HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Self-fueling Boat to Circumnavigate the Globe
A former race boat has been equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines.
ARENA Supports Tidal Energy Mapping in Australia
A three-year project will produce an online atlas mapping tidal energy nationwide to the nearest 500 meters.
Advanced Fuel Promises Safer Operations at Vogtle Nuclear Plant
Chromia-doped fuel pellets and chromium-coated fuel cladding will be loaded into the Georgia power station.
Fuel Cell Bus Meets Diesel Engine Life Expectancy
A fuel cell electric bus in California has posted 25,000 hours of continuous operation.
Better and Easier Setup For Production Line Hipot Testing
Electrical safety testing has been one of the most misunderstood, and misapplied functions performed by manufacturing companies. Manufacturers in the know are very aware that such testing, while required to meet safety standards, can also yield information that leads to important product improvements.
Bringing a Solar-powered Breeze to Uganda
A project conceived six years ago is coming to fruition for two Carnegie Mellon University graduates as they plan to build and install a solar-powered ventilation system in a village four hours outside of Kampala, Uganda.
China has Successfully Teleported an Atom into Space
Gone are the days of teleportation being a Jetson’s-esque dream.
Stacked Cell Design Taps Full Solar Spectrum
The device harnesses the long-wavelength photons typically lost in conventional multijunction cell designs.
Empire State Plaza Microgrid Vies for NY Prize
The project would provide improved power reliability and energy efficiency with a 16 megawatt combined heat and power cogeneration plant supplying energy for critical facilities in the state capital.
A Bus Powered by Formic Acid
Formic acid is converted into electricity to propel an electric bus.
Saudi Aramco Insists Oil and Gas Will Be Key To Future Energy Mixes
Despite a worldwide interest in renewable energy, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser believes that oil and gas will continue to figure heavily in the world’s supply of energy.
Using Sea Animals to Find Offshore Renewable Energy Sources
The research could help companies save time in finding the right location that would minimize marine life impact.
Unfinished Nuclear Plant Morphs into Solar Farm
The site of an abandoned nuclear power plant now hosts a solar energy farm.
Multi-tier Power Outlet Protects Against Accidental Disconnections
The new MEGAElectronics outlets come in either a four or six tier version.
Steel Tower Raises Wind Energy Profile
Nordex Group has successfully tested a 3 megawatt (MW) wind turbine on a 134 meter tubular steel tower.
Lives at Stake: Why You Should Care About Industrial Safety Systems
Machines have been a tremendous improvement to production and efficiency within the workplace. Along with their benefits come significant dangers.
NY Prize Competition Drives Community Microgrid Development
An innovative, first-in-nation competition, NY Prize seeks to demonstrate microgrid feasibility and bring the technology’s benefits to communities around the state, including improved power reliability, enhanced energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Study: Solar Cell Output Cut by Air Pollution
Accumulation of dust and particulates on solar cells is cutting energy output by more than 25% in some regions.
Smart Campus Technology Implemented at Company Headquarters
SAS is starting to establish a “smart campus” at its Cary, NC, headquarters to build on its corporate sustainability leadership and Internet of Things (IoT) technology expertise. The smart campus project will take advantage of SAS’ advanced, real-time, analytics to improve energy usage while monitoring equipment performance in order to boost operational longevity.
Vatican on Its Way to Becoming CO2 Free
Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, is well on its way to becoming entirely CO2 free.