner fuels.
A new study suggests that using underground water for thermal energy storage (ATES) can reduce heating and cooling energy demand in the US by 40%, making urban energy infrastructure more resilient. ATES stores energy as temperature underground, leveraging natural geological features to heat or cool buildings during extreme weather events.
A comprehensive roadmap for converting waste energy into clean power has been proposed by global experts. The guide outlines strategies for future research to harness the potential of energy harvesting materials, enabling seamless integration into everyday objects and environments.
A new study finds that tax interventions needed to combat climate change will need to be larger and more effective than previously thought. Improvements in energy efficiency technology are crucial, but technological adjustments take time.
More than two million Europeans contributed to renewable energy initiatives, installing 7.2-9.9 GW worth of facilities and promoting behavioral change. The collective effort produced enough electricity for 8,500-11,700 kWh per person, covering a typical European household's needs.
A new Argonne study compares drone energy usage to diesel trucks and electric vehicles, finding that drones consume as much energy as either on average windy days. The models are based on regional energy consumption and facility costs of direct delivery drones under various wind speed scenarios.
A novel deep learning-based forecasting model predicts uncertain parameters related to renewable energy sources, their energy demand, and market prices. The model demonstrates improved prediction accuracy and efficiency compared to existing methods.
A new report by researchers from IEER and PSE Healthy Energy estimates that 400,000 Maryland households face high energy bills exceeding six percent of their income. The study suggests that investing in efficiency and clean energy for low-income households can save billions compared to bill assistance alone.
Researchers have designed a solar harvester with enhanced energy conversion capabilities using self-assembling nanoparticles. The device achieves high absorbance and suppressed thermal emissivity, enabling the transformation of sunlight into thermal energy.
Researchers developed an autonomous resonance-tuning mechanism for energy harvesting from vibrations, achieving efficient power supply for IoT sensors. The device can adjust its frequency to match the surroundings' vibration, enabling continuous electricity generation over a broad bandwidth.
A new study reveals that rising energy prices triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict could push up to 141 million more people around the globe into extreme poverty. Households' energy costs are likely to rise by 62.6% - 112.9%, contributing to a 2.7% - 4.8% hike in household expenditure and cost-of-living pressures.
Researchers developed a novel way to store energy by transporting sand into abandoned underground mines, creating a long-term energy storage solution. The technology generates electricity when the price is high and stores it when cheap, making it an effective and cost-efficient alternative to traditional batteries.
A recent study from researchers across 63 institutions, including Argonne National Laboratory, evaluated the impacts of various drivers on energy exchange in the Arctic. They found that vegetation type is a primary predictor of how energy is exchanged during the Arctic summer.
The energy crisis will fundamentally alter the global energy landscape, with Europe shifting towards green alternatives and industrial landscapes reorganizing due to high energy costs. Researchers must evaluate the implications for climate action, social inequality, and economic nationalism.
A new OSU study highlights the importance of understanding daily energy-use patterns at home, as utilities move toward time-of-use energy pricing models. The study found that most homes have an 'evening peak' load shape, with households exhibiting this shape before and during shelter-in-place orders.
A study by UPV/EHU's Ekopol and Life Cycle Thinking groups found that an alternative community lifestyle can reduce energy consumption due to the significance of energy used in goods and services. The energy footprint per inhabitant of Errekaleor neighbourhood is 24% lower than that of ACBC.
A new quantum algorithm allows for the direct calculation of energy derivatives, a crucial step in molecular geometry optimization, using only one query on a quantum computer. This breakthrough enables the computation of energy derivatives with respect to nuclear coordinates in a single calculation.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed a compact vibration energy harvester that amplifies electric power generated from human walking motion by about 90 times. The device can generate electricity from non-stationary vibrations, including walking motion, to power small wearable devices.
Scientists at Quaise Energy are developing a new technology using millimeter waves to blast rock and create deep holes for geothermal energy production. This approach has the potential to provide more than enough clean energy to meet world demand as we transition away from fossil fuels.
A new study proposes a scalable, bottom-up approach to developing energy-saving initiatives at the individual level by analyzing real-time energy usage data. The research team developed an energy calculator that can be scaled up to the building- and community-level, enabling more accurate occupant-level measurements.
