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Microturbine generator from UAV Turbines
The generator runs on heavy fuels, like jet fuel or diesel, and can be used to power lights, communication equipment, medical equipment and battery recharge devices.
Vermont leads the charge on National Battery Day
Vermont is hailed as the 2019 U.S. leader in battery recycling on this National Battery Day, celebrated each year on February 18.
Offshore electric transmission cable needs to be reburied, utility says
Wind farm owner Orsted plans to use a horizontal directional drill to bury its power cable between 10 and 30 ft beneath the seafloor.
Video: Prysmian relaunches P-Laser, the cable for the energy transition
P-Laser is a 100% recyclable, eco-sustainable, high-performance cable technology based on a zero-emission process that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 40%.
High-performance, small-frame BLDC motors
The trend toward miniaturization continues to reduce size, weight and, ultimately, cost. This trend is also driving the need for highly efficient brushless DC (BLDC) motor solutions.
DOE aims to boost coal for power generation in funding initiative
Federal funding is being made available for cost-shared R&D projects to develop technology to be used in new coal-fired power plants.
Video: Control system prepares PV plants for adverse weather conditions
The software and control system for solar plants increases yield and mitigates risk with snow shed, hail and hurricane stow features.
High-performance dielectric films for demanding applications
Saint-Gobain Film products are categorized by four distinct properties: release, protection, insulation and friction control. Their line of dielectric insulation materials, inclusive of their FluoroWrap and CHEMFILM brands, possess a range of dielectric strengths, dielectric constants and
A solar cell designed for nocturnal service
A cell for nocturnal generating service advances thermoradiative photovoltaics principles and incorporates concepts from the advancing field of radiative cooling.
Sorting used batteries for second life service
A new procedure allows quick assessment of the suitability of used electric car batteries for reuse in stationary energy storage systems.
Panasonic offers two new high temperature and long life U type cells
The nickel metal hydride batteries feature superior high temperature tolerance to 75° C and long service life of eight to 10 years.
Diagram depicts US energy flows in 2018
The energy flow chart shows that the nation consumed an estimated 101.2 quads of energy in 2018.
Eight-year nuclear dismantling process set to start in Southern California
Work will include removing buildings, containment domes and other above-grade structures associated with Units 2 and 3.
Lithium-sulfur battery maker approaching 500 Wh/kg target
The lightweight unit has been integrated and ground-tested in an aircraft battery system and is scheduled for flight trials.
Video: Designing diamond batteries powered by nuclear waste
Spent graphite waste stored at the U.K.’s Berkeley nuclear power plant, decommissioned in 1989, can be put to use as the basis for diamond batteries.
Tri-State pivots to renewable energy as coal plants close
Combined, the new generating resources will result in more than 1 gigawatt of renewable resource capacity added to Tri-State’s power supply portfolio by 2024.
Canister designed for transfer of hotter used nuclear fuel
Each canister accepts heat loads of up to 50 kW so that used fuel can be transferred to secure dry storage after a shorter period of time.
Video: Battery generates clean power for rural users
The reusable battery is assembled with commonly available materials – iron, water, coffee filters and carbon felt – and can power an LED bulb for five hours or charge a cell phone.
Analyze wind system costs with open-source model
An open-source model developed by U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory engineers is available to help designers of land-based wind energy systems estimate balance-of-system costs.
Watt-Flex cartridge heaters offer continuous coil heating technology
Watt-Flex heaters have a unique continuous heating coil which creates a uniform temperature profile.