HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Another Record for Concentrator PV Module Efficiency
A record concentrator photovoltaic (PV) module efficiency of 41.4% has been attained under the EU-funded CPVMatch project.
Modeling the Capabilities of Hybrid-Electric Aviaton Propulsion Systems
A hybrid-electric drivetrain can lead to substantial improvements in fuel efficiency of a given aircraft configuration.
Report: The Environmental Case for Electric Vehicles
The European Environment Agency report states that battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gas and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than gasoline and diesel cars.
Project to Test Feasibility of Sail-Powered Bulker
A year-long initiative is now underway in the U.K. to develop an advanced sail technology to control ship carbon dioxide emissions.
A Solution to Raise Maritime Engine Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
Electric turbo compounding technology cuts ship emissions and increase engine efficiency by up to 7.8%.
Swiss Traction Battery Accelerates Electric Vehicle Development
Standardization cuts the costs per kWh of electricity stored, lowering the barriers to entry for companies looking to move into e-mobility.
IAEA Report: Status of Fukushima Daiichi Clean-Up
Japan has made significant progress in decommissioning the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, but many challenges remain.
A Hybrid Biofuel Cell Designed to Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell equipped with cotton fiber-based electrodes is under development as a power source for pacemakers and other implantable medical devices.
China's Artificial Sun Reaches 100,000,000° C
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak exceeded 100,000,000° C, setting a new record in fusion technology.
Where Flexible Solar Technologies Could Find a Home
NREL has identified three different markets for new and emerging photovoltaics.
Biofuel Cell is as Efficient as Platinum Catalyst-based Systems
The biofuel cell combines gas diffusion electrodes with previously developed hydrogenase packaging concepts.
First Nuclear Reactor on Russia's Floating Plant Starts Up
The reactor achieved a sustained chain reaction at the vessel's mooring in Murmansk harbor.
Fuel Cells Tested for Ship Propulsion
Two Hydrogenics 30 kW proton exchange membrane fuel cells will be used to assess the operation and control of a megawatt-scale propulsion system.
Snapshot of the State of Floating Solar Energy Systems
Global floating solar installations reached 1.1 GW as of September 2018, reflecting a marked increase from just 10 MW at the end of 2014.
Watch: Simulation Tool Optimizes Design of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems
A new open-source numerical toolkit simulates the response of floating energy structures under realistic marine conditions in order to optimize system design.
Solar Charging Technology to Power Future Eco-Friendly Vehicles
The system will charge the batteries of electric, hybrid and internal combustion engine vehicles.
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Keeps Its Cool
A fuel cell that runs on methane instead of higher-cost hydrogen, at a temperature of 500° C, is under development.
Hybrid Solar Cell Yields Both Hydrogen and Electricity
A hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic cell converts sunlight and water into both hydrogen fuel and electricity.
UQM Technologies to Introduce Fully Integrated Fuel Cell Compressor System at Expo in Foshan, China
The fully integrated fuel cell motor/inverter/compressor has been customized for a wide range of fuel cell applications.
Strategy Optimizes EV Charging and PV Generation
A multi-directional power conditioning system calculates minimized power costs in order to reduce or shift the use of grid power during peak hours.