Four active research areas in clean energy & deep tech

Hydrogen is currently on the energy strategy of all major governments of the world and electrolysis of water using electrolysers coupled with renewable energy supply is one promising route/pathway that many are following. But what are the challenges along the way? This section dives deep into some of these challenges.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology is able to achieve over 60% electrical efficiency and over 85% CHP (Combined Heat & Power) efficiency at a system level. This technology has the potential revolutionise the power generation sector and complement renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Another advantage of the SOFC technology is that it is multi-fuel compatible meaning, it is able to use an array of fuels (both gases & liquids). However, building and operating SOFC systems is not common knowledge.

Tropical and hot-climate nations face enormous energy costs from air-conditioners based on vapour compression technology. This section looks into ways and means of making cooling solutions sustainable, environmentally friendly and low cost. The first approach is by making use of renewable or residual heat in driving a thermally driven cooling system wherever possible and the second approach is to look at retrofit solutions that will increase the efficiency of the air-conditioning system.

Photosynthesis is a process in which plants capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and together with sunlight and water make long hydrocarbon chains (sugars) and oxygen. Now what if this process can be replicated by mankind, wouldn't that be wonderful? CO2 can be captured at a faster rate and made into useful products that will benefit mankind.