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Watch: Urban Wind Turbine Wins 2018 U.K. James Dyson Award
Two students at Lancaster University received the prize for engineering the O-Wind Turbine, configured to harness the relatively untapped resource of urban winds.
Double-layer Solar Cells Set Conversion Efficiency Record
The perovskite-CIGS tandem cell converts 22.4% of incoming energy from the sun, a record for this type of cell.
Electric Propulsion Capabilities Demonstrated for Future NASA Missions
Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed its early systems integration test of the Advanced Electric Propulsion System 13 kW Hall thruster being built for NASA.
Facebook to Post 100% Renewable Energy Use by 2020
By the end of 2020, Facebook plans to be powered solely by renewable power and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.
High Efficiency PV Cells Based on a Boron Nitride Separation Process
A boron nitride separation layer could hold the key to high efficiency hybrid photovoltaic (PV) cells that can harness a broader spectrum of light.
New Technology from Maplesoft Helps Cities Go Green through Smarter Fleet Electrification
Maplesim Fleet Forward helps transit authorities reduce risk during the transition to electric buses.
What is the Ultimate Dielectric Material? Diamond Materials, Part 4
While nanotechnology has enabled rapid advances in microelectronics, diamond is key to overcoming major stumbling blocks to further miniaturization, namely the cost, power limitations and large size of passives.
What is the Best Material for Electronics Thermal Management? Diamond Materials, Part 3
Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity of any material, which makes it an excellent choice for thermal management in electronic devices.
Even the Best Robots Fall Down, But Now They Can Pick Themselves Up
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research team and Johns Hopkins University have developed a system that allows combat robots to pick themselves up when they fall.
Generate and Store with an Integrated Mobile Energy Solution
SFC Energy AG presents new integrated concepts for generating and storing power away from the grid for caravanning, camping and many other consumer applications.
Progress in Rechargeable Lithium-Oxygen Battery Performance
Researchers resolved two of the most challenging issues surrounding lithium-oxygen batteries, resulting in a working battery with near 100% coulombic efficiency.
Biodegradable Graphene Key to Successful Biomedical Devices
A new graphene is biodegradable and works with an unlikely source: our own bodies.
Hunter Industrial Fans Makes First IMTS Appearance
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the company’s Titan series 18-foot fan installed and operating at the booth.
Prospects for Energy Neutral Uranium Extraction with HTGRs
The use of heat and electricity from small, modular HTGRs co-located with mineral processing facilities could support energy neutral operations yielding mineral resources and uranium by-product.
A Solid Solution to Preventing Li-Ion Battery Fires
Silica particles added to liquid electrolytes clump together and block fluid flow on impact, which could prevent electrodes from touching and starting a fire.
A New Route to Solar Panel Recycling
Over 95 percent of solar module components are expected to be recycled with this recovery route.
Global Electrolyzer Sales Reach 100 MW per Year in 2017
Global sales of electrolyzers in 2017 were estimated to be 100 MW per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Report: Nuclear Electricity Output Continues Expanding Worldwide
Global nuclear power generation in 2017 increased for the fifth consecutive year, reaching 2506 TWh.
Rolls-Royce Launches Battery System for Ships
The liquid-cooled battery system features a modular design that enables the product to scale according to energy and power requirements.
Euchner’s Decentralized, Hybrid Approach to Machine Safety
Prevention or reduction of industrial accidents involving workers and machinery are manageable with appropriate safety procedures, controls and products.