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In the latest episode of LTT's podcast, Linus admits that he is partly responsible for the exploitation in the Republic of the Congo (Image source: Linus Tech Tips)

Linus Tech Tips admits personal responsibility for exploitation of Congo

Linus of Linus Tech Tips admitted today that he bears some personal responsibility for the exploitation of Congolese children in cobalt and lithium mines. He made the statement in his latest video podcast by partially agreeing wit...

Marvin Gollor, 26 Oct 2024 12:32

The Anker Solix PS60 solar panel is compact. (Image source: Anker)

Anker launches new Solix PS60 Compact Solar Panel in bundle

The Anker Solix PS60, a new compact solar panel, is now available at Amazon US as part of a bundle. The accessory must currently be purchased with the Solix C300 DC Portable Power Station, which launched earlier this year. However...

Polly Allcock, 22 Oct 2024 13:45

Researchers confirm solar panels increase city temperature variations, resulting in higher wind speeds. (Image source: AI-generated with Dall-E-3)

Researchers find solar panels increase city temperatures and wind speeds

Researchers have found that solar panels increase city temperature variations, causing cities to be hotter during the day and colder during the night. At the same time, these larger temperature swings result in higher wind speeds ...

David Chien, 22 Oct 2024 07:41

China debuts world's largest floating wind turbine (Image source: Anna Jiménez Calaf, Unsplash)

China debuts world's largest floating wind turbine: 20-MW giant set to power 37,000 homes

China unveils world's largest floating wind turbine: a 20-megawatt giant with a 260-meter rotor diameter. This breakthrough in renewable energy can power 37,000 homes annually, save 25,000 tons of coal, and reduce CO2 emissions by...

Nathan Ali, 20 Oct 2024 21:05

Google aims to power AI data centers with small nuclear reactors (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Google's nuclear-powered AI: Tech giant partners with Kairos Power for nuclear-powered data centers

Google plans to power its AI data centers with small nuclear reactors, partnering with Kairos Power. This bold move aims to meet the growing energy demands of AI technology while maintaining sustainability.

Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 21:45

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to turn to less eco-friendly nuclear power. (Image source: AI-generated, Dall-E 3)

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to retreat from using the most eco-friendly power sources to power data centers

Rapid growth in AI demand has forced tech companies to retreat from more eco-friendly power sources like solar and turn to nuclear power plants to power the latest generative AI. Cooling massive AI data centers has also driven up ...

David Chien, 15 Oct 2024 06:30

A new Anker Solix PS100 portable solar panel could launch soon. (Image source: U/joshuadwx via Reddit)

New Anker Solix PS100 smaller portable solar panel rumored

A new Anker Solix PS100 portable solar panel could be on the way. Rumors about the device and a supposedly leaked image suggest that it will be particularly compact when folded, making it easier to store and transport. Other featu...

Polly Allcock, 03 Oct 2024 15:49

The giant carbon-dioxide bubble that can store renewable energy for at least 10 hours. (Image source: Energy Dome)

Giant 'Energy Dome' carbon-dioxide bubble in the US could power 18,000 homes for 10 hours

The first-of-its-kind Columbia Energy Storage Project in Wisconsin, by Energy Dome, uses CO2 for energy storage that could last up to 24 hours. Supported by $7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, the project is targeted to...

Anubhav Sharma, 29 Sep 2024 11:55

Smart, multifunctional window generates electricity from raindrops to power electrical devices (Image source: Dall-e / AI)

Smart window generates electricity from raindrops - without solar cells

Unlike solar cells, which generate energy from sunlight, a new smart window can not only generate large amounts of electricity from raindrops. It also offers amazing energy-saving advantages that can be of great benefit in times o...

Nicole Dominikowski, 28 Sep 2024 19:48

The mirror field serves to concentrate solar radiation onto the solar receiver to enable a thermochemical process (Image source: Fraunhofer)

Fuel from sunlight: First industrial solar-to-fuel plant could transform transport

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute are turning CO₂ and sunlight into synthetic fuels. Using an innovative process in a solar tower, water and CO₂ are turned into sustainable fuel that can be used, for example, in cars and airc...

Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Sep 2024 13:51

Apple iPhone 16: Protests took place around the world at the launch, with London highlighting human rights abuses in Congo and Gaza (Image source: Youtube / Oinat)

Apple iPhone 16: Protests outside Apple Stores worldwide, several arrested

The launch of Apple's iPhone 16 was marked by protests outside Apple stores around the world. Demonstrators used the day to draw media attention to a range of issues, including the environmental threat posed by the mining of miner...

Nicole Dominikowski, 22 Sep 2024 15:25

A portable generator powers a 3D print. (Image source: Jackery)

Deal | Jackery x Creality bundles offer potentially off-grid 3D printing

The popular portable power station brand Jackery has partnered with Creality to offer consumers new ways to charge their next 3D print - solar included. The new "Power your Creativity" bundles can unlock savings of up to $199 comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2024 19:49

Backup by BioLite (Image Source: BioLite)

BioLite introduces an affordable energy backup solution that installs in under 30 minutes

BioLite announced an affordable and user-friendly power backup solution for major home appliances. Backup by Biolite has already met its $100,000 goal, with backers valuing the idea of easy protection from blackouts.

Stephen Pereyra, 20 Sep 2024 06:44

The Shine 2.0 is a wind turbine generator with a built-in battery. (Image source: Aurea Technologies)

The Shine 2.0 is a portable wind turbine with a built-in battery that can also charge other portable power stations

With the Shine 2.0 portable wind turbine generator, you can have power all day and all night as long as there's sufficient breeze. And when there's no breeze, its built-in battery will power your devices.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2024 23:50

Biden administration finalizes huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs, lithium batteries, solar panels, and more

The Biden administration has finalized huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels, and other imports. The tariffs include medical masks and syringes, raising already expensive medical ...

David Chien, 15 Sep 2024 09:40

Eaton's AbleEdge smart breaker and Tesla's Powerwall (Image Source: Eaton)

Tesla partners with Eaton to streamline Powerwall deployment

At RE+ 2024, Eaton announced its partnership with Tesla to make it easier and faster for customers to upgrade to residential solar and energy systems. The collaboration will also optimize the Eaton AbleEdge smart breaker.

Stephen Pereyra, 10 Sep 2024 14:42

Hydrogen: Innovative process makes eco-friendly fuel safe to transport (image source: Hydrogenious)

Safe hydrogen: First company eliminates explosion risk and receives €72.5 million in funding

Hydrogen is an energy source with great potential, but its explosive nature has made it difficult to control. A German company has now found a solution that could revolutionise the use of hydrogen and is being funded to the tune o...

Nicole Dominikowski, 09 Sep 2024 12:59

The EcoFlow Power Kits 5 kVA 48 V are coming soon. (Image source: EcoFlow)

EcoFlow announces new Power Kits with up to 45 kWh capacity

The EcoFlow Power Kits 5 kVA 48 V have been revealed and are expected to launch later this year. These energy storage solutions for caravans and motorhomes offer expandable storage up to 45 kWh, which the company estimates would p...

Polly Allcock, 02 Sep 2024 16:45

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 can now be pre-ordered at EU retailers. (Image source: EcoFlow)

EcoFlow’s new powerful DELTA Pro 3 portable power station appears in more countries

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station can now be pre-ordered from various third-party retailers in the EU. The model, already available in the US, is expected to officially launch in Europe later in September. The powerfu...

Polly Allcock, 02 Sep 2024 13:33

Some Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 models now support two Shelly smart meters. (Image source: Anker)

Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 now supports Shelly 3EM products

A recent update for the Anker app has brought a new feature to the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro and Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus. The release is said to provide support for the Shelly 3EM and Shelly 3EM Pro smart energy meters with...

Polly Allcock, 02 Sep 2024 13:16

The new car-seat material. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen teases new hemp-derived leather alternative for next-gen car interiors

Ready for the hemp-based car seat of the future? Volkswagen has collaborated with Revoltech to unleash this concept on next-gen car interiors. The partners assert that the material, derived from by-products of industrial concerns,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2024 16:31

Numerous environmental activists arrested in Serbia during protests against construction of lithium mines (image source: YouTube / Reuters)

100,000 people in the streets: Mass protests escalate against Europe's largest lithium mine

Despite massive protests by around 119,000 people against the mining company Rio Tinto, Europe's largest lithium mine is now to be built in Serbia. Environmental activists fear an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe - numerous...