The Covid-19 pandemic and European conflict have exposed the vulnerability of the global energy system, with reduced investments in clean energy projects and increased fossil fuel reliance. This is likely to create lock-in effects that could take decades to reverse, making a sustainable energy transition increasingly challenging.
Nagoya University scientists developed a controller with a sleep mode to procure energy only when needed, reducing the need for storage batteries and capacitors. This innovative solution enables efficient energy saving and promotes the practical application of power packet type energy Internet.
Researchers detected a spectral softening around 10 TeV in the high-energy cosmic ray proton spectrum, suggesting the proton energy spectrum is not consistent with a single power law variation. The study contributes to understanding of cosmic ray acceleration by supernovae and propagation mechanism.
Researchers at UC San Diego's Q-MEEN-C are exploring quantum materials for neuromorphic computing, which could lead to faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices. The center aims to develop brain-like networks and pattern recognition capabilities with minimal energy input.
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Iowa State University are exploring a four-year project to create carbon-neutral or carbon-negative hydrogen energy by converting methane into solid carbon. The team aims to create new value from the byproduct, solid carbon, which could benefit society in various ways.
A new study suggests that transitioning to a decarbonized energy system by 2050 can save the world at least $12 trillion compared to continued fossil fuel use. The study shows that rapidly transitioning to clean energy results in lower energy system costs, provides more energy to the global economy, and expands energy access.
Researchers at KAUST have discovered that the energy level alignment between donor and acceptor components in organic solar cells is crucial for device performance. Contrary to current belief, blends with little to no difference in one energy level metric were found to be poor performers.
ETRI has developed international standards for energy storage systems and demand response-based energy management, essential elements of the microgrid system. These standards aim to contribute to wider deployment of energy storage systems and smart grid technologies, enabling stable and efficient energy use and reducing carbon emissions.
A new display technology harnesses lithium metal's dual functionality of plasmonic display and energy storage. This reduces overall energy consumption, achieving lower power dissipation and higher spatial resolution.
A new study finds that adapting to climate change will require more energy than previously estimated, leading to higher energy investments and costs. Ambitious mitigation policies can cut the increase in energy system costs induced by adaptation, resulting in net gains.
A new study by ICTA-UAB reveals that existing climate mitigation scenarios perpetuate energy use inequalities between the Global North and South. To stop climate change, the Global North must reduce its energy consumption to sustainable levels while allowing for sufficient growth in energy use in the rest of the world.
A new study published in Environmental Research: Climate reveals the Earth's energy imbalance is crucial for understanding and addressing climate change. The research found that 93% of extra heat from the imbalance ends up in the oceans, increasing their temperature and sea level, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
Researchers at DGIST have created a new energy-generating device using biocompatible materials that can harness electrical energy from small movements of the human body. The developed device boasts an ultra-thin film design and achieves the world's highest energy conversion efficiency at 18.85%, making it suitable for long-term power s...
Researchers combine power conversion and storage capacity into a single device, overcoming previous inefficiencies and costs. The new technology uses six types of photo-enhanced rechargeable metal batteries, offering efficient and scalable solutions for solar energy storage.
Researchers developed a redox mediation strategy to improve lithium–sulfur batteries' sluggish reaction kinetics, enabling practical application. The team created an organic molecule-based redox mediator that promotes sulfur redox kinetics in high-energy-density pouch cells.
Researchers found people moderate portion sizes of energy-rich meals, indicating a degree of nutritional intelligence. Participants ate smaller portions of high-energy density meals than those with lower energy content.
A study by IASS researchers found that strong renewable energy industries lead to more ambitious renewable energy policies in subsequent years. The authors suggest that policy choices can enhance innovative capacity and promote local value creation to achieve the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal.
Researchers propose a novel gravitational-based storage solution using lifts in tall buildings to store energy. The system, called Lift Energy Storage Technology (LEST), stores energy by lifting wet sand containers or other high-density materials.
Researchers found that Mars' extreme energy budget imbalance can contribute to dust storms. The team analyzed four years of data from NASA missions and found a correlation between the planet's orbits and temperatures, suggesting that the energy excess may be one of the generating mechanisms of Mars' dust storms.
