Energy

Expanding transmission and wind power offers billions in potential annual power-system savings across a range of federal policy scenarios, a Stanford-led study finds.

In a new paper, Stanford engineers detail how to harness the vibrations of electrons to relay data without needing an energy-intensive signal carrier.

Researchers recorded extreme heat and elevated nitrogen dioxide in restaurant kitchens using gas or propane appliances.

Using a novel heating method that cuts carbon emissions, engineers dramatically improved hydrogen production efficiency. The process also comes with a surprising side benefit.

SLAC and Stanford research shows that mechanical compression stops lithium buildup in solid-state batteries, making them faster to charge and longer-lasting.

Students drove a solar-powered car they designed nearly 2,000 miles, earning the club’s first road race finish since 2017.

A new SLAC study could improve simulations used to identify materials that can withstand the intense heat of future fusion reactors.

AI is contributing to a rising demand for electricity – a pressing sustainability challenge. Professor Will Chueh says it can also be part of the solution.

By uniting researchers, health experts, and community groups, Electrification for Health aims to help households move off gas appliances and onto electric alternatives.

Two Stanford water experts discuss the safety, economic, and environmental tradeoffs driving debates over dam removal.