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Power-to-X - from green energy to green fuel

Power-to-X (PtX) is an essential element in achieving a fossil fuel-free society that still meets an increasing need for energy.

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Electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind and sun can, in some cases, directly replace fossil fuels by, for example, substituting petrol-driven cars with electric cars or by heating our houses with heat pumps. However, if we want to convert all of society to using green energy, we must be able to store the energy for those periods in which the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. There is also a need for fuels for heavy traffic, aircraft, ships, trucks, and for those parts of manufacturing industry that cannot immediately be electrified.

Power-to-X can meet both these challenges. The technology converts green power into liquid carbon-neutral fuels which, unlike power, can be stored easily and relatively inexpensively. At the same time, they can be used in the same way as fossil fuels and thus also for heavy transport and in energy-intensive manufacturing industry.

What is Power-to-X?

Power-to-X means converting power into something else (x). For example, power can be converted via electrolysis into hydrogen, which can be used directly or in combination with other elements for production of fuels or chemicals.

Power-to-X is an essential element in the green transition. In many cases, fossil fuels can be replaced directly by power, for example in electric cars, just as electric heat pumps can be used to heat our houses.

But not everything can run on electricity and batteries. For use, for example, in heavy transport, aircraft, ships, and trucks, Power-to-X is essential, as electricity can be used as a basis for the process of producing green fuels. The same applies to the very energy-intensive processes in part of our industrial production. Power-to-X can also ensure that we have chemicals for the manufacture of medicines, plastics, and many other products we know from our everyday lives and which are today made using fossil resources.

How does Power-to-X work?

The electricity in Power-to-X comes from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy. The first step in Power-to-X is to use the electricity in an electrolysis process in which water (H 2 O) is split into hydrogen (H 2) and oxygen (O).

Hydrogen can be used directly as fuel or it can be used in a synthesis process in which nitrogen (N) or carbon (C) from CO 2 is added. This creates new fuels and chemicals such as ammonia, methanol, and methane. These are often characterized as e-fuels or electro-fuels because they are produced using electricity in the process. They can be used as fuels for ships, aircraft, and trucks.

Research is being conducted into how to combine the two processes so that Power-to-X can be done more simply and effectively in a single overall process in the future.

Synthesis process with carbon

By adding carbon to hydrogen, e-fuels such as e-diesel, e-methanol, e-kerosene, e-dimethylates (E-DME), and e-methane can be produced. These are fuels that are chemically identical to the current fossil fuels, and they can therefore be used directly in heavy transport. The fuels are carbon neutral because they are produced from green power and carbon that we recycle from other use.

Synthesis process with nitrogen

By adding nitrogen (N) to hydrogen, you can produce green ammonia (e-ammonia), which can either be used for fertilizers in agriculture or, in the long term, as fuel in shipping.

Ammonia for agricultural fertilizers is currently produced in large and very energy-intensive plants. More than 1 per cent of the world’s total carbon emissions comes from the production of ammonia. A switch to e-ammonia will therefore make a major contribution to a more sustainable agricultural sector.

Why is Power-to-X necessary?

In the transition to a fossil-free society, renewable energy sources such as sun and wind play an important role. In this context, it is essential to be able to store the energy, so that we can also use it when the sun is not shining and there is no wind. In addition, part of our transport and manufacturing industry cannot be electrified, but requires that we convert electricity into something else.

Power-to-X can secure fuels for heavy transport, ships, trucks, and aircraft that cannot use electricity and batteries. In addition, Power-to-X is important for ensuring production of many of the things that are currently produced from fossil resources, such as medicine, plastics, and paints.

Research into Power-to-X

It has long been possible to complete the processes in Power-to-X. However, if Power-to-X is really to contribute to meeting the world’s growing energy needs, technology must become much more energy efficient, so that the fuels produced are profitable and thus competitive.

This requires that we invent new and more effective catalysts. Catalysts help with the whole Power-to-X process such as the conversion of electricity and water into hydrogen, and in the synthesis process with either carbon or nitrogen.

In addition, research is being conducted into how the process in Power-to-X can be simplified so that electrolysis and the synthesis process are integrated and constitute a single step. This will make the production more efficient.

Finally, the researchers still face the task of finding out how the Power-to-X technologies can best be linked with the rest of the energy system. There is a need to develop smart solutions in terms of system architecture, data, digitalization, and automation, so that the best synergy with the rest of the energy system can be built up from the start.

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Power-to-X A key to decarbonization

Power-to-x is the carbon-neutral energy storage and sector coupling technology of the future.

The next ten years are crucial, predict most climate experts. Our actions within this decade will decide whether we are able to reach the ambitious goals of the Paris agreement limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5°C until 2050. But recent studies have shown that G20 nations are currently failing to reach their climate goals.

To get back on track by 2050, a carbon-neutral electricity supply has to be bolstered by a transition to sustainable heat and mobility. Marc Grünewald believes we already have the technology to achieve  successful decarbonization in all these sectors. As head of business development and new energies at the Power Unit of MAN Energy Solutions, he ensures that the company’s power technologies are future-proof.

