HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Marine mapping tool designed to inform better decisions
One important use envisioned for the tool will be bringing marine protection into offshore wind energy planning programs.
DOE delivers funding for enhanced geothermal system research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected seven projects to receive funding under the Innovative Methods to Control Hydraulic Properties of Enhanced Geothermal Systems initiative.
A nuclear biorefinery approach to biofuel additive synthesis
A novel approach to the production of renewable biofuel additives involves the use of radiation derived from nuclear waste.
M8 snap-in cable connectors simplify safe signal transmission in sensor-actuator applications
Featuring snap-in quick locking, the cable connectors are ideal in applications requiring reliable signal transmission and subject to installation space constraints.
Video: Green submarine designed for UK maritime sector
A green submarine design project has been?named?as?one of?55 winning projects of a £23 million ($32.8 million) U.K. government-funded R&D competition.
Video: Offshore wind turbine spins at 14 MW
The Haliade-X 14 MW can deliver up to 74 GWh of gross annual energy production.
Drop-in motor solution for robotics applications
The compact frameless brushless motors are machine wound with bondable magnet wire for superior dependability.
Shape-morphing battery stretches like a snake
The stretchable battery mimics the design and flexibility of snake scales.
Video: Fuel cell-powered transporter hits the road in Europe
The hydrogen fuel cell-propelled vehicle can achieve ranges of up to 500 km.
Video: Magnet protection magnifies fusion power potential
New magnet protection technology is expected to improve the commercial viability of fusion power plants.
A dive into demand response programs
Electric utilities can compensate consumers for reducing energy usage during times of power system stress or high market electricity prices.
Video: Compact, lightweight direct-drive system for in-wheel applications
A 2.5 kW/kg power density motor is combined with the inverter and brake in a single unit, installed inside a wheel.
Rollable ribbon fiber-optic microcables for metro networks
The gel-free central core design is optimized for microduct installations.
A fast-charging lithium-carbon battery system
The design combines the benefits of super capacitors and traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Video: An alternative to traditional metal armored cable
The cable features fewer layers than more traditional options, making it easy to install in small spaces and raceways.
Video: Supercomputer to boost offshore wind energy R&D
The Summit supercomputer will simulate different wind farm and atmospheric flow physics.
Video: Solid-state battery incorporates silicon anode
A new lithium-ion battery chemistry combines a solid-state electrolyte and an all-silicon anode.
An R&D roadmap for electric aviation
The battery requirements and R&D needed to foster the commercialization of electric aviation propulsion are identified.
Results of advanced nuclear survey released
The survey addresses a wide range of issues important to U.S. advanced nuclear developers.
An offshore wind turbine of mammoth size
The 16 MW, 264 m-tall turbine is capable of powering 20,000 homes over a 25-year service life.