Nicole Dominikowski, 30 Aug 2024 13:39

More cables alone do not ensure stability. (Image source: pixabay/michaltrnka360)

Creating more resilient power grids requires just 2 simple tricks

Heat, drought and heavy rain cause problems for the infrastructure. However, even simple measures can help to significantly reduce the likelihood of power outages. And renewable energies are both the problem and the solution.

Mario Petzold, 27 Aug 2024 14:58

In some cases, the technical principles for achieving nuclear fusion are completely different. (Image source: GCO)

Various techniques for nuclear fusion await breakthrough with radically new ideas or better concepts

It is not enough to obtain more energy than was put in. And it is also not enough to generate a stable nuclear fusion reaction. But what exactly is the status of ideas for successful nuclear fusion?

Mario Petzold, 15 Aug 2024 19:39

perovskite solar modules promise 50 percent more yield on the same surface area, if they last. (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Highly efficient perovskite solar cell with decent long-term durability unveiled

The development, which finally combines high efficiency and a long service life, performs over 50 percent better than current commercial perovskite modules. At the same time, nothing stands in the way of scalability for rapid depl...

Mario Petzold, 13 Aug 2024 23:10

This is how AI imagines many solar cells in front of mountains and water - ideal for solar power and its storage. (Image source: DallE 3)

100 percent solar energy: Indonesia plans for the future

Perfect location, ideal conditions and little wind. The island state with the world's fourth largest population can become a prime example of a sustainable energy policy - without great effort and surprisingly low energy costs.

Mario Petzold, 13 Aug 2024 22:04

The system is similar to a heat pump and air conditioning system, but requires no electricity. (Image source: Nagano Lab)

Heat pipe with 10 kW output works without electricity

It is the world's largest heat transfer system that works completely without electricity or any other form of energy supply. The efficiency of electric cars, servers and heat pumps could increase significantly thanks to passive co...

Mario Petzold, 13 Aug 2024 21:04

The Anker SOLIX Smart Plug provides real-time current monitoring. (Image source: Anker)

Anker launches new SOLIX Smart Plug for balcony power plants

Anker has unveiled a new SOLIX Smart Plug in Europe. The accessory allows you to monitor energy consumption in real time, with further insights and controls offered in the accompanying app. The device can be bought as a single uni...

Polly Allcock, 12 Aug 2024 20:46

It's well known that microwaves are good at heating things up. (Image source: Kyle Palmer/PPPL)

Nuclear fusion becomes more efficient and feasible with microwaves

It is not only the energy required to heat the plasma that could be drastically reduced. The structure, especially inside the fusion reactor, would also become significantly more simplistic.

Mario Petzold, 12 Aug 2024 20:43

New materials and a unique manufacturing process as a solution. (Image source: GIST)

Zinc-bromine battery achieves 10,000 cycles with innovative electrode

Non-flammable, high cell voltage and a simple, cost-effective design: This battery technology is actually very promising, but the life-span is extremely short. A newly developed electrode is set to change this.

Mario Petzold, 08 Aug 2024 17:28

FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro debuts as up-to-7,200W portable power station with modular expansion system

The FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro has launched as the first portable portable power station of its line that can connect to custom Expansion Batteries for a total capacity that can be extended to 11,520 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Even on its own,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2024 18:52

Hydrogen is versatile, but producing it is difficult. (Image source: YouTube/Toyota Deutschland)

Extremely efficient photocatalysis converts tap water into hydrogen using only sunlight

The new method produces at least 15 times more hydrogen. Neither electricity nor natural gas need to be used, meaning that production is completely sustainable.

Mario Petzold, 06 Aug 2024 11:44

By packaging the KIB tech in the ubiquitous 18650 format, it can be tested in a variety of applications (Image source: Group1)

First ever potassium-ion 18650 battery unveiled, outperforms Li-ion counterparts and is cobalt-free

Texas-based battery tech startup Group1 has launched the world’s first potassium-ion battery (KIB) in the popular cylindrical 18650 format. The battery outperforms Li-ion ones in key areas like charging speed, safety and number of...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 05 Aug 2024 13:50

Radio waves come from many sources in the city. The distance is crucial. (Image source: pixabay/OpenClipart-Vectors)

Power generation from radio waves shows way for smart devices without a battery

A tiny chip drives a temperature sensor - thanks to the many different radio waves in our environment. In order for this to work, the researchers had to solve a crucial problem.