His team turns recent technological innovations into marketable solutions ranging from hybrid and LNG power plants to cutting-edge energy storage like ETES (Electro-Thermal Energy Storage) and Power-to-X. The latter refers to the many possibilities of converting renewable energy, for example , into methane gas (Power-to-Gas) or liquid methanol (Power-to-Liquid). The resulting carbon-neutral synthetic gas can easily be transported through existing pipelines and used in gas-powered engines.

Marc Grünewald, head of business development and new energies at the Power Unit of MAN Energy Solutions

Why do we need an energy storage technology like power-to-x.

Energy storage is a global issue. In Germany, for example, we produce over 40,000 MW in offshore, solar and wind power, but each year around 5,500 MW of this potential get lost because the grids can't absorb it all. We have to store renewable energy for those times when it is not generated. Next to prevailing pumped hydro storage, a currently vastly expanding energy storage solution is the battery, but a lot of CO2 is created in its overall life cycle. In addition, its weight makes it unsuitable for many applications, for example in the maritime transport sector. To contribute to the environment, we have to make the fuel for propulsion engines carbon-neutral, which brings us to Power-to-X, or more specifically Power-to-Gas. Instead of storing sustainable energy in batteries, we can produce synthetic natural gas (SNG), which can then be used as fuel. That’s a path to a carbon-neutral future we have to explore.

The many possibilities of Power-to-X visualized in an infographic

How does power-to-gas work exactly.

Renewable energy that cannot be fed into the grid is used to produce hydrogen and oxygen via electrolysis. Adding CO2 to the hydrogen in a methanation reactor results in methane, a carbon-neutral synthetic gas and very important future energy carrier, perfectly suited for cars and trucks, but also for public transport, and even ships. By using carbon-neutral fuels to power internal combustion engines, we can make a sustainable contribution to decarbonization immediately, using existing infrastructure. Our Power-to-Gas reactor, which has been successfully operating since 2013 in a German Audi plant, is a fantastic example: The SNG is fed to the natural gas grid, supplying Audi customers’ gas powered cars.

The Power-to-Gas reactor built with MAN technology at a German Audi plant

What role does man energy solutions play in the development of new energy storage technologies.

Energy storage is a very important part of MAN's strategic path towards a decarbonized future. Our goal is to take the concept, which has proven successful at the Audi reactor, to an industrial scale. These aren't just daydreams – we have teams of people here who develop and design these systems and invest money into products and technologies that will be market-ready soon. We already have a 50-MW comprehensive plant solution ready to offer. Our goal is to sell the first plant this year.

What is the future of Power-to-Gas?

The World Energy Council recently estimated a global demand for carbon-neutral synthetic fuels of 10,000-20,000 terawatt hours by 2050, equivalent to 50% of current fossil fuel consumption. To meet that demand, we have to build these facilities on a larger scale in countries that have high potential for solar and wind power ­– there are huge application potentials in the future. Right now, Power-to-X is where wind energy was 20 years ago. It's carbon-neutral, but also more expensive. This technology needs political support to make it economically attractive for the energy market, taking into account the emission-reducing effect of the resulting fuel and making it more cost-effective by factoring in the carbon price.

Power-to-X – the future energy storage solution for solar and wind power

The efficiency of electrolysis is currently rated 60-65%, but since the technology is gaining in importance, there is a great improvement potential. In future, values of up to 80% are conceivable here.

Marc Grünewald, head of business developement and new energies, MAN Energy Solutions

Power-to-X - Key to successful energy transition

Power-to-X (P2X) combines all available options for the effective and flexible use of surplus power from renewable energies – like using P2X to convert electricity into gaseous or liquid fuels or chemicals for long-haul trucking, shipping, aviation.

By using CO 2 emissions as feedstock, the fuels produced also become carbon-neutral. And when it comes to achieving very large ranges and the amounts of energy they require, P2X is an ideal supplement to battery technology.

Sector coupling with Power-to-X

Accelerating the path to a decarbonized future.

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How power-to-x will drive the maritime energy transition

Power-to-x as a key element for green shipping.

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Originally delivered as a webinar with Ship & Offshore , this presentation covers how power-to-x and e-fuels can drive the marine industry to fulfill climate targets and change the marine market place. Presenters Dr. Daniel Chatterjee and Stefan Müller will give an overview of the current status as well as an outlook of the market potential of power-to-x and e-fuels.

Watch this presentation to learn:

• What power-to-x and e-fuels mean for the marine industry
• About different e-fuel solutions and the development outlook for power-to-x
• How e-fuels will find their place in your propulsion system
• How to understand and compare different e-fuel solutions

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What exactly is power-to-X?

Efforts to transform the energy sector have so far focused on increasing renewable generation capacity to lay the foundation for a future energy system. This has made the use of electricity in the heat and transportation markets all the more important, since electric power is an efficient means of generating and using renewable sources of energy.

To offer transformative solutions to address their intermittency, renewed attention has to be given to storage technologies, grid flexibility and demand side management. Power-to-X, or P2X, provides multiple options to meet the challenges ahead.

