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Favorable Market Drives U.S. Wind Power Market, for Now
With an uncertain domestic market after 2016, some manufacturers have been hesitant to commit additional long-term resources to the U.S. market.
New External Power Adaptor Efficiency Regulations Take Effect in February
The new regulations increase the minimum efficiency regulations, as well as expand the range of products applicable under the standard.
South Korean Nuclear Reactor Enters Service
Construction began on the unit in 2008 and it was completed in 2013.
Specifying an Accelerometer: Function and Applications
Accelerometers are used in a wide range of applications over a variety of industries, including product testing, structure testing, electronic devices and condition monitoring.
Supreme Court Rejects EPA Rule on Power Plant Emissions
Ruling says the agency did not properly consider the costs of its mercury rule, known as MATS.
Mexico's State Utility Launches Tenders for $10bn in Infrastructure Projects
Projects will add 1,442 MW to the country's electricity generation capacity; 2,385 km to its natural gas pipeline network; 122 km to the transmission network and 2,962 km to the distribution grid.
Micro Grids Can Solve Macro Problems—Part 2
Microgrids face technical challenges that include connecting to the utility grid and combining different generation sources and loads within an islanded microgrid.
FAA Says Tamper-Proof Aircraft Cockpit Not Feasible
U.S. agency says it does not want to introduce design requirements that could expose an airplane to system risks that can lead to cascading failure and fires.
533 MW of Wind Power Capacity Installed in Q1
Following the 3,565 megawatts (MW) of wind-generating capacity installed across the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2014, the first quarter of 2015 saw a drop, with 533 MW installed.
How Electric Current Sensor Technology Works
Current sensors measure AC and/or DC current levels. The technology used by the current sensor is important because different sensors can have different characteristics for a variety of applications.
NRC Mandates More Research into Tremor Risk at Nuclear Power Plants
U.S. federal regulators directed nuclear power plants in California and Washington State on May 13 to conduct additional, in-depth research into earthquake risks by June 2017.
$800 million in Potential Revenue for Tesla's Storage Batteries
According to figures reported by Bloomberg Business, Tesla has taken reservations for about $800 million in potential revenue for its new line of storage batteries designed for use in homes and by utilities.
Will Superconductivity Breakthroughs Spur Supergrid Development?
Recent breakthroughs may help move high-temperature superconductivity closer to the forefront of long-term grid improvements. Technical and economic challenges remain, however, likely limiting widespread adoption to a future horizon.
Tesla Motors Unveils Battery Pack to Store Renewable Energy
Tesla Motors plans to produce a wall-mounted battery pack designed to store renewable energy in the home. The unit will go into small-scale production in three to four months at the company's Fremont, Calif. plant.
Micro Grids Can Solve Macro Problems
Potentially serious problems face national electric grids. The need for power continues to grow, placing a strain on the existing generation infrastructure, transmission lines as well as power plants. In many parts of the world, the possibility of blackouts is a constant threat.
China Leads Global Linear and Torque Motors Market, IHS Says
According to "The World Market for Linear and Torque Motors," a new report from IHS Technology, China leads the global linear and torque motors market, due to continuing growth in the electronics, electronic assembly, semiconductor, machine tools and flat-panel display industries. The torque and
Solar Eclipse Leaves European Electric Power Grid Largely Unaffected
A partial solar eclipse that raised early concerns over European power grid stability had little ill effect on the morning of March 20, according to IEEE Spectrum.
Packaging Materials Find Second Use in Rechargeable Batteries
Discarded peanut-shaped packing materials may be turned into components for rechargeable batteries, according to researchers from Purdue University.
Technology Expands Rechargeable Battery Lifespan
A discovery from Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR and Hydro-Quebéc Research Institute (IREQ) in Québec could result in longer-lasting rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile devices.
IHS Expects More Storage for Solar PV Systems by 2018
Around 9% of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in North America will include attached storage in 2018, says IHS. Growth in storage will be led by commercial systems and IHS expects that 700 megawatts (MW) of PV systems with energy storage will be installed by 2018.