Mario Petzold, 02 Aug 2024 21:29

More can be recovered from old batteries than just the raw materials. (Image source: pixabay/Alexas_Fotos)

Recycling within seconds can make future batteries considerably more sustainable

Magnetic separation not only promises cost-effective dismantling of batteries. At the same time, the price of basic parts for new batteries would fall - not to mention the savings in raw materials.

Mario Petzold, 02 Aug 2024 11:54

Light indoors is structured differently than outdoors, so the solar cell must also be designed differently. (Image source: pixabay/pruzi)

Indoor solar cell achieves 37 percent efficiency

Artificial light is different from sunlight. Above all, it is not efficiently converted into electricity by solar modules. A new type of perovskite solar cell is set to change this thanks to its high efficiency.

Mario Petzold, 29 Jul 2024 10:28

Green Navy's electro-propulsion systems provide a range of 300km at 8.3 knots, which is approximately 36 sailing hours. (Source: Green Navy)

French firm Green Navy's 'Prometeo' is Europe's first electro-hydrogen propulsion-powered catamaran

Green Navy's Prometeo, first appearing in a June 7 press release, is the first catamaran in Europe to be powered by electro-hydrogen propulsion. This vessel marks a key step towards decarbonizing maritime transport. By combining e...

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Jul 2024 23:29

Both BaseCharge models feature a variety of power outputs, including a wireless charging surface (Image source: BioLite)

BioLite BaseCharge+: Upgraded portable power stations recharge up to 4x faster yet cost up to 30% less

BioLite has just upgraded its two portable power stations. The BaseCharge 1500+ and BaseCharge 600+ recharge up to 4 times faster than before, from both solar panels and power outlets. Both models also get a significant price drop...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 26 Jul 2024 16:46

Eve launches a smarter weather station (Image source: Eve Systems)

Eve Weather is now compatible with Matter

Eve’s compact smart weather station joins the list of Thread devices from the smart home manufacturer that support Matter. The new Matter-compliant version of Eve Weather retains all the features of the original weather station – ...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 24 Jul 2024 16:56

Li-metal batteries promise more power for the same weight. (Image source: pexels/Lensmagicians)

Lithium metal battery with over 500 Wh/kg developed

Batteries in electric cars, but also for any other mobile use, require a high energy density. However, this is often associated with a shorter service life, which a new type of structure aims to change.

Mario Petzold, 12 Jul 2024 21:22

The iridescent opening inspires materials research. (Image source: youtube/Yale University)

Giant clam outperforms solar cell, converts 67 percent of sunlight

With a mixture of targeted light scattering and adaptation to the respective light conditions, the sea creatures convert a large proportion of the light into usable energy. A model for future solar modules.

Mario Petzold, 10 Jul 2024 21:16

The field is set to grow once again to a total of 40 acres. (Image source: Kehua)

Huge battery storage system with solid-state accumulators connected to the power grid

Both the base load and the quantities of electricity required at peak times could easily be provided by batteries. The necessary quantities alone are gigantic. Now there is another taste of what is possible.

Mario Petzold, 07 Jul 2024 20:37

Unfold and unfold, and the e-car charges. (Image source: Gosun)

Mobile solar system for charging EVs without a charging station presented

It looks like a roof box, but has a plug for the car's charging connection. This means that the battery can be charged anywhere, albeit rather modestly.

Mario Petzold, 05 Jul 2024 13:02

First, it produces electricity and then pure hydrogen: a tandem PEC reactor. (Image source: Fraunhofer IKTS)

Compact solar-powered reactor for easy hydrogen production developed

As with a solar cell, only a little sunlight is needed, but then hydrogen flows instead of electricity. And unlike photovoltaics, this can be stored for a long time. But there are still a few challenges.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2024 12:58

Santorini, for example, is completely covered in light colors to reflect the warmth of the sun directly. (Image source: pixabay/Yolanda)

Cooling house facade manipulates heat radiation to great effect

It is not a new idea, and the material already exists. However, one very special property makes it more effective than traditional facade insulation - especially in summer, but not only.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2024 09:58

Lots of hoses and even more cables for automated experiments. (Image source: Empa)

