Electricity is breaking free from massive grids. Communities are becoming their own power plants — turning solar, batteries, and AI into locally governed energy commons.

Chemists at UC Santa Barbara have invented a way to store solar energy without batteries, addressing the challenge of solar panels.

Researchers create a predictive model to avoid damage during tokamak rampdowns, advancing reliable fusion energy production.

Scientists have found a way to use chiral crystals to produce hydrogen from water more efficiently than before.

Chinese researchers develop a safe, efficient method to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries using a neutral solution.

Researchers create a light-activated molecule that stores multiple charges, advancing the goal of turning sunlight into clean fuels without adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Researchers create a robust system using short charging data and chemical models to extend battery life and enhance safety in electric vehicles.