A research team found that the coupling relationship between thermal control and material removal affects machining accuracy and energy efficiency. The study aims to improve energy-efficient and precision machining collaboratively.
The new journal iEnergy aims to unite experts in various energy-related disciplines to accelerate the transformation of the energy structure and achieve carbon neutrality. Original research articles focus on technologies and solutions for power and energy challenges, with a special connection to electrical energy.
A joint research team investigated the generation of low-energy protons in dissociative ionization of H2 using time-energy-resolved spectroscopy. They found that low-energy protons are produced via dipole-transition at large bond lengths, contrary to the expected bond-softening scenario.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have successfully converted solar energy into electricity using a thermoelectric generator. The new technology can store solar energy for up to 18 years and release it when needed, making it a promising solution for renewable energy production.
Researchers propose a novel pathway to realizing hot carrier solar cells, which can exceed the typical efficiency limit on solar cells. The approach involves isolating hot carriers within higher energy valleys in semiconductors, reducing energy loss to heat.
The 'freeze-thaw battery' can store energy for months without significant loss of capacity, making it a key step towards seasonal energy storage. The battery uses molten-salt and common materials to achieve this, with the potential to enhance grid resilience during severe storms or power outages.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame confirms that high-energy commercials hold viewers' attention and are related to their psychological state of arousal. The research suggests that advertisers should focus on matching the energy level of ad content with consumers' emotional state to increase acceptance and effectiveness.
Researchers at LMU München experimentally refute Förster's resonance energy transfer theory, instead showing that light energy is transferred through molecular vibrations. This discovery has implications for the development of optical technologies and may revolutionize our understanding of energy transfer in molecules.
A recent review highlights smart contracts as a game-changing technology for the energy sector, enabling decentralized generation and consumption. The study identifies applications in smart electric vehicle charging, demand-side response, peer-to-peer energy trading and more.
Researchers have developed a novel approach to improve thermal energy storage by decoupling energy density and power density using pressure-enhanced close contact melting. This method has demonstrated efficacy in achieving high power and energy density, making it suitable for demanding applications like electric vehicles and data centers.
A study by University of Illinois researchers found that private investments in California's solar energy industry increase climate vulnerabilities. Large-scale infrastructure needed to attract private investment makes the system more vulnerable to climate extremes, including heat waves and droughts.
Researchers develop liquid-gas absorption system to store thermal energy in chemical potential, achieving 33% greater energy storage density. The new method uses ionic liquids as absorbents, offering a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions from thermal energy.
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a hybrid device that combines living organisms with bio batteries to produce stored energy under light conditions. The technology, known as microbial electro photosynthesis, has the potential to power a wide range of products, including transportation fuels and cosmetics.
Researchers propose a novel evaluation framework to assess energy neutrality in wastewater treatment plants, integrating energy efficiency and recovery. The study evaluated 970 plants in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, identifying 98 energy benchmark plants and 112 fully energy self-sufficient facilities.
A University of Surrey expert emphasizes the economic case for solar energy, citing IRENA data that shows 61% of US coal capacity costs more to operate than building new renewables. Retiring uneconomic coal plants and replacing them with renewables can save significant costs and reduce emissions.
Researchers propose a new way to store renewable energy by speculatively performing computations in large data centers when energy is abundant, and retrieving the results later. This approach offers better efficiency than traditional battery storage methods and could reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A new report by Berkeley Lab outlines systemic changes needed to advance equity in electric utility regulation. The report recommends considering energy justice goals, allocating funding for low-income households, and accounting for energy inequities in designing electricity rates.
A study by Oregon State University has discovered a method to enhance the round-trip efficiency of compressed air energy storage, which could be crucial for renewable energy. The researchers developed a thermochemical energy storage scheme that captures heat in chemical bonds, resulting in a higher energy density and improved performance.
Researchers compared the energetic strategies of humans and great apes, finding that humans are less efficient at acquiring food due to their high-intensity activities. However, this inefficiency is compensated by a higher return rate on energy investment, making human subsistence strategies successful.
Human subsistence strategies may have facilitated social and cultural development by allowing for high-throughput energy acquisition. Humans expend large quantities of energy to acquire energy at exceptionally rapid rates, leaving free time for social and cultural development.