CO2-based e-fuels become much easier to study thanks to new technique

Synthetic fuels could be useful in two ways: as storage for surplus renewable energy and as a climate-neutral fuel with enormous energy density. However, the efficiency of their production is appallingly poor.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2024 08:57

Concrete is easy to shape, stable and durable. Only the production process could be optimized. (Image source: pixabay/Pexels)

Concrete stores CO2 and becomes more durable and stronger in the process

A small modification during production was enough to store a considerable amount of CO2 in fresh cement. The researchers were quite surprised by the strength of their product.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2024 08:29

Deal | New sub-$400 Smart Portable Power station with compact form-factor makes debut

BLUETTI touts its latest portable generator as the ideal camping (or blackout) companion due to its compact size, ability to charge quickly using solar panels and up-to-date LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries. The new, up-to-700W addition to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2024 17:23

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Linus Tech Tips admits personal responsibility for exploitation of Congo

Anker launches new Solix PS60 Compact Solar Panel in bundle

Researchers find solar panels increase city temperatures and wind speeds

China debuts world's largest floating wind turbine: 20-MW giant set to power 37,000 homes

Google's nuclear-powered AI: Tech giant partners with Kairos Power for nuclear-powered data centers

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to retreat from using the most eco-friendly power sources to power data centers

New Anker Solix PS100 smaller portable solar panel rumored

Giant 'Energy Dome' carbon-dioxide bubble in the US could power 18,000 homes for 10 hours

Smart window generates electricity from raindrops - without solar cells

Fuel from sunlight: First industrial solar-to-fuel plant could transform transport

Apple iPhone 16: Protests outside Apple Stores worldwide, several arrested

Deal | Jackery x Creality bundles offer potentially off-grid 3D printing

BioLite introduces an affordable energy backup solution that installs in under 30 minutes

The Shine 2.0 is a portable wind turbine with a built-in battery that can also charge other portable power stations

Biden administration finalizes huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs, lithium batteries, solar panels, and more

Tesla partners with Eaton to streamline Powerwall deployment

Safe hydrogen: First company eliminates explosion risk and receives €72.5 million in funding

Ossby Geo: Broken frame after just a few days of using this lightweight, foldable e-bike made from recycled materials

EcoFlow announces new Power Kits with up to 45 kWh capacity

EcoFlow’s new powerful DELTA Pro 3 portable power station appears in more countries

Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 now supports Shelly 3EM products

Volkswagen teases new hemp-derived leather alternative for next-gen car interiors

100,000 people in the streets: Mass protests escalate against Europe's largest lithium mine

Anker Solix F3800 hands-on review: The monster power station can even charge electric cars via solar power

Creating more resilient power grids requires just 2 simple tricks

Various techniques for nuclear fusion await breakthrough with radically new ideas or better concepts

Highly efficient perovskite solar cell with decent long-term durability unveiled

100 percent solar energy: Indonesia plans for the future

Heat pipe with 10 kW output works without electricity

Anker launches new SOLIX Smart Plug for balcony power plants

Nuclear fusion becomes more efficient and feasible with microwaves

Zinc-bromine battery achieves 10,000 cycles with innovative electrode

FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro debuts as up-to-7,200W portable power station with modular expansion system

Extremely efficient photocatalysis converts tap water into hydrogen using only sunlight

First ever potassium-ion 18650 battery unveiled, outperforms Li-ion counterparts and is cobalt-free

Power generation from radio waves shows way for smart devices without a battery

Recycling within seconds can make future batteries considerably more sustainable

Indoor solar cell achieves 37 percent efficiency

French firm Green Navy's 'Prometeo' is Europe's first electro-hydrogen propulsion-powered catamaran

BioLite BaseCharge+: Upgraded portable power stations recharge up to 4x faster yet cost up to 30% less

Eve Weather is now compatible with Matter

Lithium metal battery with over 500 Wh/kg developed

Giant clam outperforms solar cell, converts 67 percent of sunlight

Huge battery storage system with solid-state accumulators connected to the power grid

Mobile solar system for charging EVs without a charging station presented

Compact solar-powered reactor for easy hydrogen production developed

Cooling house facade manipulates heat radiation to great effect

CO2-based e-fuels become much easier to study thanks to new technique

Concrete stores CO2 and becomes more durable and stronger in the process

Deal | New sub-$400 Smart Portable Power station with compact form-factor makes debut

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