A research group led by the Sichuan Normal University in China has developed a photovoltaic-driven LAES system to supply power, cooling, and heating in buildings. LAES systems, designed for ...

A group of researchers from China's Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture has conceived a new control strategy for variable water temperature and variable flow in PV-driven heat ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Korean researchers have unlocked a new way to bank clean energy and turn it back into power on demand. Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first ...

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because they absorb and move heat from the air, heat pumps are exceptionally energy-efficient ...