Touch the back of a laptop and it often feels warm. This is because part of the energy used for computation and communication ...
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Physicists identify antiferromagnet with high heat-to-electricity conversion efficiency
RIKEN physicists have found a magnetic material that converts heat into electricity with high efficiency, making it promising for use in energy-harvesting devices. The work is published in the journal ...
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Europe’s thermal battery breakthrough lets home heat pumps store and reuse heat
Norwegian researchers team up with Swiss heating company to build a thermal battery that can store and distribute heat when ...
The real-world savings from heat pumps depend on what you’re replacing, how your home is insulated and how you use your ...
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How smart home materials can shield us from extreme heat and cut energy bills all year
Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is driving more frequent and prolonged extreme heat waves and our homes are ...
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Heat pumps will soon be able to store and distribute heat as needed
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when ...
Home heating represents 80% of UK household energy use and 18% of GHG emissions EU targets 60 million heat pumps by 2030, but faces 344 billion euro climate investment gap District heating serving 70 ...
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