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Solar waste heat powers water desalination
Waste heat from solar cells can power seawater desalination systems.
Video: System harvests water from cooling tower vapor plumes
The water collection system reclaims pure water from power plant cooling towers.
Recommendations address spent nuclear fuel management and research
Research and policy recommendations are intended to improve confidence in high burnup spent nuclear fuel management and disposal technologies.
Video: DHL to acquire electric cargo plane fleet
The single pilot aircraft can carry 1,200 kg and requires 30 minutes or less to charge per flight hour.
Possibly the smallest 5G FPC antenna on the market
Measuring just 88 mm x 14 mm, the flexible unit can be placed internally in devices that require an integrated antenna solution.
Waterproof IP67 cable assemblies add tamper resistant design element to RF applications
The ultraminiature assemblies are intended for use in applications where systems may be compromised through exposure to the elements or external tampering.
Video: DOE backs both demonstration and test nuclear reactors
The Versatile Test Reactor is planned to provide a high flux, fast neutron environment to support accelerated fuels and materials experiments over the next 60 years.
Thermoelectric material efficiently turns waste heat into electricity
The polycrystalline material is the most efficient on record.
Video: This lithium-ion battery is reusable and recyclable
Disposable battery technology may soon be challenged with the advent of a renewable and recyclable lithium-ion battery that can be repaired, traded or upgraded.
Commercial V2G service launches for EV fleets in the UK
The technology allows for two-way energy flow by recharging an EV battery when electricity is at its cheapest and discharging excess energy to sell back into the grid.
Watch: Fast-charging sodium-ion battery developed
The device promises high-energy density, fast-charging capability and excellent thermal stability.
Advanced modular reactor development in the UK: Public input invited
High temperature gas reactors can contribute to regional heat and power supplies and to the decarbonization of the economy.
Producing hydrogen from unused wind and solar capacity
Using power generated in excess of grid demands to produce hydrogen fuel could substantially lower electricity costs.
Video: Plans are finalized to decommission historic reactor
Final decommissioning of a 20.2 MW pressurized water reactor, which operated from 1962 to 1972, is due to begin next year.
Carrier launches Revit configurator to customize air conditioning system drawings
The tool provides the ability to completely preconfigure Carrier HVAC units based on key criteria.
Recycling nanowires from electronic devices
A low-cost technique retrieves nanowires from end-of-life electronic devices for reuse.
Infinitum Electric expands power range of IEs motor product line
The series offers a fully integrated system: motor, variable frequency drive and embedded IoT in a single compact package.
Video: Coil Driver technology extended to electric vehicle technology
The technology can reduce the cost and complexity of deploying EVs and the charging infrastructure at scale.
Study: US power sector emissions decline in 2020
The emissions drop is viewed as part of a long-term trend fueled by increased renewable generation and coal-to-gas transitions.