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The promise of PRISMA for cutting compressed air costs
The system charges up using cheaper off-peak electricity to create a store of cold liquid air that can then be discharged to provide compressed air.
Iron catalyst cuts fuel cell cost
The iron-based catalyst could dramatically reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells.
Uptick to continue for US petroleum prices and production
The Brent crude oil price is expected to remain above $100 per barrel for the remainder of 2022.
Piston-based pressure switches selection: Ensuring a rugged design
A pressure switch is rugged if its design allows a stable switching response and long lifecycle under several conditions like pressure spikes, leaks, high temperature, chemical exposure, moisture, shock loads and vibration.
Video: Mine truck hauls with hydrogen
The world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck can transport a 290 ton payload.
Video: A modular approach to EV charging infrastructure
The system can be installed in any location to accelerate the deployment of public charging.
Video: Core overhaul completed for Advanced Test Reactor
The sixth major core overhaul of the world’s most powerful materials test reactor has been completed.
A solar thermochemical route to hydrogen production
The technology can be potentially more energy efficient than producing hydrogen via commonly used electrolysis methods.
DOE to bolster US battery manufacturing and supply chains
The agency is allocating $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen domestic battery manufacturing and supply chains.
Watch how offshore wind farms can shelter coral reefs
Surplus indigenous coral spawn, collected as it washes ashore, will be used to colonize offshore wind turbines structures.
This state to host the largest floating solar system in the US
When fully operational in the fall of 2022, the 8.9 MW system will provide 95% of a water treatment facility's power needs.
First cables to earn Class 4 certification from UL
The classification allows end users to take advantage of Digital Electricity cables to safely provide significant power across long distances.
A guide to SEI solar training programs
Solar Energy International (SEI) offers online training as well as in-person workshops at its facilities in Paonia, Colorado.
Video: Winners of the 20th Annual Solar Decathlon
The collegiate competition challenges students to design and construct zero energy buildings.
10 reasons why nuclear energy represents the future
Nuclear power has what it takes to address society’s future needs while being low-cost, safe and space-efficient.
Video: Concept vessel to cruise with and deliver nuclear power
Potential deployment of zero-emission, battery-operated cruise ships takes a step closer to reality with a nuclear reactor-propelled vessel designed as a mobile charging station.
US battery storage installations hit new high
For the first time, battery storage installations exceeded 2 GW in a single year.
PV energy in unlikely places
On the water, during a camping trip or on a space mission. Photovoltaic systems are generating energy in new and unusual places.
Video: Restart of the world’s largest particle collider
Two proton beams with an injection energy of 450 billion electronvolts were sent in opposite directions around the collider ring, marking the end of a three-year overhaul.
Universities to compete in EcoCAR EV Challenge
Engineering teams from 15 universities will compete to advance clean transportation technology and accelerate the equitable transition to electric vehicles (EVs).