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Skypods to begin passenger tests in the UAE
Test pods will soon begin carrying passengers along a more than one mile suspended track.
Chili component spices perovskite solar cell efficiency
A recipe for improving cell efficiency calls for the inclusion of capsaicin, the ingredient responsible for the hot taste of chili peppers.
Guide to specifying EV cables for smart charging infrastructure
Testing and certification of cable products is vital to minimizing the risk of failure in EV charging infrastructure.
Shell to acquire European EV charging company Ubitricity
The deal will help Shell become a zero-net emissions energy company.
Reverse polarity SMA assemblies expand design options for antenna applications
The expanded line of reverse polarity-subminiature version A (SMA) assemblies is ideal for a wide range of test and measurement applications.
Solar-powered pumped hydro project planned for Hawaii
A solar-powered pumped hydro storage project will bring the total resource mix above 80% renewables for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
MIT study: Cut grid decarbonization costs with new transmission capacity
Transmission system expansion could lower the cost of fully decarbonizing the electrical grid by 2040 by 46%.
A blueprint for advancing US nuclear energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has outlined a roadmap to support and expand the U.S. nuclear reactor fleet and to explore new market opportunities for nuclear energy.
Climate warming will fry thermal power production
An additional 18 GW to 27 GW of capacity may be needed to offset the global power loss projected under warming climatic conditions.
University team expands power grid planning, improves system resilience
Energy optimization models used by engineers for infrastructure planning are improved by integrating impacts of future hurricanes into grid designs.
Video: Life cycle assessment models for deep geothermal energy systems
Simplified life cycle assessment tools are available to assess the environmental impacts of deep geothermal energy plants relative to fossil fuel-based alternatives.
Two sides, two materials to these efficient tandem solar cells
Solar cells with two sides are better than those with one, and bifacial cells composed of two materials touted for their photovoltaic performance are better still.
Bacterial protein bolsters biosolar cell performance
A photosynthesis protein derived from cyanobacteria was used to produce a semi-artificial electrode that can convert light into other forms of energy such as hydrogen.
Distributed energy resource technologies and benefits
Distributed energy resources, which are small-scale electricity generating units, can produce power near consumption points such as industries or homes as a substitute to or an advancement of the conventional power grid.
Graphene material powers efficient supercapacitors
A powerful, sustainable graphene hybrid material has comparable performance data to currently utilized batteries.
New chemistry provides power play for zinc-air batteries
A nonalkaline electrolyte supports a new battery chemistry that is more reversible and efficient.
Hygienic cable entry plates served up for the food industry
Cable entry plates with metric thread from M32 to M63 have been developed for installation in food processing and packaging machines.
Belden expands three proven cabling solutions
Additions to the DCX System are designed to optimize return on investment on fiber infrastructure management by saving space in data centers and providing support for 4K applications.
Jacketed power cables help solar panels shine
Durable, self-healing single conductor and multi-conductor power cables are designed to enhance reliability in solar panel powered systems.
Video: Fast, reliable cable installation with fiber optic splice closures
The new closure line series is designed to lower overall installation time with easier to use sealing and cable retention methods.