Michael Sterner, a professor at OTH Regensburg University in Regensburg, Germany, defines power-to-X as “the means to convert electricity, understood to be primary energy, into an energy carrier, heat, cold, product, or raw material. It is an umbrella term for different ways of generating energy, namely power-to-gas, power-to-liquid, power-to-fuel, power-to-chemicals and power-to-heat.” His definition shows that the X in P2X stands for a variety of products, processes, technologies and applications (see fig. 1).

Some, specifically power-to-heat and power-to-mobility, use electrical energy as a direct power source. Others, namely power-to-gas, power-to-liquid, power-to-fuel and power-to-chemicals, produce substances or materials for certain sectors of the economy. A third group of methods stores electric power in hydrogen and methane to meet demand from the public grid at some future time. Thus, P2X provides the opportunity to create long-term storage options and substitute hydrogen, methane and other synthetic fuels for fossil energy sources in transportation, chemical processing and heat production.

The relatively low efficiency of power-to-X methods producing synthetic fuels limits their employment to areas in which the direct use of renewable sources of energy is either barely possible or simply not possible at all. For example, the high energy density required in the maritime and aviation industries makes electrification difficult to achieve, whereas chemical plants use hydrogen as a base component to manufacture several kinds of goods, such as adhesives and fertilizers.

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A centre of expertise and collaboration

The International Power-to-X Hub is a centre of expertise and collaboration for innovative and sustainable green hydrogen and Power-to-X value chains.  Together with our partners, we identify Power-to-X solutions that are adapted to the specifics of each country and lead to sustainable economic transformation. The PtX Hub builds and fosters strong networks with industry, academia, administrations, and civil society with hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

To reach net zero and the Paris targets, we need to defossilise our economies and societies. However, defossilisation cannot be achieved by electrification alone. Green molecules produced with Power-to-X enable hard-to-abate sectors in industry and transport to move towards climate neutrality.

Promoting sustainable aviation and shipping

Sustainable aviation

Air traffic is expected to grow by 4% per year over the next 20 years. To reconcile this growth with the sector’s net zero goal by 2050, airlines and airports will need to switch to sustainable aviation fuel. Power-to-Liquid fuels are the most promising pathway – but not yet readily available in the market.

We accelerate the increase of availability of sustainable aviation fuels by facilitating demonstration plants, developing capacities, connecting stakeholders, and advising on policies and instruments such as a global book and claim system.

We contribute to the ACT-SAF programme of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) by delivering  aviation trainings  to decision-makers and developing policy recommendations for countries to become Power-to-Liquid pioneers. 

Climate-neutral shipping

Maritime transport is responsible for 3% of global emissions. While demand scenarios expect global freight to double or even triple by 2050, the sector is committed to achieving net zero emissions within the same timeframe. Some technological solutions are already at hand: vessels propelled with PtX fuels such as e-methanol or e-ammonia are already in operation or under construction.

To support the transition to sustainable fuels, we facilitate the exchange of knowledge between policymakers, technology providers, ship owners, and other stakeholders.

We build capacity on technological options, international regulation, and incentivising instruments such as Green Shipping Corridors, in both the transport and energy sector. We carry out studies assessing market opportunities around green shipping in Morocco and South Africa. In Morocco , we are developing a Power-to-Liquid research plant in a consortium that will demonstrate the production of sustainable shipping and aviation fuels.

Policy & regulatory advice

As with all rapid technological advances, regulatory frameworks and policies for green hydrogen and PtX are lagging behind the innovations. Yet solid frameworks are needed for sustainable and safe production, trade and use, as well as investment security.

We advise on effective and targeted strategies, policies, and regulatory frameworks to enable the rapid scale-up of green hydrogen and Power-to-X markets. We advocate for innovative financing mechanisms and a global book and claim system and for defining credible sustainability standards and certification schemes.

For instance, we assist Argentina, Chile, and Kenya in designing and implementing their PtX strategies. We also take part in international initiatives and fora for advancing defossilisation with renewable hydrogen and PtX such as the Breakthrough Agenda, a coalition of initiatives started at COP27 to help keep 1.5°C in reach.

Capacity building

A thorough understanding of the technology and economics of Power-to-X is often still lacking, yet crucial to realising the full potential of PtX. We address this with our trainings for decision-makers.

The Basic Training , the Add-On Modules , and the Train-of-Trainers programmes educate and connect a critical mass of committed experts on renewable PtX and can accelerate the uptake of PtX production, usage, and trade in their countries.

Our alumni community of around 1000 policy makers regularly meets to share and compare latest technology and policy advancements in their regions.

Cross-sectoral stakeholder dialogues

In any sector where PtX can reduce emissions, there is much to be gained from sharing and exchanging expertise. Our unique asset is the ability to connect policy makers, project developers, civil society, off-takers, and investors from all regions of the world.

At the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023 , we invited policy makers and project developers from Germany, Namibia, South Africa, Uruguay, and the MENA region to come to a joint understanding of how PtX can deliver both on climate action and economic development. A delegation trip in September 2023 brought experts from seven countries together to participate in the Transport and Climate Change Week in Berlin, followed up with a study tour to Copenhagen to connect with companies pushing climate-neutral shipping forwards.

