HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Toward positive energy districts
Positive energy districts are gaining traction for expediting decarbonization of urban areas by producing more renewable energy than is consumed.
Public input sought regarding energysheds
The concept could lead to more efficient, resilient and sustainable power systems.
Video: Orbital solar power tech pursued by US Air Force
Technology is under development to harvest solar energy in space and beam it down for use on Earth.
Floating wind power platform earns DNV verification
Floating mobile offshore wind units promise to cut emissions from offshore oil and gas operations by as much as 70%.
Producing power from heat and cold
A thermoelectric generator simultaneously harvests radiative cooling and solar heating to generate electricity.
DOE furnishes funds for fusion research
The funds support nine collaborative projects between DOE national laboratories and private industry aimed at overcoming challenges in fusion energy development.
First type 2 push-in surge protection
The devices are well-suited for protecting power distribution in subdistribution systems.
Video: Telescopic energy chain saves space on robots
Users can save space on the third axis of their robot, up to 83% weight, and high costs for retraction systems.
The many applications for electromagnets
A deep look at brakes, clutches and industrial mechanisms using these devices.
Static and logic control in electric motors
Programmable controllers are low cost and can be easily reprogrammable to monitor new requirements from manufacturers.
Supercapacitors deliver high capacitance and energy density
The devices offer a wide operating temperature range and high capacitance in an ultra-low-profile package.
Tracking US battery supply chain trends for EVs
Five companies produced almost all the battery cells used in plug-in vehicles for the U.S. market during 2010 to 2020.
Boost perovskite photovoltaic sustainability by recycling
Recycling will reduce the already low carbon footprint of perovskite solar cells.
A buoyancy-based storage solution for renewable energy
The feasibility and merits of buoyancy energy storage in the deep ocean are considered.
Report: The economics of renewable energy improve at the expense of coal
Most of the renewable generating capacity installed worldwide in 2020 is delivering power at a lower cost per MWh than new coal-fired production.
Under the volcano: A source of key metals and geothermal energy
Metal-rich brines circulating in volcanic systems offer a largely untapped resource.
Machine learning improves offshore wind power predictions
Use of a machine learning model and a physics-based simulator improve offshore wind power prediction accuracy.
Video: Spacewalks update ISS with new solar arrays
Two new solar arrays were installed on the International Space Station (ISS) during three spacewalk missions completed in June 2021.
High-frequency 12 G MCX cable assemblies ideal for 4K/ultra-HD
The 75 ohm assembly is available in a right-angle plug to right-angle plug configuration in a range of standard lengths.
Portescap expands Ultra EC brushless DC motor platform
This compact 22 mm diameter motor is available in 35 mm length.