HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Meet the World's Largest Electric Truck
The vehicle just started transporting lime and marl rocks from a higher mining area to a lower processing plant in Switzerland.
Report Lists Top Corporate Solar Adopters in the U.S.
The report contains data from over 4,000 companies, totaling more than 2.5 GW of solar capacity across approximately 7,400 solar projects.
New U.S. Wind Turbine Database Released
The database covers more than 57,000 turbines constructed from the 1980s through 2018 in more than 1,700 projects spanning 43 states, plus Puerto Rico and Guam.
New Process of Recycling Rare Earth Magnets from Hard Drives Developed
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute (CMI) have created a new recycling process that turns old hard disk drive (HDD) magnets into a brand-new magnet material with just a few steps.
View State-by-state Energy and Water Use Flow Charts
The charts can be used to frame important discussions around energy and material resources, use and disposition and to support decision-making about public investment in innovation and energy-water policy.
Replacing Diesel Gensets with 'Pop-up' Solar Energy Systems
A factory-assembled, relocatable solar array was developed to reduce the logistics challenges associated with deploying solar PV generators.
Reversible Zinc Metal Anode for Aqueous Batteries
A rechargeable water-based zinc battery could offer a low-cost, safe alternative for consumer electronics, cars and electrical grid storage.
A Production Path to Lower Cost BIPV Modules
New customized production line concepts can reduce fabrication costs by 35 percent relative to conventional manufacturing routes.
New Imaging Platform Detects Cancer Cell’s Drug Resistance within 24 Hours
A team of scientists from VCU Massey Cancer Center and UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have created a microscopy platform that measures a cancer cell’s resistance to drugs.
Watch: Sweden's Electrified Road Charges Electric Vehicles on the Go
As part of its drive toward carbon neutrality in 2050, the Swedish Transport Administration just opened a 2-km (1.2-mile) stretch of electrified road near Stockholm.
Algae-forestry System Provides Food, Energy and Carbon Capture
The integrated system functions as a carbon dioxide sink while also generating food and electricity.
Amazon Patents Algorithm That Listens for Trigger Words from Customer Conversations
Although it has recently come to light that Amazon has patented technology to listen in on its customer's conversations for the purpose of targeted advertising, Amazon insists that it does not eavesdrop on its customers.
Mighty Wind Turbine Installed in Aberdeen Bay
A Vestas 8.8-megawatt-capacity offshore wind turbine has been installed at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Center off the coast of Scotland.
Apple Facilities Around the World Now Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy
According to a recent report, Apple has achieved its objective to have all of its facilities powered by 100 percent clean energy.
New Method for Biofuel Production Developed from Mushroom Farming
National University of Singapore (NUS) engineers have recently discovered that the bacteria TG57 can convert cellulose to biobutanol when isolated from the waste that is created when farmers gather mushrooms.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Paper Mill Waste Repurposed as Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathodes
The cheap, abundant paper biomass was used as an effective sulfur donor/acceptor for high performance lithium–sulfur batteries.
Miniature Sensor for Precise Speed Measurement
Sensoronix has introduced a new miniature Hall effect speed sensor to measure magnetic field distortion created by a ferrous target, such as a tooth in a gear. The new sensor features a 303 stainless steel, 1/4-40, UNS-2A, threaded body that is 0.880 in. long.
Microgrids Empowering an Innovative Approach to Ski Resort Developments
A new project in the Northern Tahoe Region known as The Olympic Valley Microgrid Project aims to leverage Tesla’s battery technology to harness surplus wind and solar power. The microgrid would deliver the necessary power for daily operations at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows backed by an 8 megawatt battery storage bank that brings tangible benefits to surrounding communities.
Tin Selenide Nanostructures Show Promise for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Tin selenide nanostructures and thin films may be useful for miniaturized, low-cost thermoelectric and cooling devices.