Energy
Stanford takes energy research to the limits
Building a solar car is one way Stanford students and researchers are developing next-generation energy sources and improving efficiency.
Stanford scientists develop water splitter that runs on ordinary AAA battery
Hongjie Dai and colleagues have developed a cheap, emissions-free device that uses a 1.5-volt battery to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas could be used to power fuel cells in zero-emissions vehicles.
Stanford researchers seek 'Holy Grail' in battery design
The goal of a pure lithium anode is drawing closer to reality with the development of a protective layer of interconnected carbon domes.
Stanford study shows how to power California with wind, water and sun
New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices.
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Precourt Institute partners with KQED on new e-book series on energy
The two-volume energy e-book series and iTunes U course can be downloaded for free on iPads and Macs.
Net energy analysis should become a standard policy tool, Stanford scientists say
It takes energy to make energy, whether it's renewable or a fossil fuel. Net energy analysis gauges the sustainability of energy technologies over time.
Stanford, MIT scientists find new way to harness waste heat
Researchers have developed a new battery technology that captures waste heat and converts it into electricity. The new Stanford-MIT system is based on the principle known as the thermogalvanic effect.
How Stanford researchers, labs and programs focus spotlight on energy
As a global citizen and leader in science and technology, Stanford is tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Stanford scientists model a win-win situation: growing crops on photovoltaic farms
A new model for solar farms that "co-locates" crops and solar panels could result in a harvest of valuable biofuel plants along with solar energy. Field tests are the next step.
Stanford scientists discover a novel way to make ethanol without corn or other plants
The new technique offers an alternative to conventional ethanol produced from corn, sugar cane and other crops.
