Question

Research the future of energy production. What improvements to (or new methods of) electrical energy production are scientists currently developing? How will they improve on present methods of energy production (what makes these new methods better than the old)? What are the cons of these improvements?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

There are many avenues of "current" research, so to spark.

• Improved efficiency and lower-cost photovoltaic cells,
• Improved, and lower cost, battery technology,
• Systems for harnessing tidal and wave power from the oceans,
• Molten salt energy storage for solar reflector arrays,
• Hydrogen-powered motors for vehicles,
• Gas storage (hydrogen) for transportation.
• Energy storage systems such as flywheels, molten salts, hydro power, etc., and
• Higher efficiency motors and electromagnetic devices
• Replacement of fuel-powered motors with electrical motors in transportation, including vehicles, ships, and planes.

Finding less expensive, and non-toxic materials is important.  Less-enpense, and safer, alternatives to rare earth metals is sought.