Truly sustainable PtX

For Power-to-X production to be truly climate-neutral as well as socially and environmentally beneficial, ambitious sustainability standards should be met from the start and to the entire value chain. We distinguish four sustainability dimensions – E (nvironmental), E (conomic), S (ocial), and G (overnance) and have identified a wide range of sustainability concerns and opportunities.

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We are active in 13 countries..

We are building a first-of-its-kind research and training plant that will demonstrate the production of certified sustainable aviation and maritime fuels in Morocco and are supporting the development and implementation of national hydrogen strategies, e.g. in Argentina, Kenya, and Namibia. For an overview of our activities in each country, click the world map below.

Published its National Hydrogen Development Strategy in March 2023 

National Hydrogen Strategy published

Developed the H2V Action Plan for 2030

Active private sector setting up first green hydrogen projects and green ammonia plants until 2026

Launched the Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023

Released its Economic Modernization Vision 2030 with a mega green ammonia project as a key priority

Baseline study on the PtX and green hydrogen potentials by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum

Published a Hydrogen Roadmap and is updating it with the “Offre Maroc”

Published its Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy

First South African Green Hydrogen Summit (SAGHS) took place in 2022

H24U project funded with $10 million by Green Hydrogen Sector Fund Uruguay

“The Green Solution” started constructing Vietnam’s first green hydrogen plant

Brazilian government financed the construction of a laboratory plant for the study and production of SAF

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Strengthening the future of green hydrogen in Tunisia: creating a vision through a comprehensive capacity building

What is power-to-x.

Power-to-X (PtX) stands for the conversion of renewable electricity into material products, represented by the ‘X’. 

X stands for gases like methane and ammonia (Power-to-Gas), or liquid fuels like kerosene and maritime diesel (Power-to-Liquid), or even base materials for the chemical industry (Power-to-Chemicals). 

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World Power-to-X Summit The Hydrogen Crossroad

The World Power-to-X Summit is a must-attend event to witness the start of a new clean energy era based on green hydrogen and clean fuels. A cross road for policy-makers, industry leaders, research experts and global innovators to discuss PtX opportunities and challenges.

8-9 October, 2024

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The World PtX Summit

The World Power-to-X Summit™ is an unmissable event that heralds a revolutionary era of clean energy, showcasing green hydrogen and clean fuels through the Power-to-X concept . Organized by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energies ( MASEN ) and the Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies ( IRESEN ) in collaboration with the Moroccan Green H2 Cluster and the Mohammed 6 Polytechnic University ( UM6P ), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of the Kingdom of Morocco, the World Power-to-X Summit™ stands as a major initiative in the realm of sustainable energy.

This year, the summit takes pride in highlighting the " MOROCCAN OFFER ", an ambitious initiative positioning Morocco as a key player in the transition towards a sustainable economy. Green hydrogen lies at the core of this offer, with the World Power-to-X Summit playing an essential role in its realization.

High-level Conferences

Innovation showcase, scientific communications, potential speakers.

The World Power-to-X Summit panels and sessions gather to best technical experts, renown researchers and official representatives in the field of power-to-X around the world. Do not miss the opportunity to meet and interact with them during our event.

Aziz AKHANNOUCH

Leila BENALI

Jennifer GRANHOLM

Kadri SIMSON

Fatih BIROL

Nani Ould CHROUGHA

Gerd MÜLLER

Jorgo CHATZIMARKAKIS

Svenja SCHULZE

Sultan ALJABER

Tinne VAN DER STRAETEN

Adebayo ADELABU

The World Power-to-X Summit will provide a unique opportunity for participants to learn more about the latest developments impacting the Power-to-X sector.

Patricipating to these sessions is essential if you are looking to implement next-generation innovations based on green hydrogen within your projects and stay abreast of the transformative Power-to-X technologies that will impact your industry.

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Dr. Samir RACHIDI , Director General - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN)

Mr. Hicham EL HABTI , President - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Mr. Mohamed Yahya ZNIBER , President - Cluster GreenH2

Mrs. Mbarka BOUAIDA , President - Council of Guelmim Oued Noun Region

09:30 - 10:15

PLENARY I - Policy Dialogue & International Cooperation

10:15 - 10:30

KEYNOTE - Morocco Offer in Action

10:30 - 10:45

AGREEMENTS SIGNING CEREMONY

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 - 12:15

PLENARY II - Enhancing Investment and Offtake

12:15 - 13:15

PLENARY III - Latest Updates

13:15 - 14:30

Lunch Break

14:30 - 15:15

SESSION 1 Innovative Renewable Integration

SESSION 5 Navigating Regulatory Frontiers

15:15 - 16:00

SESSION 2 Water Treatment and Desalination

SESSION 6 Securing offtake agreement through Risk Management

16:00 - 16:30

16:30 - 17:15

SESSION 3 Carbon Capture and Usage

SESSION 7 Hydrogen Safety and Standards

17:15 - 18:00

SESSION 4 Engineering Viability and Efficiency

SESSION 8 Efficient infrastructure integration (Ports / Corridors)

20:00 - 22:00

GALA DINNER

9:00 - 10:00

SESSION 9 Electrolyzers at Scale

SESSION 13 Industrial End Use: Fertilizers, Iron & Steel, Cement & Lime

10:00 - 11:00

SESSION 10 OSBL for Green Hydrogen Projects

SESSION 14 Mobility End Use: SAF, Shipping eFuels, and Hydrogen Vehicles

11:00 - 11:15

SESSION 11 Storage, Transportation, and distribution

SESSION 15 Bankability of Projects

SESSION 12 Hydrogen Carriers: Ammonia, Methanol, or LOHC?

