Industries

Energy Efficiency is the global buzzword at present. It corresponds to addressing the losses associated with energy consumption. Before the 1990s, industries were known as the most energy consuming sector followed by transportation. Only in the recent past have governments started considering domestic and commercial sector for energy conservation a...

Thermal energy storage (TES) is a system to store thermal energy. TES can be differentiated into three different categories, namely sensible, latent and thermochemical. The main drivers that propel development of TES system are advancements in material sciences and the emergence of smart thermal grid. Although some of the TES system is already mat...

The process of powering devices by utilizing small amount of energy from one or more ambient energy sources is termed as Energy Harvesting (EH). Energy harvested from the ambient sources can also be captured and stored in a battery for future use. Different types of ambient sources and energy harvesters are being explored for varied applications in...

This research service delves into various technology trends and innovations being employed in the manufacturing sector for creating a low carbon economy and particularly focuses in the automobile industry. Renewable energy technologies such as solar energy, wind energy, hydro power and bioenergy are popular choices for migrating from conventional e...

This study covers the development of different battery chemistries including lead-based, lithium-based, sodium-based, nickel-based, zinc-based and flow batteries. The study also analyses the application sectors that employ these batteries, mainly automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, consumer electronics and utility-grid, and the innovations ...

With the recent plunge in crude oil prices, it is a good time to think about the relationship between crude oil and the energy and environment markets. Many believe that the downward trend is temporary, with superficial impact on the markets. Although prices continue to plummet, industry challenges and operation cost still remain acute such as cost...

Will oil prices continue to fall and what will be the impact? Could the lower price threaten investment in renewable energy? Could battery innovation lead to the widespread adoption of energy storage? Will LED lighting go mainstream? Will desalination make a comeback? How could X-as-a-Service business models revolutionise the building sector? There...