The proton battery, connected to a voltmeter. RMIT

How protons can power our future energy needs

A new rechargeable ‘proton battery’ - made chiefly from carbon and water - promises to outperform conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being more environmentally friendly.
Back on the road: a hydrogen-fuelled car at a US trade show. EPA/MICHAEL NELSON/AAP

Why is hydrogen fuel making a comeback?

We hear a lot about wind, solar and nuclear energy in the fight to reduce carbon emissions, but it seems we’ve forgotten about hydrogen fuel. Hydrogen — made by splitting water — was considered energy-intensive…
Researchers from Stanford University say there’s enough wind potential to serve the world’s energy needs by 2030. AAP

Wind could trump coal power by 2030: experts

Around 4 million wind turbines, the majority located over water, could deliver half of the world’s power demand according to researchers from Stanford University. In a new study exploring the potential…

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