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Solar-assisted, corrosion-resistant seawater electrolysis system
The key is a multilayered anode composed of a nickel foam core encased in nickel sulfide, all of which are coated with a nickel–iron hydroxide electrocatalyst layer.
Virtual reservoirs could boost hydro's baseload viability
A project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy is exploring ways to use energy storage devices such as batteries, flywheels and supercapacitors to add storage to run-of-river hydropower plants.
Harvesting energy by mimicking Aspen tree leaves
The amount of potential power that could be generated is small, but still could power autonomous electrical devices.
Cracking the energy storage problem with eggshells
A waste material of ornithological origins has been demonstrated to possess electrochemical properties suitable for energy storage application.
Report highlights energy sector hiring trends
Hiring difficulty was highlighted as a growing problem by virtually all sectors as employers reported having trouble finding qualified workers.
Battery abuse tests in search of space debris cure
European Space Agency research is expected to improve understanding of catastrophic battery failures and prevent battery explosions in derelict spacecraft.
Researchers reveal how electraceutical bandages work
Electrical bandages can accelerate wound healing when antibiotics can't. Here's why.
Pilot program aims to turn energy hogs into revenue sources
Green Mountain Power has launched an 18-month pilot program to demonstrate how an ice storage facility at a Vermont hospital can work as a distributed energy resource.
HVDC line could export Iowa wind energy to eastern markets
The project would cost around $2.5 billion and could enter service by 2024. Local, state and federal approvals would be required before construction can begin.
Low-temperature, low-pressure geothermal technology receives funding from BEV
A modular geothermal system with lower thermal requirements than conventional systems may help geothermal technology increase its market share. The manufacturer is now backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a reputable venture capitalist firm.
EIA: Natural gas and solar will dominate new power capacity
Natural gas and solar photovoltaics are likely to dominate new electric power generating capacity through the middle of the century.
New alloy proves tough enough for fusion reactor service
Irradiation of the new class of refractory high entropy alloy showed no sign of radiation-induced dislocation loops or defects.
Solar-hydrogen system designed for home use
A device has been engineered that combines solar energy and ambient water vapor to produce an impressive daily average of 250 liters of hydrogen.
Record electricity demand could tax this power grid
ERCOT's President and CEO said that in all of the scenarios studied for the summer of 2019, a potential need existed to call an energy alert and tap resources ranging from demand response to mandatory curtailment.
Smart sensors for high temperature turbine monitoring
The temperature and dynamic pressure sensors developed through the research effort feature innovations in materials development, manufacturing processes and advanced packaging technologies.
Electricity sales jumped in 2018 to record highs — here's why
For the first time, utility-scale generation surpassed the pre-recession peak set in 2007.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
Vestas launches extreme climate wind turbine
The turbine is designed to withstand extreme wind speeds up to 53 m/s and wind gusts up to 78 m/s.
New Honeywell switches reduce risk of explosions in hazardous environments
The switches are designed for use in household appliances and other hazardous locations where flammable gases may be present.
Equipment was 'probable' cause of deadly California fire, utility says
Crews reported a fire near a transmission line that had deenergized moments earlier. The blaze burned thousands of acres and killed at least 86 people.