Turning high-rise buildings into batteries

Turning high-rise buildings into batteries

Image With the rapid reduction in the cost of renewable energy generation, there is a growing need for energy storage technologies to make sure that electricity supply and demand are balanced properly. Researchers at IIASA have developed a new energy storage concept...
Solar windows that don’t even need the sun to work

Solar windows that don’t even need the sun to work

AuREUS is a renewable energy system used for windows and walls of buildings. The new material comes from rotting fruits and vegetables. It absorbs UV light from the sun and converts it into electricity. What makes them special is that unlike regular solar panels, the...