SESSION 16 Investment Opportunities

14:30 - 15:30

PLENARY IV - Hydrogen Passport

15:30 - 16:30

PLENARY V - MEA's Hydrogen Hub

16:30 - 17:30

PLENARY VI - Sustainable PtX Governance

17:30 - 18:00

CLOSING CEREMONY

The World Power-to-X Summit is a place to be that aims to foster collaboration, creativity and exchange in the field of green hydrogen and power-to-x. The exhibition space will showcase activities form important leaders, trend makers and start-ups, and will thus represent a space for meeting, exchanging ideas and networking.

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The multiple conference sessions will give deep and updated insights on the recent trends and advances related to the PtX economy deployment, mainly about the following aspects:

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X-ray vision chip gives phones 'Superman' power to view objects through walls

Researchers have developed an imaging chip for mobile devices that uses high-frequency radio waves to ‘see’ through objects.

Scientists have developed an imaging chip that could equip future smartphones with "Superman-inspired" X-ray vision — albeit operating within a much more limited range than the caped Kryptonian superhero.

The experimental chip consists of an array of three sensor pixels that emit and receive high-frequency radio signals in the millimeter-wave (mmWave) band of the electromagnetic spectrum . Signals reflected back from the target object are then amplified and mixed by onboard components, enabling outlines of the object to be viewed on a display.

In tests, the chip could detect an object behind cardboard at a distance of around 0.39 inches (1 centimeter). The researchers published their findings Jan. 5 in the journal IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology .

It took 15 years of work — and an improvement in pixel performance by 100 million times — to make the chip small enough to fit in a mobile device, the researchers said in a statement . In the future, smartphones equipped with the chip may be capable of detecting the contents of envelopes or packages, or could be used to find studs, wires or cracked pipes behind walls.

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"We designed the chip without lenses or optics so that it could fit into a mobile device. The pixels, which create images by detecting signals reflected from a target object, have the shape of a 0.5-mm square, about the size of a grain of sand," said co-author of the paper Wooyeol Choi , assistant professor of electrical engineering at Seoul National University, in the statement.

Beyond making it possible to peer through walls and inside envelopes, the new imaging tech may find applications in medicine and healthcare, the researchers said. They likened the technology to that already used in passenger scanners found at airports — though they noted that their imager chip does not use microwaves.

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Instead, the imager chip uses 300 GHz signals in the millimeter-wave (mmWave) band of the electromagnetic spectrum. These sit between the microwave and infrared bands and are considered safe for humans.

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"This technology is like Superman’s X-ray vision. Of course, we use signals at 200 gigahertz to 400 gigahertz instead of X-rays, which can be harmful,” said Kenneth O , professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, in the statement

Also unlike Superman’s X-ray vision, the imaging tech used in the chip can only be used at very close range — approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the object being scanned. This means that thieves wouldn’t be able to covertly scan the contents of your bag or pockets without your knowledge, the researchers said.

The next iteration of the chip will be designed to scan objects from a little further away — up to 5 inches (12.7 cm) — making it better at capturing small objects.

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Simple Ways to Keep Your Internet On During Power Outages

A power outage doesn't have to take your internet connection with it. Here's how to get back and stay online when your power is out.

Stay online during a power outage by using a mobile hotspot or connecting your modem and router to a backup power source.

Extreme weather can strike anywhere, anytime, and this summer may be one of the worst on record . Heat waves in particular can wreak havoc on already strained power grids , resulting in temporary blackouts.

When bad weather knocks your power out, it could disrupt your internet . There are a few ways, however, to restore and maintain your online connection, even if the power is still out.

If you’re reading this, your power may be out and you need to restore your internet connection quickly. In that case, I’ll get right to it: Here’s how to stay connected to the internet when you lose power.

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Quick fix: Mobile hotspot and tethering

Activating a mobile hotspot on your phone essentially turns the device into a router, broadcasting its mobile internet connection for other devices to use. It’s not the same as your home Wi-Fi -- speeds are likely to be much slower and will only support a limited number of devices -- but it should get you by.

Read more: How to Use Your iPhone or Android Phone as a Mobile Hotspot .

Tethering is similar in that it shares your phone’s internet data with other devices, but it does so via a wired (USB or Ethernet ) or Bluetooth connection rather than Wi-Fi.

A few things to keep in mind when using a mobile hotspot or tethering:

• The connection only works until your phone dies. Consider charging it in your car (if you can safely access it) if your battery starts to run low before the power comes back on. 
• Having the mobile hotspot function on your phone doesn’t necessarily mean the service is included with your cellular plan. 
• You’ll be using your phone’s data. If you have a cap, using a mobile hotspot can put you over the limit, which can result in added fees or throttled speeds. Even if your cellular plan offers “unlimited” data, there may be a soft cap or a limit specific to mobile hotspot use. 

