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Harvesting green energy from white snow
A compact, low-cost triboelectric generator yields power from the static electricity produced as positively-charged snow comes into contact with negatively-charged silicone.
NRC approves a new nuclear reactor design
The certification is valid for 15 years although no units are on order in the U.S.
DOE funding to help advance energy-efficient buildings
The funding is intended to increase energy productivity by supporting R&D and performance verification of flexible and energy-efficient technologies for residential and commercial buildings.
Turbine addresses unique needs of the oil and gas industry
Upstream operators in search of a dependable power source are presented with a unique turbine that operates on a range of fuel sources while delivering power quality that mimics grid stability.
This utility is paying $4,000 a kW for a biomass energy plant
The plant consists of a bubbling fluidized-bed boiler, a condensing steam turbine generator with an evaporative cooling tower, wood fuel handling system and auxiliary support equipment.
These NY nukes are headed for decommissioning
The Indian Point sale will be effective after Unit 3 shuts down, and includes the transfer of the licenses, spent fuel, decommissioning liabilities, and Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts.
Plasma stability promised with compact fusion device
Sustained nuclear fusion has been measured for the first time from a 50 cm long plasma column called a Z-pinch.
Report heralds solar capacity growth in U.S. cities
Solar energy capacity more than doubled in 45 of the 57 largest U.S. cities during 2013-2018.
Gas-fired power generation is leaving coal in the dust
U.S. generating capacity at NGCC power plants totals 264 GW. That compares with 243 GW at coal-fired power plants.
Energy Department offers funding for clean-coal R&D
The R&D projects will fall under five separate funding opportunity announcements.
Amazon begins 3 renewable energy projects
The projects are part of the online retail giant’s goal to power 100% of Amazon Web Services with renewable energy.
Video: Saltwater battery charges in seconds
A prototype battery composed of polymers and saltwater has been demonstrated to charge and discharge in seconds.
Hydropower project funding announced by DOE
The agency allocated $7.5 million for innovations that reduce cost and maximize the value of new stream-reach hydropower development and pumped storage hydropower.
Tests aim to validate blockchain's grid security potential
Blockchain may be able to enhance grid resiliency by providing a novel security solution for managing and securing critical energy delivery systems and data.
Composite materials may boost hydropower turbine output
Turbine blades made of lightweight composites may be able to generate more energy than turbines with traditional stainless steel blades.
This utility is speeding up its carbon reduction timeline
The revised goal moves up by a full decade the carbon reduction commitment the utility made two years ago.
Common breakfast beverage bolsters direct solar absorption
It's not just for breakfast: a coffee-containing colloid can pave the way for efficient direct absorption of solar energy.
Sensors from MIT can monitor building and ship wiring, alert when repairs are necessary
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new system for gauging the behavior of all of the electrical devices aboard a ship or within a building or factory, looking for signs of imminent failure.
Study: Technology requirements for engineering compact tokamaks
Prospects for accelerating deployment of tokamak fusion systems through the development of compact units equipped with high-temperature superconducting magnets are examined.
Turning off the lights can save lives
A new study shows shutting off lights can alleviate the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.