HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Infographic: The major types of renewable energy
The five main sources of renewable energy combined for roughly 28% of global electricity generation in 2021.
Watch: Fuel cells power Volvo’s big rigs
In its quest for net-zero operations, Volvo Group is adding hydrogen fuel cell powertrains to its line of trucks.
Hybrid system for home heating
The proposed hybrid system is based on distributed multi-generation technology that integrates photovoltaic-thermal and biomass power sources.
Video: Automotive mobility merges with photovoltaics
Curved solar panels integrated into this car's roof, hood and tailgate will convert solar into electric power for driving.
Video: Circular economy advances with e-chain recycling
Igus has developed the world’s first energy chain made from recycled material based on its own e-chain recycling program.
Now operational: World’s largest reverse osmosis water desalination facility
The facility currently supplies 100 million gallons/day of desalinated water to the Abu Dhabi water supply network.
Video: Process heating tech cuts emissions and fossil fuel use
The renewable energy-powered process heating technology could reduce up to 30% of industrial carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Heat recovery system boosts EV range
The Ultium system recovers and stores this waste heat produced by power electronics and other propulsion components.
Speedy charging by new lithium-ion battery design
Speedier charging is realized by adding a copper coating and nanowires to the anode of a lithium-ion battery.
Video: Cocoon constructed for legacy reactor
The K East Reactor is the seventh at the Hanford site in Washington to be placed in interim safe storage.
Demystifying motor disconnect switches: What are they and how are they used?
When maintenance and repairs are necessary, it is imperative to be able to reliably control the machines for worker and technician safety.
How bumps help batteries brave extreme cold
A bumpy carbon-based anode material helps lithium-ion batteries maintain rechargeable storage capacity down to -31° F.
Quiz: Saving energy at home
Test your home energy efficiency expertise with this quiz from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Video: DNV verifies this floating PV system design
The prefabricated floating solar photovoltaic system is based on two welded aluminum sheets topped with laminated solar panels.
Solar cells designed to shine for 30 years
These perovskite devices are projected to perform above industry standards for around 30 years, far more than the 20 years used as a threshold for solar cells.
An AGILE approach to improving photovoltaic performance
Inverted-pyramid-shaped structures are designed to collect sunlight from any angle and funnel it toward the solar cell beneath.
Danish project to speed wind turbine blade testing
The research project will develop new test methods and reduce time to market for next generation wind turbine blades.
Blueprint for building cyber-resilient energy systems
Guidance covers energy sector efforts to incorporate cybersecurity practices into the design life cycle of engineered systems to reduce cyber risk.
New Chesterton 638 electric motor grease protects bearings with extreme pressure, water and corrosion resistance
Designed for electric motor bearings operating in demanding conditions, 638 EMG can be used in motors operating with high vibrations and constant start/stop regimes.
Video: Fault protection for inverter-based energy systems
Guidance is offered on how to maintain power system protection with higher levels of inverter-based renewable energy generation in future grids.