The systems, which can store clean energy as heat, were chosen by readers as the 11th Breakthrough Technology of 2024. We need heat to make everything from steel bars to ketchup packets. Today, a ...

As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power ...

A new study in Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering explores how domestic electric water heaters can be used as thermal energy storage units when paired with photovoltaic (PV) systems. This ...

Researchers show that pairing solar panels with home water heaters for thermal storage can cut grid reliance and boost energy efficiency by up to 40 %. Image Credit: /Shutterstock.com A new study in ...

The lure of tankless water heaters is strong for homeowners, and for good reasons. They last longer, take up less space, and are more efficient. They are a bit more expensive, though that can be ...