š§ HYDROGEN: Argonne National Laboratory led a team of researchers in studying polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells ā energy efficient and eco-friendly hydrogen-based energy sources that could power vehicles but have performance limitations that prevent widespread commercialization. The scientists created a process that reduces material degradation by incorporating gold, which helps the fuel cellsā long-term operation and could make the products more marketable.
š SOLAR:Ā Also at Argonne, a software engineer who uses artificial intelligence to monitor how birds interact with solar installations discussed his work during a one-on-oneĀ interview with the Center for Data Innovation.
š BATTERIES:Ā TheĀ U.S. Department of EnergyĀ joined other federal agencies inĀ launching the Federal Consortium for Advanced BatteriesĀ to accelerate advanced energy storage development and establish a domestic supply of lithium batteries. The agencies view advanced batteries as critical for greater electric vehicle uptake and creating resilient, flexible power grids of the future.
š° WATER: Youngstown State UniversityĀ researchers are advancing a patented water decontamination technology thatĀ removes pharmaceuticals from tap water.
š PRODUCT LAUNCH:Ā West Concord, Minnesota-based farm water management companyĀ EllistonĀ launched aĀ software solutionĀ to help farmers manage their data and water management tools to boost efficient resource use and crop yield.
šļø BUILDINGS:Ā The president of theĀ Michigan Energy Innovation Business CouncilĀ penned aĀ piece in Greentech MediaĀ detailing how Midwest communities can advance building electrification and eliminate fossil fuel-reliant systems, even in places with harsh winters.
