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Standards proposed to fortify grid reliability
Recent actions taken by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to protect the reliability of the U.S. bulk power system target inverter-based resources.
Utility shows a ‘soft spot’ for wind farm foundations
The foundations engineered to increase structural stability, reduce construction and materials costs and improve environmental sustainability.
Video: Wave energy system delivers powerful field test results
A prototype wave energy generator developed by AWS Ocean Energy has delivered excellent power generation performance during ocean-based testing.
Fusion ignition lauded at LLNL
Researchers report the first fusion reaction in a laboratory setting that actually produced more energy than it took to start the reaction.
Video: Project Symphony orchestrates virtual power system in Australia
More than 300 customers and more than 650 customer-owned distributed energy resources are participating in Project Symphony.
New smart bandage monitors as it heals
If the wound isn’t healing or an infection is detected by the bandage, sensors alert a central processing unit, which responds by applying increased electrical stimulation across the wound, thereby accelerating tissue closure and reducing infection.
New technique for printing circuits on curved surfaces
The new technique doesn’t require binding agents and can print on curvilinear surfaces.
US says hello to HALEU
A new project will demonstrate the ability to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) in the U.S. to support advanced reactor deployment.
A sticky solution to producing power with double-sided tape
A small-scale energy harvester is fabricated with conventional double-sided tape and a metalized polyester film.
Satellite signals inform water level sensor
The sensor sports an antenna connected to a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and continuously receives GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System signals to measure river water levels.
Components Express receives UL listing for new line of standard M12 cable assemblies
The new UL-listed M12 cable assemblies come in standard lengths up to 15 m, with a variety of male-female and flying lead connector combinations on either end.
Wind turbine materials branch out
Wood is the root of a new design path for sustainable wind turbine rotor blades.
Top industrial GHG emitters in the US
U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose by 4.1% from major industrial sources in 2021 relative to 2020, with power plants identified as the major contributors.
Video: New life for old e-chains with expanded recycling program
A new online platform now supports the recycling of e-chains as well as other technical plastic waste.
Increase access point capacity with Wi-Fi 6 capable flexible cable assemblies
The assembly is designed on a flexible cable type that offers good thermal resistance and is ideal for tight spaces.
Highly efficient magnet-free electric motor
Will magnet-free motors revolutionize the EV industry?
Biggest battery storage system in Europe now online
The system can provide electricity for about 300,000 homes for two hours, thanks to the output of a Tesla two-hour Megapack system.
Solar cell efficiency chart goes interactive
The chart contains information on a range of different photovoltaic cell technologies and their evolution over the last 50 years.
Device deters overfishing of sharks, stingrays
Fishtek Marine, a team of conservation of engineers, has developed SharkGuard, a device that produces a short-range 3D-pulsed electric field that discourages sharks from baited hooks.
Video: Heat battery to reduce fossil fuel reliance and emissions
Fossil fuel-generated heat can be replaced with a simple standalone thermal energy storage that transforms surplus electricity from solar or wind farms into heat.