HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Video: Used EV batteries are powering California communities
A second major electric vehicle (EV) battery storage project has been placed into commercial operation in California by second life energy storage firm B2U.
Renewable energy-based charging infrastructure for sustainable EVs
More charging stations are needed to meet growing demand for EVs, which in turn makes integration of renewable energy sources essential to achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Geospatial dataset maps large-scale photovoltaic projects in the US
The database enables analysis of the historical trends in project development and the accurate assessment of potential costs and benefits of future development.
OKW extends SMART-PANEL wall-mount enclosures range
The enclosures are ideal for applications including building services systems, electrical installations, smart homes, offices, security and wireless communications.
Efficiency in lithium recovery from spent batteries
This approach to a more sustainable means of recycling lithium-ion batteries uses aprotic organic solutions instead of water to recover lithium from anodes.
Tracking renewable energy growth in the US
Track trends in renewable energy growth by state with the Renewables on the Rise 2023 dashboard.
Orbex Group now offers two fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) solutions
The new assemblies support either single- or multi-mode operation with options for wavelengths of 1310 nm or 1550 nm.
These batteries fast-charge without degradation
Israel-based StoreDot reports that its silicon-dominant extreme fast charging (XFC) battery cells did not degrade after 1,000 consecutive XFC cycles.
Video: This offshore wind farm is first to feed US grid
New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters to power up and deliver electricity to the grid.
Polymer coating lightens the load for Li batteries
A nanoporous polymer-coated lithium (Li) foil anode reduces the amount of the metal required in a single battery.
Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries
The companies have developed and validated an innovative design concept to automate manufacturing of next-generation sodium-based battery cells.
Locomotive to ferry freight by battery power
The world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service is scheduled to begin running the rails in Australia in 2024.
Emergency preparedness rule finalized for SMRs
Effective December 18. 2023, the rule applies both to existing and future small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors.
New steps forward in fusion energy
Despite technical challenges, recent strides in fusion energy research have significantly advanced the field.
Video: This battery keeps its cool
A new battery pack has been designed to efficiently dissipate heat through the application of immersion cooling technology.
Water-cooled chiller heat pumps use eco-friendly refrigerant
The new range of chillers and heat pumps is available from 45 kW to 242 kW and equipped with scroll compressors.
Interplex sets up Ennovi to handle EV connectivity
The new company designs and engineers battery, power platform and signal interconnect solutions for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs).
Concentrator PV systems: Harnessing sunlight efficiently
A CPV combines the direct energy conversion capability of photovoltaic cells with the light-intensifying properties of concentrating systems to achieve higher efficiency rates in solar energy capture compared to conventional solar cells.
New grid, EV battery pack and EV technology helps drive a sustainable future
High-quality tapes, seals and compression pads are important to meeting the challenges of electric vehicles (EVs), EV supply equipment and grid infrastructure as a whole.
Robotic system accelerates analysis of candidate solar cell materials
The automated system streamlines the task of identifying efficient and non-toxic solar materials.