Research Overview

This edition of the Energy & Power Systems (EPS) TOE features information about concentrated solar power coupled with thermal energy storage, significantly minimizing the intermittency challenges in renewable energy generation. The TOE covers innovations based on the use of string batteries with cell swapping stations enabling rapid fast charging capabilities for electric vehicles. The TOE additionally provides insights on the novel developments within smart electrical panels to optimize home energy management in a cost efficient manner. The TOE provides latest innovations in the use of rapid diagnostics for the real time monitoring of battery’s state of health. The TOE provides the latest insights on the use of blockchain technology for optimizing energy management. Finally, the TOE also provides insights about the use of hydrogen-boron; lithium fluoride and lead coolant based nuclear fusion reactors for power generation.

The Energy and Power Systems TOE provides insights on the latest advances in the broad range of technology related to the energy industry. The topics regularly presented range from energy storage technologies (solid-state batteries, solar chemical storage and other advanced energy storage devices) to non-renewable energy such as oil and gas. Special emphasis is given to emerging areas in the renewable sector such as photovoltaics, wind energy, and geothermal energy, and emerging alternative fuels such as hydrogen, syngas, ethanol and biofuels. The EPS TOE keeps clients abreast of the latest R&D developments at major corporate and academic research centers, provides competitor intelligence and helps create strategic alliances.