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Video: Enzyme converts air into electricity
The quest to simply pull energy out of thin air has borne fruit: researchers have discovered an enzyme that harnesses atmospheric hydrogen to generate an electrical current.
Greening the port industry with ECOBatteryPack, the sustainable solution for rubber tired gantry cranes
The battery-hybrid solution consists of a medium-sized lithium-ion battery system that drives all crane operations and a small size diesel genset that charges the battery.
Heat beneath our feet: Geothermal’s amazing energy potential
In this article, we explore the technical aspects, challenges and innovations surrounding geothermal energy, using Iceland as a case study to demonstrate the impact this energy source can have on a nation’s energy economy.
This TEG produces power, day or night
A new approach to passive power generation takes the shape of thermoelectric generator (TEG) that can continuously generate electricity using solar heat and a radiative element that releases heat into the air.
Wind rules the power roost in the UK
Wind turbines provided 32.4% of electricity in the U.K. in the first three months of 2023, overtaking the 31.7% contribution of natural gas-fired power.
Triple-junction solar cell efficiency hits new high
The device posted a new record efficiency of 24.3% and an open-circuity voltage of 3.21 V.
Sustainable steel to support wind turbine towers
The use of sustainably manufactured steel is being pursued by Siemens Gamesa to ensure a CO2 reduction of at least 63% in wind turbine tower steel plates compared to conventional steel.
New ASHRAE standard includes expanded scope for building sites
The revised version includes an expanded scope for building sites and major additions appearing for the first time in a minimum-efficiency U.S. model energy standard or code.
A CAES cost analysis for renewable energy systems
The economics of pairing compressed air energy storage (CAES) with increased renewable energy penetration in power grids are explored.
Funding to accelerate domestic heat pump production
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a federal funding opportunity of $250 million to incentivize domestic heat pump manufacturing in the U.S.
Microwave annealing advances solar cell production and recycling
Microwave technology improves the production of silicon solar cells while making them easier to recycle.
Integrated electrical, thermal and gas grids: The smart energy system
Integrating thermal, electrical and gas grids offers the capability of achieving zero carbon dioxide emissions, zero reliance on imported energy and zero reliance on fossil fuels.
2025 Porsche 718 EV will be the company's first-ever fully-electric 2-seater sports car
The 2025 Porsche 718 will be the marque’s first two-seater electric vehicle (EV) sports car, replacing the fuel-burning Boxster and Cayman 718 models.
Video: An Arctic appraisal of hydrogen-fueled trucks
Volvo Trucks is demonstrating the cold truth about its hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks by putting them through their paces on public roads above the Arctic Circle.
Now closed: Oldest coal power plant in Australia
The Liddell Power Station has been retired after almost 52 years of operation.
A superconducting place for palladium
Calculations suggest that palladates might hit the sweet spot of electronic configuration for high-temperature superconductivity.
Funding to float expanded US water power tech
Incentive payments are directed toward hydroelectric power system maintenance and improvements, in addition to pilot tidal/current energy projects.
A new platform to boost battery design
The Voltt battery design software platform is designed to shorten research and development timelines and improve battery performance.
Report: Bringing modern manufacturing to hydropower
Advanced manufacturing and materials must be deployed to modernize the existing fleet and design new approaches to hydropower.
Can water lead the charge to a better battery?
The power of water has been demonstrated in an aqueous, metal-free battery system engineered at Texas A&M University.