Contact your cellular service provider to find out if mobile hotspot use is included in your plan and if any data limits apply. If you have a data cap, check out CNET’s guide to managing your data use .

Automatic fix: Cellular internet backup

Select internet providers offer a separate cellular plan or service add-on to keep you online. Xfinity’s Storm-Ready Wi-Fi and T-Mobile’s new Home Internet Backup plan provide equipment and a cellular connection, for example, when your standard connection goes down.

Storm-Ready Wi-Fi is available to Xfinity Internet customers for $7 a month for 36 months or a one-time fee of $252 for the rechargeable 4-hour battery backup. When the power goes out or your cable internet connection is lost, internet service automatically switches to a 4G LTE cellular connection with unlimited data.

T-Mobile offers a 5G home internet connection (where available) but with a data cap and a slightly higher monthly fee. The Home Internet Backup plan includes 130GB of data and free equipment starting at $30 a month or $20 for T-Mobile voice customers. 

You will need power to the T-Mobile router, however, so if you intend to use your Home Internet Backup service during power outages, you may want to invest in a battery backup or other portable power device .

Long-term fix: Generators or other power sources

Getting power to the modem or router may be all you need to keep your internet going when the power goes out. 

In many cases, a local power outage doesn’t stop internet service from coming to your home. Wireless and fiber internet don't need power to travel, though a power outage at the point of distribution may cause a temporary outage. 

Cable internet requires power to the nodes (connection points that send internet service along), but many ISPs will have a backup power source, enabling them to keep your internet service going.

So the problem isn’t necessarily getting internet service to your home; it’s how to use it. Without power to your modem or ONT device, you can’t connect to the internet and without power to your router, there’s no Wi-Fi.

Portable power stations and generators are ideal for continuously powering things like your refrigerator, heaters, fans or internet equipment. Here are some helpful links to finding the right power device for your home and needs.

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Rechargeable battery backups will keep your internet equipment running for a few hours at best before needing to be recharged. Without a power source, this can be difficult, but a solar battery may be the solution .

As for a UPS, or uninterruptible power supply, most devices aren’t designed to last more than 15 minutes or so. That's long enough to save your work or send any last-minute emails before losing your connection, but not much more.

Keep connected and stay safe

Maintaining your internet connection is important when the power goes out, particularly if you're using it for information or communication, but safety comes first. Always use caution when dealing with electrical equipment, and avoid tampering with any internet lines coming into your home. 

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Summer Game Fest 2024: Everything Announced

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The 2024 Summer Game Fest showcase has come to a close after bringing out a steaming plate of game reveals, trailers, and surprises. It was a presentation jam-packed with nearly every kind of video game from across the industry.

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The show put the spotlight on games of every shape and size throughout its two-hour runtime, with some highlights bringing first looks at new titles like Lego Horizon Adventures, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and everything Blumhouse Games is cooking up. We’ve gathered everything you need to know here.

Lego Horizon Adventures is coming to PlayStation 5

The long-rumored Lego Horizon Adventures game kicked off Summer Game Fest, revealing brick versions of Aloy and the robot dinosaurs fans have come to know over recent years. First footage of the project revealed a Lego adventure that’s a bit more family-friendly than Guerrilla Games’ mainline series, including what seems to be the option to play co-op with a friend. The footage also teases customization options to enjoy when Lego Horizon Adventures comes to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, and PS5 this holiday season.

Quidditch Champions launches this year

Harry Potter fans looking for something to tide them over after the release of Hogwarts Legacy last year can finally look forward to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions when it launches for PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 3, 2024.

No More Room in Hell Early Access arrives this Halloween

No More Room in Hell 2 is bringing its first-person shooter zombie gameplay to Early Access this Halloween. Gameplay for the gory action title revealed brutal combat and gruesome enemies that will stop at nothing to take you down. The trailer, which also highlighted dismemberment mechanics and a handful of weapons, also teased eight-player co-op in a world with plenty of replayability.

Star Wars Outlaws teaser trailer reveals more gameplay

Ubisoft’s first crack at an open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, warped into Summer Game Fest 2024 to show players a new swash-buckling gameplay trailer. Quick cuts of the scoundrel-centered sci-fi game showed off locations both old and new as protagonist Kay Vess made her way through and around the Empire. We’ll learn more at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward, but until then, Star Wars Outlaws is expected to launch on August 30.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is coming to consoles in 2025

Developer Firaxis Games and 2K announced that its long-awaited strategy game, Sid Meier’s Cvilization 7 is coming to PC and consoles in 2025. The project’s reveal trailer understandably didn’t show off any gameplay yet, but it did give fans an atmospheric trailer to keep them waiting for a few months. Come August, Firaxis will host a gameplay showcase, meaning players don’t have much longer to wait before learning more.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero release date set for October

The Dragon Ball franchise will continue to deliver frenetic Super Sayain gameplay when Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero launches for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S on October 11, 2024. Our latest look at the anime spinoff game revealed destructive gameplay for iconic characters like Goku, Frieza, Buu, Vegeta, and more. The footage also promised six early character unlocks for those who pre-order their copy, including another mystery fighter to play as, too.

Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer introduces players to VR Gotham City

The Meta Quest 3-exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow finally stepped out of the darkness to give DC fans a better look at its younger Batman and the new threats he faces. The new footage of the VR spinoff game arrived during Summer Game Fest, revealing a cinematic look at a Bruce Wayne that might seem a bit familiar to Arkham fans. Its trailer, which sets up the Rat King as its main villain, also packs in a few Easter Eggs for those looking for nods to the rest of Gotham’s criminals.

For more, be sure to check out our interview with developer Camouflaj .

Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Fatal Fury Crossover

More Street Fighter 6 content is on the way, as Capcom is promising to deliver four new characters with Season 2 . The upcoming season promises to be one of the classic fighting game’s busiest yet, as the new roster includes a crossover with Fatal Fury that will see fighters Terry and Mai joining the battle. Also on the way are classic Street Fighter characters M. Bison, who seems to be sporting a new look, and Elena. The content will rollout throughout the remainder of the year.

Blumhouse Games unveils Crisol Theater of Idols, Fear the Spotlight, and More

Blumhouse, a studio that has made a name for itself over the last decade with horror movies like M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy’s, is entering the games business . Instead of launching the new endeavor with just one video game project, the studio announced a variety of horror games from teams like Eyes Out, Half Mermaid, Cozy Game Pals, Perfect Garbage, PlayMe Studio, and Vermila. Blumhouse explained that its goal is to offer games for more than one kind of player. It kicks off with Fear the Spotlight, but other titles, like Grave Seasons, Sleep Awake, Crisol Theater of Idols, are on the way, too.

Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind reveals new old-school-style beat-em-up

Beat-em-up gaming fans time traveled back to the ‘90s when Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2024. This old-school-style video game sees players team up to fight off Putties and other iconic villains while playing as the original Rangers themselves. So far, the game’s strength seems to be the variety of activities it offers, as players can be seen switching between beat-em-up, FPS, and racing gameplay.

MECHA Break sets beta test date for this August

MECHA Break appeared during Summer Game Fest 2024 to show off a new trailer while promising to let players join in on the action this August. No specific date for the beta test was revealed, but the presentation also revealed that Takayuki Yanase (Metal Gear, Gundam, Armored Core) and Junya Ishigaki (Xenogears, Gundam) provided their talents to help design some of the game’s mechs. We’ll learn more about what MECHA Break has in store as we inch closer to that August beta test.

The First Descendant gets July release date

Nexon’s free-to-play sci-fi looter shooter, The First Descendant, has locked down a release date of July 2, 2024, for PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. It’s a date that was revealed with a new trailer highlighting the project’s fast-paced exo-suit action. Additionally, Nexon says fans can expect to hear more details about “launch elements and events” as launch grows closer. With only a few weeks to go, it shouldn’t be much longer before we hear more.

Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC is out tomorrow

Remedy Entertainment’s Sam Lake took the stage at Summer Game Fest 2024 to announce that the first Alan Wake 2 DLC, Night Springs, is out in less than 24 hours . It was a surprise reveal for the studio’s otherworldly horror game, and its trailer teases some interesting ties to its grand video game universe. Specifically, Control’s Jesse Faden makes an appearance in the footage, though it’s unclear how exactly she'll fit in. Of course, all will be revealed when players get their hands on Alan Wake 2 Night Springs tomorrow, June 8.

Skate gameplay reveals console playtests are on the way

EA’s long-dormant Skate franchise is back, and during Summer Game Fest 2024, we got a good look at what its gameplay is like . Skate is looking, well, like Skate, as players can be seen climbing buildings and chaotically rolling around as they use every inch of the city to get around. Unfortunately, EA says its next Skate game is still in pre-pre-alpha, but there is at least a silver lining: console playtests. Fans hoping to pick up their skateboards once again can head here to sign up for the playtests before they kick off this fall.

Valorant is coming to consoles

League of Legends developer Riot Games is bringing its competitive fantasy shooter Valorant to PS5 and Xbox Series X | S . It’s a big move for the first-person shooter, which has otherwise remained exclusively on PC since its launch. While it won’t feature cross-play support, the studio says it will let players keep their progress across platforms with cross-progression. A limited beta test is set to begin next week on June 14, with the full console launch expected to follow sometime in the future.

Among Us animated series clip and Outersloth revealed

Developer Innersloth vented into Summer Game Fest 2024 to show off our first look at the animated series based on its hit social party game, Among Us . The video follows a long wait for more information on this show version of the studio’s game-changing project, revealing its art style and how its star-studded cast fits in. Innersloth had a strong presence at the showcase, as it also revealed a new initiative called Outersloth that is meant to help lend a hand to indie developers.

