HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Operating principles, calculations of wind turbines
In a world where the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions is ever-present, wind energy is one of the renewable sources that is paving the way for sustainable power generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And wind turbines are at the forefront of technologies helping to harness wind energy.
Video: First space-to-Earth transmission of solar power
While the test did not transfer a useful amount of power, it validates the ability to precisely target a power beam over great distances.
Prospects advance for practical magnesium metal batteries
A new activation strategy enables efficient cycling of the metal using commercially available electrolytes, offering scope for the design of practical magnesium batteries.
Battery bolsters grid storage and flexibility
The lithium iron phosphate battery can be configured for renewable integration, backup power, peak shaving and other applications.
Omni Pro Electronics to distribute new EBY Electro “screwless” terminal blocks
New color-coded modular blocks with tool-free installation make in-field operation less complicated.
Video exclusive: Chasing tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle
GlobalSpec's resident meteorologist encounters big weather - and has the footage to prove it.
TSE´s agricultural canopies: PcVue at the heart of a system of photovoltaic shades
The supervisory control and data acquisition system installed at an agrivoltaic shading system manages a database of 25,000 data points.
The promise of heat pumps for UK homes
Networked ground source heat pumps could play a major role in decarbonizing UK buildings and reducing electricity demand compared with other options.
Renewable Fuel Standards revised to strengthen US energy security
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has increased national biofuel volume requirements for the 2023 to 2025 period under the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Review sheds light on all solar PV-thermal systems
This comprehensive review covers all photovoltaic (PV)-thermal system designs developed to date at both the research and industry level.
What will it take for modern EVs and hybrids to become collectible?
Three major issues must be resolved before electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles assume value as collectibles.
Video: A wave energy converter for everyone
The modular design allows scaling up to meet greater power demands or for use in hybrid applications.
RE+ Tech Conference showcases green energy innovations
While RE+ as a whole covers the broad state of renewable energy and solar applications, RE+ Tech is dedicated to cutting-edge technologies.
Video: Westinghouse unveils new small modular reactor design
The design is a scaled-down version of the company's AP (Advanced Passive) 1,000 Generation III+ pressurized water reactor.
Drilling the first deep geothermal heat network in the UK
The first system in the U.K. to extract geothermal heat and provide low-cost heating for nearly 4,000 homes is under development.
Modine Manufacturing to expand Europe production to serve growing heat pump market
New capacity at the existing Serbia location will manufacture coils for commercial and residential heat pump applications.
Ensuring reliability of control and communication systems in electric vehicles
There are several steps vehicle manufacturers can take to increase the reliability of electric vehicle communication and control systems, starting with selection of robust and proven connectors, wiring assemblies, shielding and contacts.
A fuel-flexible and efficient solid oxide fuel cell
Fuel efficiency of the device could reach 60%, far surpassing that of available solid oxide fuel cells.
Automation arrives for utility-scale solar installations
This automated field factory is engineered to enable rapid ramp-ups and higher solar field construction speeds, significantly reducing project schedules.
EV batteries weather the cold with this antifreeze electrolyte
A new and safer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries works as well in sub-zero conditions as it does at room temperature.