Dune: Awakening story trailer sets the stage for Paul Atreides

Funcom’s open-world survival MMO take on Dune, Dune: Awakening, appeared during Summer Game Fest to show players a closer look at its take on the rule of Paul Atreides. This cinematic trailer gets fans up to speed by letting Arrakis’ fearsome ruler monologue about his past, his future, and what could have been. Dune: Awakening will reappear at Gamescom this August and is expected to eventually launch for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 trailer shows off gameplay ahead of 2024 launch

Warhorse Studios is gearing up for the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, but it made sure to make some time to deliver a gameplay trailer for Summer Game Fest 2024 watchers. This all-new look at the studio’s medieval sequel swaps between bloody battles and comedy as it shows off some of the different encounters players may find themselves in. There’s no release date yet, but the project is at least still expected to arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S later this year.

Slitterhead gameplay trailer reveals November release date

Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama revealed a trailer for his next twisted creation, Slitterhead , at this year’s Summer Game Fest presentation. This more action-focused title from developer Bokeh Game Studio keeps the nightmare creatures from the Silent Hill series while giving players a few more tools to progress. Specifically, it looks like you’ll be able to switch between humans and even some animals to get around when launch arrives November 8, 2024.

For more, you can also check out our interview with Toyama to learn more about how Slitterhead came to be and how players can expect it to differ from his previous work. Then be sure to check out our preview of the game .

Delta Force: Hawk Ops trailer promises global PC alpha test in July

Delta Force: Hawk Ops brought grounded first-person shooter gunplay to Summer Game Fest 2024 with a new trailer. This new footage of the military shooter takes players to several different locations while showing off how they’ll be able to cooperate with a team to complete missions. More importantly, though, the video sets a course for players to enjoy a PC alpha test next month before the game comes to more platforms down the line.

Killer Bean early access drops this summer

Tongue-in-cheek action game Killer Bean is bringing its over-the-top sandbox gameplay to players in summer 2024. A trailer for the title showed there’s more to killer beans than many may have expected, as footage showed the ability to drive card and jet skis, breakdance through bullets, switch between first- and third-person perspectives, and so much more. At this point, it’s more of a question of what can’t you do in Killer Bean.

We’ll know more about its gameplay when we get our hands on it this summer.

Wanderstop trailer reveals a cozy game with a dark secret

Annapurna Interactive, Ivy Road, and The Stanley Parable creator David Wreden revealed their new game Wanderstop at Summer Game Fest, revealing a cozy farming sim that might have a few secrets to hide. Life in Wanderstop seems pleasant as we watch its protagonist garden, make tea, and relax in a small fairytale-like town. It isn’t long, however, until the quiet life starts to get to them. We’ll learn more about what lies beneath the surface when Wanderstop comes to PC via Steam and PS5 later this year.

New World: Aeternum gets October release date for PC and consoles

Amazon’s upcoming MMO, New World: Aeternum, has secured a release date of October 15, 2024. This is essentially an upgraded version of the already existing New World that includes all previously released content, such as the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, as well as new content for players to enjoy. For example, those who pick up this enhanced version of the experience can look forward to a massive PvP zone, end-game solo trials, and changes to the dialogue system. Additionally, if you’re a new player looking to hang out with a friend on PC, New World: Aeternum will support cross-play between platforms.

Palworld is getting a new island and more Pals

Last year’s breakout Pokemon-like Palworld is getting more content , as announced at Summer Game Fest 2024. A trailer for Pocketpair’s massively popular monster-catching experience revealed that players can expect to receive an update soon that adds more Pals, a new raid, a new island, a higher level cap, and more. It’s all set to drop with the Sakurajima Update come June 27, meaning there’s only a few weeks left before Palworld changes in some big ways. Adding to the good news is the fact that Pocketpair confirmed that the update will also add dedicated servers for Xbox.

Monster Hunter Wilds gets crossplay on all platforms

Capcom showed up for Summer Game Fest 2024 to talk crossplay details for Monster Hunter Wilds, confirming that the feature will be supported for players on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. A new trailer for the latest in the Monster Hunter series revealed the addition while clarifying that cross-progression will not be supported. Still, crossplay support is yet another promising update to keep players waiting until launch arrives in 2025.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess nabs July release date on PC and consoles

Capcom kept ups its strong night at Summer Game Fest 2024 by announcing a PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S release date of July 19, 2024, for its upcoming action game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. An overview trailer for accompanied the schedule update, promising that the project will also launch for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on day one.

Phantom Blade Zero trailer reveals break-neck action, world tour demo

Summer Game Fest came to an end with a brand-new trailer for developer S-Game’s Phantom Blade Zero. The video comes in at just less than two minutes long, delivering a good look at some of the project’s action and the weapons players can use in their fight against its nightmarish enemies. While we still have to wait for a release date, Phantom Blade Zero will soon reach players’ hands thanks to a demo world tour. The demo will make the rounds starting with Summer Game Fest this weekend, then coming to ChinaJoy in July, Gamescom in August, and Tokyo Games Show in September.

The Summer Game Fest presentation may have come to a close, but things are only just starting to heat up now that Summer of Gaming 2024 is officially underway. For more, you can keep a look out for updates on more events, like IGN Live , the Xbox Games Showcase , and more, throughout the weekend.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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